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NASB | 1 Peter 2:9 ¶ 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; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 2:9 ¶ But 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. [Ex 19:5, 6] |
Subject: What is the Priesthood of Believers? |
Bible Note: Hi preacher7373, I appreciate your comments and the Scriptures you have offered. Welcome to the forum. Revelation 20:6 talks of "priests of God/ and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years." 1 Peter 2:9, "But 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." God's priests are His own possession. We are people of His grace and mercy. The verses are wonderful companion verses. Thank you. As far as spiritual sacrifices I like to compare also Romans 12:1 and Hebrews 13:16. The comparison shows how our bodies presented to Him are not only acceptable but well-pleasing to Him. Also 1 Corinthians 6:17. We are one body of believers. 1 John 3:24, "And we know by this that He/ abides in us, by the *spirit which He has given us." 1 Corinthians 6:17, "But the one who joins himself to the Lord/ is one spirit [with Him]." I look forward to more interaction with you on the forum. From the heart, Ray |