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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] |
Bible Question: Does this mean Gentiles who are now His chosen people,who ince upon a time were not? |
Bible Answer: God's day to you, catarm63, and welcome to the SBF, Verse 10 is from Hosea 2:23. Plus, looking at the context of these verses, it could apply to Gentiles and Jews. Ephesians 2:11-22 is one of the best passages that show Christ broke down the wall for us Gentiles. Searcher |