For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.”
Wherefore also--The oldest manuscripts read, "Because that." The statement above is so "because it is contained in Scripture." Behold--calling attention to the glorious announcement of His eternal counsel. elect--so also believers (Pe1 2:9, "chosen," Greek, "elect generation"). precious--in Hebrew, Isa 28:16, "a corner-stone of preciousness." See on Isa 28:16.
Verse 6. Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture. . The quotation is substantially as it is found in the Septuagint. Behold, I lay in Sion. , and . A chief corner-stone. The principal stone on which the corner of the edifice rests.
Christ is the living stone, invincible strength, eternal duration, your protection and foundation. Men reject Him, but God chose and made Him precious beyond all reckoning. Come to Him by faith; on Him alone rests every hope of happiness and every spiritual blessing.
AI summary
Commenting on 1 Peter 2:4-12