1 Peter 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 2:9 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the pra..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 2:9 — KJV
“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: peculiar: or, purchased praises: or, virtues”
— 1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
1 Peter 2:9 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 2:9
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:9: chosen, holy, nation
“Considerest thou not what this people have spoken, saying, The two families which the LORD hath chosen, he hath even cast them off? thus they have despised my people, that they should be no more a nation before them.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:9: chosen, nation, people
“And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:9: chosen, holy, shew
“For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:9: chosen, holy, people
“But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the LORD hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 2:9: people, should, forth
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