Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Unto you therefore which believe he is precious; but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner, and a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient."-- 1 Peter 2:3-8.
[485]Paraphrasing these words, the Apostle states that Jesus is the chief corner-stone.

He is the Head of the elect; he is the precious One.
Those who believe on him, to such he is precious; and those who hold fast to that belief shall not be confounded.

To believe means to act by fully consecrating oneself to do the Lord's will.

This great One, the Lord Jesus, has been and is a stumbling-stone and a rock of offense to those who have not believed.

Those who have not appreciated the fact that he is the King of kings and Lord of lords, and that it is a privilege to suffer with him, have been offended and turned away from him.