1 Peter 2:4

Coming [π ρ ο σ ε ρ χ ο μ ε ν ο ι]. Indicating a close [π ρ ο ς] and an habitual (present participle) approach and an intimate association.

A living stone [λ ι θ ο ν ζ ω ν τ α]. Omit as unto. So Rev. The words are in apposition with whom (Christ). Compare Peter's use of the same word, stone, in Acts 4:11, and Matthew 21:42. It is not the word which Christ uses as a personal name for Peter [π ε τ ρ ο ς]; so that it is not necessary to infer that Peter was thinking of his own new name.

Disallowed [α π ο δ ε δ ο κ ι μ α σ μ ε ν ο ν]. Rev., rejected. See on the simple verb, ch. 1 7. The word indicates rejection after trial.

Of God [π α ρ α θ ε ω]. Of in the A. V. is equivalent to by; but para has a stronger sense, implying the absolute power of decisive choice which is with God. Render, as Rev., with God; i e., God being judge; and compare Matthew 19:26; Romans 2:11.

Precious [ε ν τ ι μ ο ν]. At ch. 1 19 (precious blood) another word is used [τ ι μ ι ο ς], denoting essential preciousness. The word here indicates the preciousness as recognized or held in honor.