1 Peter 2:7

1 Peter 2:7 ‘This precious value, then, is for you who believe. But for those who disbelieve, “The stone which the builders rejected, this became the very corner stone,”'

‘This precious value' -‘It is you, therefore, who believe who see its value' (Gspd). Which means that the only person who admits the true value of Jesus is the person who places their trust in Him. Many people in the world claim to have some respect for Jesus. But God doesn't accept admiration from afar.. person hasn't seen the true value of Jesus until they obey Him (1 Peter 3:8).

‘for those who disbelieve' -refuse or withhold belief. ‘implying that the unbeliever has had. full opportunity of believing and has rejected it.' (Vine p. 314) ‘in the present tense in the Greek, indicating. persistent unwillingness to be convinced.' (Oberst p. 102)

‘which the builders rejected' -(Psalms 118:22; Matthew 21:42; Acts 4:11). By rejecting Christ, the Jewish rulers placed themselves in the foolish position of being builders who in trying to construct. building, rejected the most important stone in the building. They attempted to build without. foundation. Point to Note: The thought seems to be that anyone who rejects Jesus falls into the same category as did the Jewish rulers. When. person rejects Jesus today, they are being just as rebellious as the people who crucified Him (Hebrews 6:4).

‘This became the very corner stone' -Human rejection doesn't stop God's purpose. God's plan wasn't put on hold or even hindered (Matthew 16:18; 1 Corinthians 3:11). Those who rejected Jesus have been proven wrong, by the Father's exaltation of Jesus (Ephesians 1:20).