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Because it is contained in scripture, "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious: He who believes in him will not be put to shame."
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Christ, the Cornerstone
Peter quotes Isaiah to show that Jesus is the fulfillment of God's ancient plan. Commentators explain that God Himself has laid Jesus in 'Zion' (the church) as the 'chief cornerstone'—a chosen, precious, and essential foundation. He is the one who unites all believers and bears the weight of the entire spiritual structure, providing perfect security.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture (Isaiah 28:16). The quotation is substantially as it is found in the Septuagin…
It is contained (περιεχε). Present active (here intransitive, to contain, only N.T. example) of περιεχω, old verb, to surround, tr…
19th Century
Anglican
Wherefore also.—The mention of Jesus Christ brings the writer back again to his theme, namely, that the whole system to w…
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Baptist
Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shal…
Next Peter cites Scripture to support his teaching. The quotation of Isa 28:16 refers to God’s foundation stone, carefully chosen and very costly, …
16th Century
Protestant
Wherefore also it is contained in Scripture; or, Wherefore also the Scripture contains. Those who refer the verb “contain” (περιέ…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Wherefore also it is contained in the Scripture (Isaiah 28:16) . This is produced as a proof of the excellenc…
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…
