1 Peter 2:7-9
New American Standard Bible
7 (A)This precious value, then, is for you who believe; but for unbelievers,
8 and,
“(D)A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense”;
(E)for they stumble because they are disobedient to the word, (F)and to this they were also appointed.
9 But you are (G)a chosen people, a royal (H)priesthood, a (I)holy nation, (J)a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you (K)out of darkness into His marvelous light;
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- 1 Peter 2:7 Lit head of the corner
1 Peter 2:7-9
New International Version
7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,(A)
8 and,
They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.(E)
9 But you are a chosen people,(F) a royal priesthood,(G) a holy nation,(H) God’s special possession,(I) that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.(J)
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 2:7 Psalm 118:22
- 1 Peter 2:8 Isaiah 8:14
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