New International VersionBut you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
New Living TranslationBut you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.
English Standard VersionBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Berean Standard BibleBut you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Berean Literal BibleBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of the One having called you out of darkness into His marvelous light,
King James BibleBut 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:
New King James VersionBut you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
New American Standard BibleBut you are A CHOSEN PEOPLE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR GOD’S OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
NASB 1995But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
NASB 1977But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
Legacy Standard BibleBut you are A CHOSEN FAMILY, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
Amplified BibleBut you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A CONSECRATED NATION, A [special] PEOPLE FOR God’s OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Christian Standard BibleBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Holman Christian Standard BibleBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the praises of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
American Standard VersionBut ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Contemporary English VersionBut you are God's chosen and special people. You are a group of royal priests and a holy nation. God has brought you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Now you must tell all the wonderful things he has done. The Scriptures say,
English Revised VersionBut ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, that ye may shew forth the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHowever, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
Good News TranslationBut you are the chosen race, the King's priests, the holy nation, God's own people, chosen to proclaim the wonderful acts of God, who called you out of darkness into his own marvelous light.
International Standard VersionBut you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people to be his very own and to proclaim the wonderful deeds of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
NET BibleBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may proclaim the virtues of the one who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
New Heart English BibleBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
Webster's Bible TranslationBut ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:
Weymouth New TestamentBut you are a chosen race, a priesthood of kingly lineage, a holy nation, a people belonging specially to God, that you may make known the perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
World English BibleBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut you [are] a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired, that you may show forth the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light,
Berean Literal BibleBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for His possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of the One having called you out of darkness into His marvelous light,
Young's Literal Translation and ye are a choice race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired, that the excellences ye may shew forth of Him who out of darkness did call you to His wondrous light;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd ye a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for acquisition; so that ye should proclaim the excellencies of him having called you out of darkness into his wonderful light: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut you are a chosen generation, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people: that you may declare his virtues, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, an acquired people, so that you may announce the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.
New American BibleBut you are “a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises” of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
New Revised Standard VersionBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut you are a chosen people; ministers to the kingdom, a holy people, a congregation redeemed to proclaim the glories of him who has called you out of darkness to his marvelous light:
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishBut you are a chosen race who serve as Priests for The Kingdom, a holy people, a redeemed assembly; you should proclaim the praises of him who called you from darkness into his excellent light. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a purchased people, that you should show forth the virtues of him who has called you out of darkness into his wonderful light:
Godbey New TestamentBut you are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people unto conquest; in order that you may proclaim the virtues of the one having called you out of darkness unto his own marvelous light:
Haweis New TestamentBut ye are an elect race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired by purchase; that ye should publish abroad the excellencies of him, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Mace New Testamentand this they were destin'd to, but you are the chosen race, you are kings and priests, the holy nation, the peculiar people, that you might display his glory, who called you out
Weymouth New TestamentBut you are a chosen race, a priesthood of kingly lineage, a holy nation, a people belonging specially to God, that you may make known the perfections of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvellous light.
Worrell New TestamentBut ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
Worsley New TestamentBut ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should declare the glories of Him, who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Living Stone… 8and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed. 9Butyouare a chosenpeople,a royalpriesthood,a holynation,a peoplefor God’s ownpossession,toproclaimthevirtuesof Him whocalledyouout ofdarknessintoHismarvelouslight.10Once 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.…
Cross References Exodus 19:5-6Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”
Isaiah 43:20-21The beasts of the field will honor Me, the jackals and the ostriches, because I provide water in the wilderness and rivers in the desert, to give drink to My chosen people. / The people I formed for Myself will declare My praise.
Deuteronomy 7:6For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth.
Revelation 1:6who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
Revelation 5:10You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to serve our God, and they will reign upon the earth.”
Titus 2:14He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
Colossians 1:13He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,
Ephesians 5:8For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
Isaiah 61:6But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches.
Malachi 3:17“They will be Mine,” says the LORD of Hosts, “on the day when I prepare My treasured possession. And I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.
John 15:16You did not choose Me, but I chose you. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit—fruit that will remain—so that whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you.
