1 Peter 2:10

who heretofore were not a people, but are now the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

1770 John Worsley 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 ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should declare the glories of Him, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

11Dearly beloved, I exhort you as strangers and sojourners here, to abstain from carnal lusts, which war against the soul:

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Cross References

Romans 9:25As He saith also in Hosea, I will call them my people, who were not my people, and her beloved, who was not beloved.

Romans 11:6And if by grace, it is no more of works: for then grace is no longer grace. But if of works, it is no more grace: for then work is no longer work.

1 Corinthians 7:25But concerning single persons I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgement as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

Hebrews 4:16Let us therefore come with freedom to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace for our 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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