1 Peter 2:9-10 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people… In that he sets before them the time past, and what they were; note, that for a people to look to their beginnings is of singular use. As for us, who since Christ's coming are admitted to the same privileges with the Jews. This serves — 1. To make us humble and take down our pride. 2. To stir us up to thankfulness. 3. To strengthen our faith to believe in God forever afterwards, and for all blessings needful to salvation. (John Rogers.) Parallel Verses 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: |
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