1 Peter 2:5-9
New American Standard Bible
5 (A)you also, as living stones, [a]are being built up as a (B)spiritual house for a holy (C)priesthood, to (D)offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For this is contained in [b]Scripture:
“(E)Behold, I am laying in Zion a choice stone, a (F)precious cornerstone,
And the one who believes in [c]Him will not be [d]put to shame.”
7 (G)This precious value, then, is for you who believe; but for unbelievers,
8 and,
“(J)A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense”;
(K)for they stumble because they are disobedient to the word, (L)and to this they were also appointed.
9 But you are (M)a chosen people, a royal (N)priesthood, a (O)holy nation, (P)a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you (Q)out of darkness into His marvelous light;
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- 1 Peter 2:5 Or allow yourselves to be built up; or build yourselves up
- 1 Peter 2:6 Or a scripture
- 1 Peter 2:6 Or it
- 1 Peter 2:6 Or disappointed
- 1 Peter 2:7 Lit head of the corner
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