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John Gill
INTRODUCTION TO I PETER 2. This chapter consists of exhortations, in general, to a holy life; and, in particular, to obedience to superiors. It begins with an exhortation to lay aside various vices, which were unbecoming regenerate persons, 1 Peter 2:1 and, agreeably to their character, as new born babes, to express a desire after the Gospel, which is commended from its nature, being comparable...
John Gill
To whom coming, as unto a living stone,.... Christ here, as often elsewhere, is compared to a "stone"; and Peter, by the use of this metaphor, shows that he is not the rock, but Christ is the rock on which the church is built, and he is the foundation stone on which every believer is laid; and it is chiefly with respect to the usefulness of a stone in building, that Christ is compared to one, who...
Matthew Henry
The general exhortation to holiness is continued, and enforced by several reasons taken from the foundation on which Christians are built, Jesus Christ, and from their spiritual blessings and privileges in him. The means of obtaining it, the word of God, is recommended, and all contrary qualities are condemned, ver. 1-12. Particular directions are given how subjects ought to obey the magistrates,...
Charles H. Spurgeon
If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. To whom coming, as unto a living stone,- So that “the Lord” here meant is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is truly “a living stone,”-
Charles H. Spurgeon
Disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,- When men disallow Christ, it is a matter of small account to us, as for what they have to say, it is less than nothing and vanity. Like the wild bluster of the winds, let it bluster until it has blown itself out. Christ is “disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,”-
Charles H. Spurgeon
To whom coming,- That is, to the Lord. We are always to be coming unto him. We began our spiritual life by coming to Jesus, and we are to continue coming unto him: “To whom coming,”- 1Pe_2:4. As unto a living stone, We are to settle down on him as the stones of a building settle down upon the foundation: “To whom coming, as unto a living stone,”- 1Pe_2:4. Disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of...
Charles H. Spurgeon
To whom coming,- We should be always coming to Christ; we have come to him, and we are coming to him, and we will keep on coming to him: “To whom coming,”- 1Pe_2:4. As unto a living stone,- Sinking down, settling, resting on that stone,-always pressing closely upon Christ: “To whom coming, as unto a living stone,”-
Charles H. Spurgeon
Disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. All of you, who are in Christ Jesus, are the living stones in this spiritual temple; and you are also priests, who offer up spiritual sacrifices. You need no material temple, for you are...
Charles H. Spurgeon
To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, No one figure is sufficient to set forth Christ as he really is. A stone is a Scriptural simile and symbol of Christ, but we have to make the metaphor somewhat incongruous by comparing him to “a living stone.”
Charles H. Spurgeon
To whom coming,- That is, unto the Lord; and that name Peter evidently gives to Jesus Christ, and therefore we worship him, and call him, each one for himself or herself, even as Thomas did, “My Lord and my God.” “To whom coming,” —
Charles H. Spurgeon
To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, And precious. Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. The priesthood, among believers, does not belong to here and there one, but to the whole company of believers. As many as love the Saviour are priests...