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1 Peter 2:9 KJV
1 Peter · chapter 2 · verse 9 · King James Version
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:1 Peter 2:9 · King James Version
1 Peter 2:9 in context
7Unto 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,
8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
9But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
10Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
11Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
Cross references
- Exodus 19:5-6
- Deuteronomy 7:6
- Revelation 1:6
- Revelation 5:10
- Isaiah 61:6
- 2 Timothy 1:9
- Deuteronomy 26:18-19
- Deuteronomy 14:2
Key words (Strong's)
- generationgenoskindred, offspring, family, stock, tribe, nationG1085 →
- peculiareisinto, unto, to, towards, for, amongG1519 →
- peculiarperipoiēsisa preserving, a preservation, possession, one's own property, an obtainingG4047 →
- choseneklektospicked out, chosen, chosen by God,, to obtain salvation through Christ, Christians are…G1588 →
- nationethnosa multitude associated or living together, a company, troop, swarm, a multitude of…G1484 →
- peoplelaosa people, people group, tribe, nation, all those who are of the same stock and language…G2992 →
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