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The Living Foundation
Commentators highlight the unique phrase "living stone." Christ is a "stone" because He is the strong, stable, and secure foundation for our faith. He is "living" because, as the risen Lord, He is the source of spiritual life for all who are built upon Him, forming a living temple.
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1 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 2:4
18th Century
Theologian
To whom coming. This refers to the Lord Jesus, because the word "Lord" is to be understood in this way in 1 Peter 2:3 ().
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AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 2:4
Unto whom (προς ον). The Lord, carrying on the imagery and language of the Psalm.
Coming (προσερχομενο). P…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 2:4
19th Century
Bishop
To whom coming. The word used is the one that gives rise to the name of a “proselyte.” (Compare to Note on [Reference 1 P…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 1 Peter 2:4
19th Century
Preacher
To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
No single figure is sufficient t…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 2:4
This section is connected to the previous one by the relative clause “As you come to him,” by the continued use of Ps 34, and by the concept of Chr…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 2:4
17th Century
Pastor
To whom coming, as to a living stone
Christ here, as often elsewhere, is compared to a "stone"; and Peter, by the us…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 2:1–10
17th Century
Minister
Evil-speaking is a sign of malice and guile in the heart, and it hinders our benefiting from the word of God. A new life needs suitable food. Infan…