Romans 9:25-26As He says in Hosea: “I will call them ‘My People’ who are not My people, and I will call her ‘My Beloved’ who is not My beloved,” / and, “It will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’”
2 Corinthians 6:16-18What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.” / “Therefore come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord. Touch no unclean thing, and I will receive you.” / And: “I will be a Father to you, and you will be My sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.”
Hosea 1:10Yet the number of the Israelites will be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or counted. And it will happen that in the very place where it was said to them, ‘You are not My people,’ they will be called ‘sons of the living God.’
Isaiah 60:1-3Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
Treasury of Scripture But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light; a chosen. 1 Peter 1:2 Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied. Deuteronomy 10:15 Only the LORD had a delight in thy fathers to love them, and he chose their seed after them,even you above all people, asit is this day. Psalm 22:30 A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation. a royal. Exodus 19:5,6 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earthis mine: … Isaiah 61:6 But ye shall be named the Priests of the LORD:men shall call you the Ministers of our God: ye shall eat the riches of the Gentiles, and in their glory shall ye boast yourselves. Isaiah 66:21 And I will also take of them for priestsand for Levites, saith the LORD. an holy. Psalm 106:5 That I may see the good of thy chosen, that I may rejoice in the gladness of thy nation, that I may glory with thine inheritance. Isaiah 26:2 Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in. John 17:19 And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth. peculiar. Deuteronomy 4:20 But the LORD hath taken you, and brought you forth out of the iron furnace,even out of Egypt, to be unto him a people of inheritance, asye are this day. Deuteronomy 7:6 For thouart an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people thatare upon the face of the earth. Deuteronomy 14:2 For thouart an holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto himself, above all the nations thatare upon the earth. shew. 1 Peter 4:11 If any man speak,let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister,let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Isaiah 43:21 This people have I formed for myself; they shall shew forth my praise. Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee… Jump to Previous BelongingChoiceChosenClearCompletelyDarkDarknessDeclareDeedsElectExcellenceForthGenerationGod'sHeavenHolyKinglyKingsLightMarvellousMarvelousNationPeculiarPerfectionsPossessionPraisesPriesthoodPriestsProclaimRaceRoyalShewShowSpecialSpeciallyVirtuesWonderfulJump to Next BelongingChoiceChosenClearCompletelyDarkDarknessDeclareDeedsElectExcellenceForthGenerationGod'sHeavenHolyKinglyKingsLightMarvellousMarvelousNationPeculiarPerfectionsPossessionPraisesPriesthoodPriestsProclaimRaceRoyalShewShowSpecialSpeciallyVirtuesWonderful1 Peter 2 1.He exhorts to put away wickedness;4.showing that Christ is the foundation whereupon they are built.11.He beseeches them also to abstain from sinful desires;13.to be obedient to authorities;18.and teaches servants how to obey their masters;20.patiently suffering for well doing, after the example of Christ.But you are a chosen peopleThis phrase emphasizes the concept of divine election, where believers are selected by God for a special purpose. This echoes the Old Testament idea of Israel as God's chosen nation ( Deuteronomy 7:6). The term "chosen" signifies God's initiative in salvation and His sovereign grace. It highlights the continuity between the Old and New Covenants, where the church is seen as the spiritual Israel ( Galatians 3:29). a royal priesthood
This phrase combines the roles of royalty and priesthood, indicating that believers have direct access to God and are called to serve Him. It reflectsExodus 19:6, where Israel was called a kingdom of priests. The priesthood of all believers is a key New Testament teaching, emphasizing that through Christ, all have access to God (Hebrews 4:16). This also points to the believer's role in interceding for others and offering spiritual sacrifices (Romans 12:1). a holy nation
The term "holy" means set apart for God's purposes. This phrase underscores the collective identity of believers as a distinct community, separate from the world. It draws from the covenant language of the Old Testament, where Israel was called to be holy (Leviticus 19:2). The church is called to reflect God's holiness in its conduct and mission (1 Thessalonians 4:7). a people for God’s own possession
