1 Peter 2:4 web — coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious.

World English Bible

"coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious."

— 1 Peter 2:4, World English Bible

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1 Peter 2 — Context

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Putting away therefore all wickedness, all deceit, hypocrisies, envies, and all evil speaking,

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as newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the Word, that you may grow thereby,

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if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious:

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coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious.

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You also, as living stones, are built up as a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

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Because it is contained in Scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, chosen, and precious: He who believes in him will not be disappointed."

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For you who believe therefore is the honor, but for those who are disobedient, "The stone which the builders rejected, has become the chief cornerstone,"

1 Peter 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 2:4 say?
1 Peter 2:4 in the World English Bible reads: “coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious.”
Where is 1 Peter 2:4 in the Bible?
1 Peter 2:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 4.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 2:4.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 2:4 in?
1 Peter 2:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 2:4?
1 Peter 2:4 reads (WEB): “coming to him, a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, precious.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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