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1 Peter 2
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Chapter 2

1 Rid yourselves, therefore, of all malice, and all deceit, hypocrisy, and envy, and all slander. 2 Like newborn infants, long for pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may advance on the path to salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

The Mystery of the Church.[a] 4 Come to him, a living stone, rejected by men but chosen by God and precious. 5 You, too, are like living stones, being built up into a spiritual temple and a holy priesthood[b] to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. 6 For it states in Scripture,

“See, I am laying a stone in Zion,
    a cornerstone chosen and precious.
Whoever believes in it
    will not be put to shame.”

7 Therefore, it is precious to you who believe. However, for those who do not believe,

“The stone that the builders rejected
    has become the cornerstone,”

8 and

“A stone that makes them stumble,
    and a rock that makes them fall.”

They stumble because they disobey the word—for this they were born.[c]

9 But you are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people claimed by God as his own possession,” so that you may proclaim the praise of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

10 Once you were not a people,
    but now you are God’s people.
Once you had not received mercy,
    but now you have received mercy.

God’s People in a Hostile World[d]

11 Lead a Good Life amidst Pagans.[e] Beloved, I urge you as aliens and exiles not to succumb to the desires of the flesh that wage war against the soul. 12 Conduct yourselves honorably among the Gentiles so that, although they now malign you as evildoers, they may observe your good works and glorify God on the day of visitation.

13 Christianity Is Not a Subversive Group.[f] For the Lord’s sake, submit to every human institution, whether of the emperor as supreme 14 or of governors as sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do good works. 15 For it is the will of God that by doing right you should silence the ignorant talk of fools.

16 As servants of God, behave as free people, but do not use your freedom as a means to cover up wrongdoing. 17 Give due honor to everyone. Love your fellow believers. Fear God. Honor the emperor.

18 Recommendations for Slaves.[g] Slaves, submit to your masters with due respect, not only to those who are kind and forbearing but also to those who are harsh. 19 It is a sign of grace if you endure the pain of unjust suffering because of your awareness of God.

20 What credit do you deserve if you are patient when you are beaten for doing wrong? However, if you are patient when you do what is right and suffer for it, you have earned merit with God.

21 [h]This, in fact, is what you have been called to do, because Christ himself suffered for you and left an example for you to follow in his footsteps.

22 He committed no sin,[i]
    and no deceit was found on his lips.

23 When he was abused, he did not retaliate. When he suffered, he made no threats, but he placed his trust in the one who judges justly. 24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sin and live in righteousness.

By his wounds you have been healed. 25 For you were like sheep who had gone astray, but now you have returned to the shepherd and guardian of your souls.[j]

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 2:4 The following terms—spiritual temple, chosen race, royal priesthood, holy nation, a people claimed by God as his own possession—were coined by the Old Testament to express Israel’s awareness of itself as a people called upon to carry out God’s plan. The Church regards herself as chosen by God and called to act in such a way that human life itself becomes a worship of God. This passage can be more profoundly understood by reflecting upon 1 Cor 3:16; Eph 2:20-22. In verses 9 and 10 citations from the Old Testament occur in this order: Isa 43:20-21; Ex 19:5-6; Hos 1:6-9; 2:23-24. These are reminiscences more than citations.
  2. 1 Peter 2:5 Holy priesthood: all who are united with Christ by faith share in the priesthood of Christ (see note on Heb 8:6-13).
  3. 1 Peter 2:8 For this they were born: the author states that by rejecting the Gospel, the people of the former Covenant have lost their prerogatives, which have now been given to the people of the New Covenant, i.e., Christians. The Scripture references in vv. 6-10 reflect the concern of early Christianity to explain Israel’s unbelief in light of the Old Testament itself.
  4. 1 Peter 2:11 The author sets forth a few practical implications of what it means to be God’s people in a hostile world. Christians are to be submissive to others—to civil authority, to masters, and to spouses in imitation of Christ’s submissiveness. He ends up citing five virtues from Christ’s life that should be of help to all.
  5. 1 Peter 2:11 Christians are to be on their best behavior in the midst of pagans even if for a time they are greeted with criticism and hostility because they do not accept the morals of the age. On the day of the Lord’s arrival, everything will be made clear. While they wait for that day, Christians are on earth as a pilgrim people, i.e., they do not put their stamp of approval on any society and any culture.
  6. 1 Peter 2:13 Christianity is not subversive and does not oppose the organization of society on principle. The first persecutions were based on such accusations, and it is one more reason to stress their loyalty but also their sense of freedom. Political power has its ultimate foundation in God the Creator of human society, and not in the personality of those who govern (see Rom 13:1-7; Tit 3:1). In the Book of Revelation, the Christian attitude toward the imperial power will be less serene.
  7. 1 Peter 2:18 The first generations of Christians have above all the concern to spread the Gospel as the response to desire for salvation on the part of all people. The believers are only a handful. It would be a mistake to attribute to them the plan to develop a critique of the structures of society. But they themselves model new human and social relations. Many of them are slaves; in the Church, they are recognized as full Christians. This is one more reason not to lay oneself open to the accusation of insubordination that is leveled at these new communities. Hence, for the present moment, here is a way of living with service, even in conditions of injustice. The example of Christ imposes itself; it is interpreted here in magnificent terms by means of one of the great texts about the Servant of God (Isa 53:5-12). We should not interpret this text as presenting a doctrine of resignation. It calls for an attitude that refuses to respond to injustice with hatred or duplicity (see Eph 6:5-9; Col 3:22-25; 1 Tim 6:1-2; Tit 2:9-10).
  8. 1 Peter 2:21 The example of Christ is obvious; it is here interpreted in grandiose terms by means of the great text on the Servant of God in Isa 53:5-12.
  9. 1 Peter 2:22 He committed no sin . . .: Christ was absolutely sinless (see Acts 3:14; 2 Cor 5:21; Heb 4:15; 7:26; 1 Jn 3:5).
  10. 1 Peter 2:25 The shepherd and guardian of your souls: the sheep had wandered from their shepherd (Christ), but now they have returned to him. Thus, the Suffering Servant, vindicated in the Resurrection (see Isa 52:13; 53:11), becomes the Good Shepherd (see Jn 10:11; 13:10). For “shepherd” in the Old Testament, see Ps 23; Isa 40:11; Ezek 37:24.
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Exhortación al crecimiento

