coming] That is, by faith. See John 6:35. and 5. 40, 43, 44. Hebrews 10:22.
living stone] When Christ in the Scriptures is compared to a stone, it is either to the foundation-stone, to shew that the whole Church is built upon him. See 1 Corinthians 3:11. or else unto the chief corner-stone, to shew that the whole Church, or all the faithfull, are coupled and united together in him. See Ephes. 2. 13, 14, 20. and 4. 16. Colossians 1:19. He is further called; 12 living stone, because he giveth life unto all those who by faith are united unto him, John 5:26.
disallowed indeed of men] Luke 2:24.
chosen] See chap. 1. 20.