This phrase indicates a special relationship between God and His people, reminiscent of the covenant relationship with Israel (Exodus 19:5). It signifies ownership and protection, where believers are treasured by God. This concept is further developed in the New Testament, where believers are described as being bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20), highlighting the sacrificial work of Christ. to proclaim the virtues of Him
Believers are called to declare the excellencies or virtues of God, which include His attributes and mighty works. This is a call to evangelism and worship, reflecting the believer's response to God's grace. The proclamation of God's virtues is a central theme in the Psalms and is fulfilled in the church's mission (Psalm 96:3). who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light
This phrase describes the transformative power of salvation, moving from spiritual darkness to light. Darkness symbolizes ignorance and sin, while light represents truth and holiness. This imagery is prevalent in Scripture, with Jesus being the light of the world (John 8:12). The calling out of darkness is a fulfillment of prophetic themes, such as those found inIsaiah 9:2, and signifies the new life and understanding believers receive in Christ. Persons / Places / Events 1. PeterThe apostle Peter, one of Jesus' closest disciples, is the author of this epistle. He writes to encourage and instruct believers who are scattered and facing persecution. 2. The ChurchThe recipients of Peter's letter, representing the collective body of believers in Christ, both Jew and Gentile, who are now considered God's chosen people. 3. GodThe sovereign Creator who has called believers out of darkness and into His marvelous light, making them His own possession. 4. Darkness and LightSymbolic representations of sin and ignorance versus truth and righteousness. Believers are called out of the former into the latter. 5. Old Testament IsraelThe original "chosen people" and "royal priesthood," whose identity and mission are now extended to the Church through Christ. Teaching Points Chosen IdentityBelievers are chosen by God, not by their own merit, but by His grace. This identity should instill confidence and purpose. Royal PriesthoodAs a royal priesthood, Christians have direct access to God and the responsibility to intercede for others and represent God to the world. Holy NationHoliness is both a status and a calling. Believers are set apart for God's purposes and should live in a way that reflects His character. Proclaiming VirtuesThe primary mission of believers is to declare the excellencies of God, sharing the gospel and living lives that reflect His transformative power. From Darkness to LightThe transition from darkness to light signifies a radical change in identity and lifestyle, calling for ongoing spiritual growth and maturity. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 1 Peter 2:9?
2.How does 1 Peter 2:9 define our identity as believers in Christ?
3.What does being a "royal priesthood" mean for daily Christian living?
4.How can we "proclaim the virtues" of God in our communities?
5.Connect 1 Peter 2:9 with Exodus 19:6 regarding God's chosen people.
6.How does being "called out of darkness" influence our life choices today?
7.What does "a chosen people" mean in 1 Peter 2:9?
8.How does 1 Peter 2:9 define "a royal priesthood"?
9.What is the significance of "a holy nation" in 1 Peter 2:9?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 2?
11.What signifies believers being a royal priesthood?
12.What defines Congregationalism as a religious practice?
13.What does being called into marvelous light mean?
14.What is the plot of Chosen Generation?What Does 1 Peter 2:9 Mean But you are a chosen peoplePeter begins by telling believers they are handpicked by God Himself—just as Israel was chosen long ago (Deuteronomy 7:6,Isaiah 41:8-9). This choice: • Flows from God’s love, not our merit (Ephesians 1:4-5). • Gives confidence that our salvation is secure (John 15:16). Because Scripture is true in every detail, we rest in God’s deliberate, personal selection and live like those who belong to Him.
a royal priesthoodPriests in Israel drew near to God, and kings exercised authority. In Jesus we inherit both privileges (Exodus 19:5-6;Revelation 1:6). • Access: We approach the throne of grace with boldness (Hebrews 4:16). • Ministry: We intercede for others and represent God to the world (2 Corinthians 5:20). • Authority: By His Spirit we stand against darkness (James 4:7). Every believer shares this calling—no second-class citizens in the kingdom.
a holy nationHoly means “set apart.” We are a distinct people whose loyalties rise above earthly borders (Philippians 3:20). • Separated from sin (Leviticus 20:26;1 Thessalonians 4:7). • Dedicated to God’s purposes (Romans 12:1-2). • Displaying moral brightness so the world sees a difference (Philippians 2:15). Living holy is not optional—it confirms who we truly are.
