1 Peter 2:7-9

Modern English Version

⁷ Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious. But to those who are disobedient,

⁸ and,

They stumble because they are disobedient to the word, to which also they were appointed.

⁹ But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may declare the goodness of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.