2 Por tanto, desechando toda malicia[a](A) y todo engaño, e hipocresías, envidias y toda difamación[b](B), 2 desead como niños recién nacidos(C), la leche pura de la palabra[c](D), para que por ella crezcáis(E) para salvación, 3 si es que habéis probado(F) la benignidad del Señor[d](G). 4 Y viniendo a Él como a una piedra viva, desechada por los hombres(H), pero escogida y preciosa delante de Dios, 5 también vosotros(I), como piedras vivas, sed edificados como casa espiritual(J) para un sacerdocio santo(K), para ofrecer sacrificios espirituales(L) aceptables a Dios por medio de Jesucristo. 6 Pues esto se encuentra[e] en la Escritura[f]:

He aquí, pongo en Sión una piedra escogida, una preciosa piedra angular(M),
y el que crea en Él no será avergonzado(N).

7 Este precioso valor es, pues, para vosotros los que creéis; pero para los que no creen(O),

La piedra que desecharon los constructores,
esa, en piedra angular[g](P) se ha convertido,

8 y,

piedra de tropiezo y roca de escandalo(Q);

pues ellos tropiezan(R) porque son desobedientes a la palabra, y para ello estaban también destinados(S). 9 Pero vosotros sois linaje escogido(T), real sacerdocio(U), nación santa(V), pueblo adquirido para posesión de Dios(W), a fin de que anunciéis las virtudes de aquel que os llamó de las tinieblas a su luz admirable(X); 10 pues vosotros en otro tiempo no erais pueblo, pero ahora sois el pueblo de Dios; no habíais recibido misericordia, pero ahora habéis recibido misericordia(Y).

Conducta de los creyentes en el mundo

11 Amados(Z), os ruego(AA) como a extranjeros(AB) y peregrinos, que os abstengáis de las pasiones carnales(AC) que combaten contra el alma(AD). 12 Mantened entre los gentiles una[h] conducta irreprochable(AE), a fin de que en aquello que os calumnian como malhechores(AF), ellos, por razón de[i] vuestras buenas obras, al considerarlas, glorifiquen a Dios(AG) en el día de la visitación[j](AH).

13 Someteos, por causa del Señor, a toda institución humana(AI), ya sea al rey, como autoridad, 14 o a los gobernadores, como enviados por él para castigo de los malhechores(AJ) y alabanza de los que hacen el bien(AK). 15 Porque esta es la voluntad de Dios(AL): que[k] haciendo bien, hagáis enmudecer la ignorancia de los hombres insensatos(AM). 16 Andad como libres(AN), pero no uséis la libertad como pretexto[l] para la maldad, sino empleadla como siervos de Dios(AO). 17 Honrad a todos(AP), amad a los hermanos[m](AQ), temed a Dios, honrad al rey[n](AR).

Ejemplo de Cristo como siervo

18 Siervos(AS), estad sujetos a vuestros amos con todo respeto, no solo a los que son buenos y afables(AT), sino también a los que son insoportables[o]. 19 Porque esto halla gracia, si por causa de la conciencia(AU) ante Dios, alguno sobrelleva penalidades sufriendo injustamente. 20 Pues ¿qué mérito hay, si cuando pecáis y sois tratados con severidad lo soportáis con paciencia? Pero si cuando hacéis lo bueno(AV) sufrís por ello y lo soportáis con paciencia, esto halla gracia con Dios. 21 Porque para este propósito habéis sido llamados(AW), pues también Cristo sufrió por vosotros(AX), dejándoos[p] ejemplo para que sigáis sus pisadas(AY), 22 el cual no cometió pecado, ni engaño alguno se halló en su boca(AZ); 23 y quien cuando le ultrajaban(BA), no respondía ultrajando; cuando padecía, no amenazaba, sino que se encomendaba a aquel que juzga con justicia; 24 y Él mismo llevó[q] nuestros pecados en su cuerpo(BB) sobre[r] la cruz[s](BC), a fin de que muramos al pecado[t](BD) y vivamos a la justicia, porque por sus heridas[u](BE) fuisteis sanados(BF). 25 Pues vosotros andabais descarriados[v] como ovejas(BG), pero ahora habéis vuelto al Pastor(BH) y Guardián[w] de vuestras almas.