a people for God’s own possessionThe phrase echoesMalachi 3:17: “They will be Mine… on the day I prepare My treasured possession.” • We are bought with Christ’s blood (Titus 2:14;1 Corinthians 6:19-20). • He guards what is His (John 10:28-29). • His possession means His delight; He rejoices over His people (Zephaniah 3:17). Knowing we belong to Him frees us from fear and fuels worship.
to proclaim the virtues of HimIdentity leads to mission. We exist to broadcast God’s excellence. Ways we proclaim: • Words—sharing the gospel (Psalm 96:3;Acts 1:8). • Works—living honorably so deeds back up words (Matthew 5:16;1 Peter 2:12). • Worship—magnifying His greatness together (Psalm 34:3). The good news is too good to keep to ourselves; proclaiming it is a privilege, not a burden.
who called you out of darknessOur testimony starts with divine initiative (2 Corinthians 4:6). God’s call: • Delivers from Satan’s domain (Colossians 1:13). • Breaks chains of ignorance and sin (Ephesians 4:17-18). • Invites us into fellowship with His Son (1 Corinthians 1:9). Remembering the pit He lifted us from keeps gratitude fresh.
into His marvelous lightLight represents truth, purity, and joy. Jesus said, “I am the light of the world” (John 8:12). In that light: • We walk in newness of life (Ephesians 5:8-10). • We see clearly—no longer stumbling (Psalm 119:105). • We anticipate an eternity where “night will be no more” (Revelation 22:5). Marvelous indeed—beyond comparison, beyond fading.
summary1 Peter 2:9 unveils who believers are and why we’re here. Chosen, royal, priestly, holy, treasured—these realities empower us to announce God’s greatness. He rescued us from the dark and placed us in dazzling light, so our lives and lips spread His glory until we see that light face-to-face. (9) But ye.--Like St. Paul in 2Thessalonians 2:13, St. Peter turns with an outburst of triumph to the happier and more practical and attractive theme. All the most splendid titles of the old Israel belong in a fuller sense to these Hebrews who have joined the new Israel. In 1Peter 2:5 they are bidden to aim at being what here they are said to be. (Comp. Colossians 3:3; Colossians 3:5.) A chosen generation.--Better,a chosen,orelect race. As originally the clan of Abraham was selected from among "all the families of the earth" (Amos 3:2), so out of the clan of Abraham after the flesh were these men selected to be a new clan, or race. They are not merely individuals selected one by one and left in isolation, but a tribe consolidated, only the bond henceforth is not merely one of common physical descent. . . . Verse 9. - But ye are a chosen generation. The pronoun "ye" is emphatic. St. Peter is drawing a contrast between the disobedient and unbelieving Jews and Christian people whether Jews or Gentiles; he ascribes to Christians, in a series of phrases quoted from the Old Testament, the various privileges which had belonged to the children of Israel. The words, "a chosen generation" ( γένοςἐκλεκτόν), are from Isaiah 43:20, Γένος μουτὸ ἐκλεκτόν. The Cornerstone is elect, precious; the living stones built thereupon are elect likewise. The whole Christian Church is addressed as an elect race, one race, because all its members are begotten again of the one Father. A royal priesthood. Instead of "holy," as in ver. 5, St. Peter has here the epithet "royal." He follows the Septuagint Version of Exodus 19:6; the Hebrew has "a kingdom of priests." The word "royal" may mean that God's elect shall sit with Christ in his throne, and reign with him ( Revelation 3:21; Revelation 5:10), and that in some sense they reign with him now over their lower nature, their desires and appetites; or, more probably, the priesthood of Christians is called "royal" because it belongs to the King - "a priesthood serving Jehovah the King, just as we speak of 'the royal household'" (Weiss, quoted by Huther). An holy nation. Also from Exodus 19:6. The Israelites were a holy nation as separated from the heathen and consecrated to God's service by circumcision. Christians of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, are one nation under one King, separated to his service, dedicated to him in holy baptism. A peculiar people. The Greek words. λαὸςεἰς περιποίησιν, represent the words, עַם סְגֻלָּה, of Deuteronomy 7:6, translated by the LXX. λαὸνπεριούσιον, "a special people" (Authorized Version). St. Paul also has this translation in Titus 2:14. The Hebrew word סְגֻלָּה in Malachi 3:17 is rendered by the LXX. εἰςπεριποίησιν, by the Authorized Version "my jewels." The children of Israel are called סְגֻלַּת יְחוָה, as the peculium, the private, special, treasured possession of God. God says of them, in Isaiah 43:21, "This people have I formed