1 Peter 2:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

Come to Jesus Christ. He is the living stone people have rejected, but which God has chosen and highly honored.

Cross References

1 Peter 2:7

You are followers of the Lord, and this stone is precious to you. But it isn't precious to those who refuse to follow him. They are the builders who tossed aside the stone that turned out to be the most important one of all.

Isaiah 28:16

And so the Lord says, “I'm laying a firm foundation for the city of Zion. It's a valuable cornerstone proven to be trustworthy; no one who trusts it will ever be disappointed.

Colossians 3:4

Christ gives meaning to your life, and when he appears, you will also appear with him in glory.

Zechariah 3:9

Joshua, I have placed in front of you a stone with seven sides. I will engrave something on that stone, and in a single day I will forgive this guilty country.

Daniel 2:34

As you watched, a stone was cut from a mountain—but not by human hands. The stone struck the feet, completely shattering the iron and clay.

Isaiah 42:1

Here is my servant! I have made him strong. He is my chosen one; I am pleased with him. I have given him my Spirit, and he will bring justice to the nations.

2 Peter 1:4

God made great and marvelous promises, so his nature would become part of us. Then we could escape our evil desires and the corrupt influences of this world.

2 Peter 1:1

From Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. To everyone who shares with us in the privilege of believing that our God and Savior Jesus Christ will do what is just and fair.

1 Peter 1:19

You were rescued by the precious blood of Christ, that spotless and innocent lamb.

1 Peter 1:7

Your faith will be like gold that has been tested in a fire. And these trials will prove that your faith is worth much more than gold that can be destroyed. They will show that you will be given praise and honor and glory when Jesus Christ returns.

Romans 5:10

Even when we were God's enemies, he made peace with us, because his Son died for us. Yet something even greater than friendship is ours. Now that we are at peace with God, we will be saved by the life of his Son.

John 14:19

In a little while the people of this world won't be able to see me, but you will see me. And because I live, you will live.

John 14:6

“I am the way, the truth, and the life!” Jesus answered. “Without me, no one can go to the Father.

John 6:57

The living Father sent me, and I have life because of him. Now everyone who eats my flesh will live because of me.

John 6:37

Everything and everyone that the Father has given me will come to me, and I won't turn any of them away.

John 5:40

but you refuse to come to me for eternal life.

John 5:26

The Father has the power to give life, and he has given that same power to the Son.

Matthew 21:42

Jesus replied, “You surely know that the Scriptures say, ‘The stone the builders tossed aside is now the most important stone of all. This is something the Lord has done, and it is amazing to us.’

Matthew 12:18

“Here is my chosen servant! I love him, and he pleases me. I will give him my Spirit, and he will bring justice to the nations.

Matthew 11:28

If you are tired from carrying heavy burdens, come to me and I will give you rest.

Zechariah 4:7

Zerubbabel, that mountain in front of you will be leveled to the ground. Then you will bring out the temple's most important stone and shout, “God has been very kind.”

Isaiah 55:3

Pay close attention! Come to me and live. I will promise you the eternal love and loyalty that I promised David.

Jeremiah 3:22

I will tell them, “Come back, and I will cure you of your unfaithfulness.” They will answer, “We will come back, because you are the Lord our God.

1 Corinthians 3:11

because Christ is the only foundation.