1 Peter 2:9

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Peter 2:1-25

1 Peter 2:4 . To whom coming as to a living stone. The jews boasted of their temple, an undisputed blessing. But when the christians fled from Jerusalem, they took the true, the living temple with them. Isaiah 28:0. Micah 4:0. 1 Peter 2:7 . Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: τιμη designates honour. On you who trust to this refuge, he confers honour and glory. You rest under the shadow of his throne, and are numbered with his saints. 1 Peter 2:9 . Ye are a chosen... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Peter 2:9-10

1 Peter 2:9-10But ye are a chosen generation.The true IsraelI. “Ye are a chosen generation”-the word “generation” here meaning not contemporaries but the offspring of one common parent, the offshoots of one original stock.1. The Israelites were a special “generation,” having sprung from Abraham as their common progenitor. Similarly, believers are a distinct “generation” of men, being all born of one God, and animated by the self-same Divine life. Consequently a striking family likeness prevails... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 1 Peter 2:9

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: Ver. 9. But ye are a chosen generation ] A picked people, the dearly beloved of God’s soul; such as he first chose for his love, and then loves for his choice. A royal priesthood ] Or as Moses hath it,Exodus 19:6; Exodus 19:6 , a kingdom of priests. Priests God’s people are in respect of God,... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 1 Peter 2:9

a chosen: 1 Peter 1:2, Deuteronomy 10:15, Psalms 22:30, Psalms 33:12, Psalms 73:15, Isaiah 41:8, Isaiah 44:1 a royal: Exodus 19:5, Exodus 19:6, Isaiah 61:6, Isaiah 66:21, Revelation 1:6, Revelation 5:10, Revelation 20:6 an holy: Psalms 106:5, Isaiah 26:2, John 17:19, 1 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Timothy 1:9 peculiar: or, purchased, Deuteronomy 4:20, Deuteronomy 7:6, Deuteronomy 14:2, Deuteronomy 26:18, Deuteronomy 26:19, Acts 20:28, Ephesians 1:14, Titus 2:14 show: 1 Peter 4:11, Isaiah 43:21,... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 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:But ye — Who believe in Christ Are - In a higher sense than ever the Jews were. A chosen or elect race, a royal priesthood - "Kings and priests unto God," Revelation 1:6. As princes, ye have power with God, and victory over sin, the world, and the devil: as priests, ye are consecrated to God, for... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 2:9

II. THE HIGH CALLING, DIGNITY, AND DUTIES OF THE NEW AND SPIRITUAL ISRAEL, 1 Peter 2:9 to 1 Peter 3:12. 1. The Christian Israel described, 1 Peter 2:9-10. 9. Its character is unfolded in a series of terms originally given to the literal Israel, and entirely applicable to the new and spiritual. A chosen generation Isaiah 43:20. A race selected out of the world. A royal priesthood ”A kingdom of priests.” Exodus 19:6. Every believer is both king and priest. A holy nation Exodus 19:6.... read more