1 Peter 2:10

who at one time were no people, but now you are the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, lint just now having received mercy.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

9But you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people unto conquest; in order that you may proclaim the virtues of the one having called you out of darkness unto his own marvelous light:

11Beloved, I exhort you as pilgrims and strangers, to abstain from the carnal desire which wars against the soul;

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Cross References

Romans 9:25as he says in Hosea, I will call them my people, who are not my people; and her beloved, who is not beloved:

Romans 11:6and if by grace, it is not at all by works: since in that case grace is no more grace.

1 Corinthians 7:25But concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: but I give knowledge, as one having obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful.

Hebrews 4:16Therefore let us draw nigh with confidence to a throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace in every opportune need.

Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 2:5-13

The Living Stone; Cautions against Sensuality. ( a. d. 66.) 4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 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. 6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded. 7 Unto you therefore which believe he is… Read the whole commentary →

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