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:”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of 1 Peter 2:9

But yee are a chosen generation, a royall Priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people, that yee should shewe forth the praises of him, who hath called you out of darknes into his marueilous light:
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original 1 Peter chapter 2

But 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;
- New American Standard Version (1995)

But ye are a 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:
- American Standard Version (1901)

But you are a special people, a holy nation, priests and kings, a people given up completely to God, so that you may make clear the virtues of him who took you out of the dark into the light of heaven.
- Basic English Bible

But *ye* [are] a chosen race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation, a people for a possession, that ye might set forth the excellencies of him who has called you out of darkness to his wonderful light;
- Darby Bible

But 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:
- Douay Rheims Bible

But 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:
- Webster's Bible

But 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.
- Weymouth Bible

But 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:
- World English Bible

But ye ben a chosun kyn, a kyngli preesthod, hooli folc, a puple of purchasing, that ye telle the vertues of hym, that clepide you fro derknessis in to his wondirful liyt.
- Wycliffe Bible

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;
- Youngs Literal Bible

silindile's comment on 2014-07-16 02:54:29:

owww we were chosen long before the word says he chose us before the foundation of the world he chose us loved us God he is wonderfull we thank you Jesus for your blood.

Basetsana Mahape's comment on 2014-06-28 17:35:06:

we have been redeemed from sin and all curses related to sin.No longer ordinary but kingly leneage above the circumstances no wonder the bible admonish us not to walk by sight but by faith. Thanks to Jesus.

Basetsana Mahape's comment on 2014-06-28 17:33:05:

we have been redeemed from sin and all curses related to sin.No longer ordinary but kingly leneage above the circumstances no wonder the bible admonish us not to walk by sight but by faith. Thanks to Jesus.

muzie's comment on 2014-02-24 23:36:01:

it is with greater privilege for us for GOD to have declared us as HIS chosen generation it is very overwhelming all we need to do is to Praise and Worship Him constantly FOR IT IS FINISHED all the powers of darkness have been destroyed for us to live freely THANK YOU LORD JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH THE SON OF THE LIVING GOD

Steven Elias.'s comment on 2014-01-20 03:06:12:

This passage is refering to the jews.Isreal.The apple of hashems eye.NOT christians,who are the wild olive tree,grafted into the natural because of grace through faith.Christianity never has and never will supercede the our
G-ds priesthood on earth.ISRAEL.

osundare oluwakemiomolola's comment on 2014-01-06 10:34:39:

the passage tell us 2 move away 4rm d worldiy things that can derive us 4rm god promise.

Joseph Frisbee's comment on 2013-10-15 23:51:35:

Always lead by example!!! Be a ray of "Gods divine light", to all those in spiritual darkness. Let the Lord Jehovah God lead you in all ways, and follow him obediently, and humbly....

ANYANWU DANIEL's comment on 2013-07-28 07:47:44:

FOR US TO BE A CHOSEN PEOPLE BY GOD, HE LOVES US AND WANTS US TO MAKE IT IN THIS WORLD EVEN THE WORLD TO COME. SO IT DOESN'T MATTER OF ALL OUR CHALLENGES IN LIFE JESUS CHRIST IS THERE FOR US, SO WE SHOULD BE HAPPY AND JOYFUL IN CHRIST JESUS FOR HE HAS CHOSEN YOU AND I TO SHOW FORTH HIS MARVELOUS LIGHT,WE ARE HIS AMBASIDORS. THANK YOU JESUS.

Prince Amos Nwaokolo's comment on 2013-07-08 13:53:50:

It's a great previlege for us to be, GOD chosen people...Thank U LORD.

Alah Hanana's comment on 2013-05-24 19:01:27:

We are a chosen jeneration...Meaning that this generation is accomplishing God's FINAL PURPOSE and his FULLNESS, on earth. Sin is not an issue for those who are in Christ. Amen.

Evalena Jacobs-Latham's comment on 2013-03-12 07:33:38:

This honour from God through Jesus Christ is so humbling. To be God's chosen generation today and to serve Him by his Grace is more than a joy and unspeakable words. I can only say thank you Jesus! Praise the Lord!

Bobby Martinez's comment on 2012-10-23 16:42:08:

For GOD to have chosen us as a chosen generation... That shows he has NOTHING BUT LOVE for us. Amen.

APOSTLE PER EINAR JENSEN's comment on 2011-10-11 08:13:42:

Chosen of God John.15.16. YOU DID NOT CHOSEN ME,BUT I CHOSEN YOU. 1peter 2.9. BUT YOU ARE A CHOSEN GENERATION

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