Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Peter 2:7
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7. Application of the Scripture just quoted first to the believer, then to the unbeliever. On the opposite effects of the same Gospel on different classes, compare John 9:39 ; 2 Corinthians 2:15 ; 2 Corinthians 2:16 . precious — Greek, "THE preciousness" ( 1 Peter 2:6 ). To you believers belongs the preciousness of Christ just mentioned. disobedient —to the faith, and so disobedient in practice. the stone which . . . head of . . . corner — ( Psalms 118:22 ). Those who rejected the STONE were all the while in spite of themselves unconsciously contributing to its becoming Head of the corner. The same magnet has two poles, the one repulsive, the other attractive; so the Gospel has opposite effects on believers and unbelievers respectively. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-8" class="com-number"
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