1 Peter 2:4-5
New American Standard Bible
As Living Stones
4 And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been (A)rejected by people, but is [a]choice and precious in the sight of God, 5 (B)you also, as living stones, [b]are being built up as a (C)spiritual house for a holy (D)priesthood, to (E)offer spiritual sacrifices that are acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
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- 1 Peter 2:4 Lit chosen; or elect
- 1 Peter 2:5 Or allow yourselves to be built up; or build yourselves up
1 Peter 2:4-5
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
For You Are Being Built Upon The Living Cornerstone As a Holy Priesthood
4 ... coming to Whom as the living Stone having been rejected by people, but chosen, precious with God, 5 you yourselves also as living stones are being built[a] as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
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- 1 Peter 2:5 Or, are building yourselves. Or this may be a command, be built, build yourselves.
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