Bible Quote by Scotty Smith
![“For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him [Jesus] will never be put to shame.” Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. (1 Pet. 2:6–7 NIV)” quote by Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6cb/scotty-smith-1447_bible_for-in-scripture-it-says-see-i-lay-a-sto_2808457.jpg)
““For in Scripture it says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him [Jesus] will never be put to shame.” Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. (1 Pet. 2:6–7 NIV)””
About This Quote
Source Bible: 1 Peter 2:6‑7 NIV
Trusting in Jesus is likened to a precious cornerstone that prevents shame and offers security.
In simple terms: Faith in Jesus gives security.
Key Takeaway
Place trust in the cornerstone of faith.
Themes
faith
security
spiritual foundation
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
scriptural
encouraging
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- church teaching
- life decisions
Key Concepts
theology
biblical metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this metaphor shape your daily life?
- What does “never be put to shame” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations vary across denominations.
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![“But he [Jesus] has appeared once for all at the culmination of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of himself. Just as people are destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many; and he will appear a second time, not to…” quote by Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/022/scotty-smith-1447_sacrifice_but-he-jesus-has-appeared-once-for-all-a_42599.jpg)
![“On one of those days, as he [Jesus] was teaching, Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there who had come from every village of Galilee and Judea and from Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with him to heal. And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and…” quote by Scotty Smith](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d2/scotty-smith-1447_jesus-luke_on-one-of-those-days-as-he-jesus-was-tea_124826.jpg)
