Cross-References — 1 Peter 2

6 pairs

1 Peter 2:4referencesPsalm 118:22
1 Peter 2:4 refers to Jesus as the 'living stone,' rejected by men but chosen by God, echoing Psalm 118:22 where the stone the builders rejected becomes the cornerstone.
Thematic focusRejection and Exaltation of Christ, Cornerstone.
1 Peter 2:6referencesIsaiah 28:16
1 Peter 2:6 quotes Isaiah 28:16, affirming Jesus as the precious cornerstone laid in Zion, emphasizing trust in Him will not lead to shame.
Thematic focusFaith, Trust in Christ, Foundation.
1 Peter 2:9referencesExodus 19:5-6
1 Peter 2:9 describes believers as a 'royal priesthood,' echoing God's words to Israel in Exodus 19:5-6, highlighting the continuity of God's chosen people.
Thematic focusPriesthood of Believers, Chosen People.
1 Peter 2:12referencesMatthew 5:16
1 Peter 2:12 encourages believers to live honorably among Gentiles, so their good deeds glorify God, paralleling Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:16 about letting light shine before others.
Thematic focusWitness, Good Works, Glory to God.
1 Peter 2:24referencesIsaiah 53:5
1 Peter 2:24 speaks of Jesus bearing our sins in His body on the cross, fulfilling the prophecy of the suffering servant in Isaiah 53:5.
Thematic focusAtonement, Suffering Servant, Redemption.
1 Peter 2:25referencesEzekiel 34:11-16
1 Peter 2:25 describes believers as sheep returning to the Shepherd, resonating with God's promise in Ezekiel 34:11-16 to seek and care for His sheep.
Thematic focusShepherd, Return to God, Care.

1 Peter 2:4→referencesPsalm 118:22