📖 1 Peter — Chapter 2 (KJV)
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1 Peter 2:1 RWherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, all evil speakings,
1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire Rthe sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
1 Peter 2:3 RIf so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
1 Peter 2:4 To whom coming, as unto Ra living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
1 Peter 2:5 Ye Ralso, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, RBehold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
1 Peter 2:7 Unto Ryou therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
1 Peter 2:8 And Ra stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
1 Peter 2:9 But ye are Ra 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;
1 Peter 2:10 Which in time past Rwere not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
1 Peter 2:11 Dearly beloved, RI beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
1 Peter 2:12 Having Ryour conversation honest among the Gentiles: that, whereas they speak against you as evildoers, they may by your good works, which they shall behold, glorify God in the day of visitation.
1 Peter 2:13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
1 Peter 2:14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him Rfor the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
1 Peter 2:15 For so is the will of God, that Rwith well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
1 Peter 2:16 As Rfree, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
1 Peter 2:17 Honour all men. RLove the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
1 Peter 2:18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to Rthe good and gentle, but also to the froward.
1 Peter 2:19 For Rthis is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
1 Peter 2:20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be Rbuffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
1 Peter 2:21 For Reven hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
1 Peter 2:22 Who Rdid no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
1 Peter 2:23 Who, Rwhen he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
1 Peter 2:24 Who Rhis own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
1 Peter 2:25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto Rthe Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
1 Peter 2:1–10 — A living stone and a chosen people
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Peter calls for growth through the word and describes believers as living stones built upon Christ, called to proclaim God's praises.
Key Truth: Build life on Christ and declare God's mercy.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, all ____ speakings,” (1 Peter 2:1)
Find it in 1 Peter 2:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay …” (1 Peter 2:6)
Find it in 1 Peter 2:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… are now the people of God: which had not obtained ____ , but now have obtained mercy.” (1 Peter 2:10)
Find it in 1 Peter 2:10 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
1 Peter 2:11–17 — Honorable conduct among others
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Pilgrims should resist fleshly desires, live honorably, and use freedom as God's servants, honoring all people and earthly authorities.
Key Truth: Let honorable conduct witness to God's goodness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the ____ ;” (1 Peter 2:11)
Find it in 1 Peter 2:11 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Or unto ____ , as unto them that are sent by him for …” (1 Peter 2:14)
Find it in 1 Peter 2:14 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.” (1 Peter 2:17)
Find it in 1 Peter 2:17 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
1 Peter 2:18–25 — Christ's example under unjust suffering
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Peter addresses servants facing harsh treatment, pointing to Christ's sinless suffering, entrusting himself to the righteous judge.
Key Truth: Follow Christ without repaying injustice with wrongdoing.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Servants, be subject to your masters with all ____ ; not only to the good and gentle, but also …” (1 Peter 2:18)
Find it in 1 Peter 2:18 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his ____ :” (1 Peter 2:22)
Find it in 1 Peter 2:22 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For ye ____ as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the …” (1 Peter 2:25)
Find it in 1 Peter 2:25 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Isaiah 53:5 — Peter's account of Christ's suffering draws on the servant prophecy.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What response to pressure would reflect Christ's example?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes 1 Peter 2:1–10 (A living stone and a chosen people) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes 1 Peter 2:11–17 (Honorable conduct among others) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes 1 Peter 2:18–25 (Christ's example under unjust suffering) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What purpose accompanies being built up as a spiritual house?
5. How does Christ's suffering relate to the believers' calling?
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