1 Peter 2:10

who in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God; who had not obtained mercy, but are now the objects of mercy.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired by purchase; that ye should publish abroad the excellencies of him, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

11Beloved, I exhort you, as strangers and sojourners, Abstain from carnal lusts, which war against the soul;

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Cross References

Romans 9:25As also he saith in Hosea, “I will call her which was not my people, my people; and her which was not beloved, beloved.

Romans 11:6But if by grace, it is no more by works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if by works, it is no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I offer my opinion, as having obtained mercy from the Lord to be faithful.

Hebrews 4:16Let us therefore approach with boldness the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy, and find grace for seasonable help.

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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