The defense of Peter, in which he boldly avowed from whence his strength was obtained, appalled them. He had referred to the stone set at naught by the builders,—meaning the authorities of the church, who should have perceived the value of Him whom they rejected,—but which had nevertheless become the head of the corner. In those words he directly referred to Christ, who was the foundation-stone of the church. {3SP 281.1}

Peters forsvar, som han frimodigt vedkendte sig hvor hans styrke kom fra, appellerede til dem. Han henviste til den sten der blev sat til side af bygmestrene, - som af kirkens myndigheder, som har erkendt Hans værdi som de har forkastet, - men som ikke desto mindre blev hovedhjørnestenen. I disse ord henviste han direkte til Kristus, som var kirkens grundvoldssten.