1 Peter 2:7-8 To you therefore which believe he is precious: but to them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed… 1. He is precious as a Redeemer from sin. The believer appreciates salvation, because he knows what it is to be lost. 2. He is precious as a manifestation of God. 3. Look at His mission. He enters into my sin and poverty to pity and to aid. 4. He is the central glory of heaven. Human loves are not extinguished, but they will be subordinated to Him. (J. M. Buckley, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, |
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