1 Peter 2:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:5 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, accepta..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:5 — KJV
“Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. are: or, be ye”
— 1 Peter 2:5 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:5 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 2:5
“That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Ghost. offering up: or, sacrificing”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:5: holy, offer, acceptable
“And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice unto the LORD our God. us: Heb. into our hands”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:5: also, offer, sacrifices
“Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:5: also, offer, sacrifices
“Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the name of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:5: built, house, holy
“Also they have shut up the doors of the porch, and put out the lamps, and have not burned incense nor offered burnt offerings in the holy place unto the God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:5: also, holy, offer
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