1 Peter 2:10
“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.”
1 Peter 2:10 in 7 translations
- KJVKing 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.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Who in time past were not a people: but are now the people of God. Who had not obtained mercy; but now have obtained mercy.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- who in time past were no people, but now are the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
- DARBYDarby
- who once were not a people, but now God's people; who were not enjoying mercy, but now have found mercy.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- who in time past were no people, but now are God's people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- who were once not a people, and are now the people of God; who had not found kindness, and now have found kindness.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
Context: 1 Peter 2
8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
9But 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:
10Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
11Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
12Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
About 1 Peter 2: A Holy Nation
This chapter emphasizes the importance of living a holy life, as a chosen people and royal priesthood. The author also explains the role of Christ as the cornerstone and the believers as living stones in God's spiritual temple.
Commentary
In 1 Peter 2, the apostle Peter continues to encourage the believers to whom he is writing. He begins by reminding them that they are chosen by God and are a holy nation, a royal priesthood, and a people belonging to God. He then encourages them to abstain from sinful desires and to live a life of holiness and righteousness. He also reminds them that they are to be an example to the world, and to show the world the goodness of God.