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1 Peter 2:9
“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:”
What it means
Whatever names the world or your own doubts have given you, God speaks a truer word over your life. In Christ you are chosen, set apart, and brought near as His own treasured people. He called you out of darkness into His marvelous light, not so you could hide, but so you could tell of the goodness that rescued you. Your identity is no longer based on your past or performance; it rests on what Jesus did to make you His. Live as who He says you are.
1 Peter 2:9 at a glance
| Reference | 1 Peter 2:9 |
|---|---|
| Book | 1 Peter |
| Chapter to read it in | 1 Peter 2 |
| Topic | identity |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Exodus 19:5-6
- Deuteronomy 7:6
- Revelation 1:6
- Revelation 5:10
- Isaiah 61:6
- 2 Timothy 1:9
- Deuteronomy 26:18-19
- Deuteronomy 14:2
- Ephesians 5:8-11
- 1 Peter 2:5
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find 1 Peter 2:9?
It is in 1 Peter, in 1 Peter 2. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with 1 Peter 2:9?
Readers most often set it beside Exodus 19:5-6, Deuteronomy 7:6, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 5:10. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray 1 Peter 2:9?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see 1 Peter 2:9 and you know every person there by name. We bring you 1 Peter 2:9, identity. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Where to begin this week.
- Read all of 1 Peter 2 today, not only the one verse.
- Write 1 Peter 2:9 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