Footnotes

  1. 1 Pedro 2:1 O, maldad
  2. 1 Pedro 2:1 Lit., difamaciones
  3. 1 Pedro 2:2 O, leche pura espiritual
  4. 1 Pedro 2:3 Lit., que el Señor es benigno
  5. 1 Pedro 2:6 Lit., está contenido
  6. 1 Pedro 2:6 O, una escritura
  7. 1 Pedro 2:7 Lit., cabeza del ángulo
  8. 1 Pedro 2:12 Lit., vuestra
  9. 1 Pedro 2:12 O, como resultado de
  10. 1 Pedro 2:12 I.e., el retorno de Cristo en juicio
  11. 1 Pedro 2:15 O, para que
  12. 1 Pedro 2:16 Lit., cubierta
  13. 1 Pedro 2:17 Lit., a la fraternidad
  14. 1 Pedro 2:17 O, al emperador
  15. 1 Pedro 2:18 O, perversos, o, irrazonables
  16. 1 Pedro 2:21 Algunos mss. posteriores dicen: nosotros, dejándonos
  17. 1 Pedro 2:24 O, cargó
  18. 1 Pedro 2:24 O, a
  19. 1 Pedro 2:24 Lit., el madero
  20. 1 Pedro 2:24 Lit., a los pecados
  21. 1 Pedro 2:24 O, llagas; lit., su herida
  22. 1 Pedro 2:25 O, continuamente os descarriabais
  23. 1 Pedro 2:25 U, Obispo, o, Supervisor
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1 Peter 2
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2 Therefore, rid yourselves(A) of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander(B) of every kind. 2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk,(C) so that by it you may grow up(D) in your salvation, 3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.(E)

The Living Stone and a Chosen People

4 As you come to him, the living Stone(F)—rejected by humans but chosen by God(G) and precious to him— 5 you also, like living stones, are being built(H) into a spiritual house[a](I) to be a holy priesthood,(J) offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.(K) 6 For in Scripture it says:

“See, I lay a stone in Zion,
    a chosen and precious cornerstone,(L)
and the one who trusts in him
    will never be put to shame.”[b](M)

7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,(N)

“The stone the builders rejected(O)
    has become the cornerstone,”[c](P)

8 and,

“A stone that causes people to stumble
    and a rock that makes them fall.”[d](Q)

They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.(R)

9 But you are a chosen people,(S) a royal priesthood,(T) a holy nation,(U) God’s special possession,(V) that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.(W) 10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God;(X) once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

Living Godly Lives in a Pagan Society

11 Dear friends,(Y) I urge you, as foreigners and exiles,(Z) to abstain from sinful desires,(AA) which wage war against your soul.(AB) 12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds(AC) and glorify God(AD) on the day he visits us.

13 Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human authority:(AE) whether to the emperor, as the supreme authority, 14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong(AF) and to commend those who do right.(AG) 15 For it is God’s will(AH) that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish people.(AI) 16 Live as free people,(AJ) but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil;(AK) live as God’s slaves.(AL) 17 Show proper respect to everyone, love the family of believers,(AM) fear God, honor the emperor.(AN)

18 Slaves, in reverent fear of God submit yourselves to your masters,(AO) not only to those who are good and considerate,(AP) but also to those who are harsh. 19 For it is commendable if someone bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because they are conscious of God.(AQ) 20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.(AR) 21 To this(AS) you were called,(AT) because Christ suffered for you,(AU) leaving you an example,(AV) that you should follow in his steps.

22 “He committed no sin,(AW)
    and no deceit was found in his mouth.”[e](AX)

23 When they hurled their insults at him,(AY) he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats.(AZ) Instead, he entrusted himself(BA) to him who judges justly.(BB) 24 “He himself bore our sins”(BC) in his body on the cross,(BD) so that we might die to sins(BE) and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”(BF) 25 For “you were like sheep going astray,”[f](BG) but now you have returned to the Shepherd(BH) and Overseer of your souls.(BI)

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 2:5 Or into a temple of the Spirit
  2. 1 Peter 2:6 Isaiah 28:16
  3. 1 Peter 2:7 Psalm 118:22
  4. 1 Peter 2:8 Isaiah 8:14
  5. 1 Peter 2:22 Isaiah 53:9
  6. 1 Peter 2:25 Isaiah 53:4,5,6 (see Septuagint)
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