for myself; they shall show forth my praise;" rendered by the LXX. Λαόν μου ο}ν περιεποιησάμην τὰς ἀρετάς μουδιηγεῖσθαι, God hath now chosen us Christians to be the Israel of God; the Christian Church is his peeulium, his treasure, "a people for God's own possession" (Revised Version). The literal meaning of the Greek words used by St. Peter is "a people for acquisition," or "for keeping safe," the verb having the sense of "gaining, acquiring," and also that of "preserving, keeping for one's self" (comp. 1 Thessalonians 5:9; also Acts 20:28, "The Church of God, which he purchased ( η}ν περιεποιήσατο) with his own blood"). That ye should show forth the praises of him. That ye should tell out, publish abroad. The verb is found nowhere else in the New Testament. The word translated "praises" ( ἀρετάς, literally, "virtues"), so very common in classical writers, occurs in the New Testament only here, 2 Peter 1:3, 5, and Philippians 4:8. Here St. Peter is quoting from the Septuagint Version of Isaiah 43:21 (the word is similarly used in Isaiah 42:12 and Isaiah 63:7). Perhaps the best rendering is that of the Revised Version, "excellencies." Who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. He had chosen them before the foundation of the world; he called them when they received the gospel: "Whom he did predestinate, them he also called." He called them out of the darkness of ignorance and sin. The Gentiles walked in utter darkness, in less measure the Jews also. The light of his presence is marvelous, wonderful; those who walk in that light feel something of its irradiating glory.
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Greek Butδὲ(de)Conjunction
Strong's 1161:A primary particle; but, and, etc.youὙμεῖς(Hymeis)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.[are] a chosenἐκλεκτόν(eklekton)Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1588:From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite.people,γένος(genos)Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1085:Offspring, family, race, nation, kind. From ginomai; 'kin'.a royalβασίλειον(basileion)Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 934:Courtiers, palaces, a body of kings, royal. From basileus; kingly.priesthood,ἱεράτευμα(hierateuma)Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2406:The act or office of priesthood. From hierateuo; the priestly fraternity, i.e. Sacerdotal order.a holyἅγιον(hagion)Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 40:Set apart by (or for) God, holy, sacred. From hagos; sacred.nation,ἔθνος(ethnos)Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1484:Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.a peopleλαὸς(laos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2992:Apparently a primary word; a people.for [God’s own]εἰς(eis)Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.possession,περιποίησιν(peripoiēsin)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4047:Acquiring, obtaining, possessing, possession, ownership. From peripoieomai; acquisition; by extension, preservation.toὅπως(hopōs)Conjunction
Strong's 3704:From hos and pos; what(-ever) how, i.e. In the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).proclaimἐξαγγείλητε(exangeilēte)Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1804:To announce publicly, proclaim. From ek and the base of aggelos; to publish, i.e. Celebrate.theτὰς(tas)Article - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.virtuesἀρετὰς(aretas)Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 703:Goodness, a gracious act, virtue, uprightness. From the same as arrhen; properly, manliness, i.e. Excellence.of Him whoτοῦ(tou)Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.calledκαλέσαντος(kalesantos)Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 2564:(a) I call, summon, invite, (b) I call, name. Akin to the base of keleuo; to 'call'.youὑμᾶς(hymas)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.out ofἐκ(ek)Preposition
Strong's 1537:From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.darknessσκότους(skotous)Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 4655:Darkness, either physical or moral. From the base of skia; shadiness, i.e. Obscurity.intoεἰς(eis)Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.Hisαὐτοῦ(autou)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.marvelousθαυμαστὸν(thaumaston)Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2298:To be wondered at, wonderful, marvelous. From thaumazo; wondered at, i.e. wonderful.light.φῶς(phōs)Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 5457:Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness.
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