1 Peter 2:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:10 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:10 — KJV
“Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”
— 1 Peter 2:10 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:10 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 2:10
“For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: believed: or, obeyed”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:10: time, past, now
“Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day. trouble: Heb. weariness that...: Heb. that hath found us”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:10: time, people, now
“And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt feed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. in time...: Heb. both yesterday and the third day feed: or, rule”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:10: time, past, people
“Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. and not...: or, and his we are”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:10: past, people, now
“And I will sow her unto me in the earth; and I will have mercy upon her that had not obtained mercy; and I will say to them which were not my people, Thou art my people; and they shall say, Thou art my God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:10: people, god, obtained
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