1 Peter 2:7-9
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
7 The precious-value then is for you, the ones believing. But for ones not-believing: “The Stone which the ones building rejected, this became the head[a] of the corner” [Ps 118:22] 8 and “a Stone of stumbling and a Rock of [b] falling” [Isa 8:14]— who stumble while[c] disobeying the word, to which indeed they were appointed[d].
And You Are Chosen By God To Report His Virtues To The World
9 And you are a chosen family[e], a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may report the virtues[f] of the One having called you out of darkness into His marvelous light—
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- 1 Peter 2:7 See Mk 12:10.
- 1 Peter 2:8 That is, causing a fall.
- 1 Peter 2:8 That is, because they are disobeying; or, by disobeying.
- 1 Peter 2:8 Or, destined.
- 1 Peter 2:9 Or, race, people, nation.
- 1 Peter 2:9 Or, excellencies, praises, mighty acts.
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
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