8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them who stumble at the word, being disobedient: to which also they were appointed.


In Context

5 Ye also, as living stones, are built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

6 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.

7 To you therefore who believe he is precious: but to them who are disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,

8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them who stumble at the word, being disobedient: to which also they were appointed.

9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

10 Who in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

1 Peter 2:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, [even to them] which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:8and, "A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall." They stumble because they disobey the message--which is also what they were destined for.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of scandal, to them who stumble at the word, neither do believe, whereunto also they are set.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:8and, A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence; for they stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:8and a stone of stumbling and rock of offence; who stumble at the word, being disobedient to which also they have been appointed.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:8and, A stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence; for they stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:8and, |a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense.| For they stumble at the word, being disobedient, to which also they were appointed.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:8and a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence — who are stumbling at the word, being unbelieving, — to which also they were set;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.