KJV ORIGINAL
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 shall not be confounded.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
That's why scripture says, 'Look, I'm placing in Zion a cornerstone that's carefully chosen and incredibly valuable. Anyone who puts their faith in him will never be left embarrassed or let down.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God's foundation is so solid that trusting it means you'll never be left hanging.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
The apostle Peter wrote this letter to Christian communities scattered across several Roman provinces in Asia Minor in the mid-first century CE. It was written to encourage Christians enduring social ostracism and various forms of suffering and persecution, urging them to maintain their faith and live righteously.
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