1 Peter 2:4-10

As you come to him—the living stone that people rejected as useless, but is chosen by God and precious to him— you also become like living stones, being built into a spiritual house. You are a holy priesthood that offers spiritual sacrifices that God welcomes through Jesus Christ. As Scripture says, “See! I'm setting in Zion its main cornerstone, specially-chosen and valuable. Whoever trusts in him will not be disappointed.” He is very valuable to you who do trust. But for those who don't, “The stone the builders rejected that became the main cornerstone” is “The stone that trips you up and the rock that makes you fall.” People stumble over this message because they refuse to accept it—which for them is entirely predictable. In complete contrast, you are a specially-chosen family, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God. Consequently you can reveal the wonderful things he's done, calling you out of darkness into his marvelous light. In the past you were nobodies, but now you are God's people. In the past you hadn't received mercy, but now you have received mercy.