1 Peter 2:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto al..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:8 — KJV
“And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.”
— 1 Peter 2:8 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:8 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 2:8
“And also by the hand of the prophet Jehu the son of Hanani came the word of the LORD against Baasha, and against his house, even for all the evil that he did in the sight of the LORD, in provoking him to anger with the work of his hands, in being like the house of Jeroboam; and because he killed him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:8: even, word, being
“And he shall be for a sanctuary; but for a stone of stumbling and for a rock of offence to both the houses of Israel, for a gin and for a snare to the inhabitants of Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:8: stone, stumbling, rock
“As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. ashamed: or confounded”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:8: stone, stumbling, rock
“And when Esau heard the words of his father, he cried with a great and exceeding bitter cry, and said unto his father, Bless me, even me also, O my father.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:8: even, word, also
“For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:8: rock, even, being
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