2:1 Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 1 , Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.
2:2 Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 2 , Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
2:3 now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 3 , now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.
2:4 As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him--
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 4 , As you come to him, the living Stone--rejected by men but chosen by God and precious to him--
2:5 you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 5 , you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
2:6 For in Scripture it says: 'See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.'
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 6 , For in Scripture it says: 'See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.'
2:7 Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, 'The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone,'
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 7 , Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, 'The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone,'
2:8 and, 'A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.' They stumble because they disobey the message--which is also what they were destined for.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 8 , and, 'A stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall.' They stumble because they disobey the message--which is also what they were destined for.
2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 9 , But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.
2:10 Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 10 , Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
2:11 Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 11 , Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.
2:12 Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 12 , Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us.
2:13 Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority,
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 13 , Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority,
2:14 or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 14 , or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right.
2:15 For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 15 , For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men.
2:16 Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 16 , Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God.
2:17 Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 17 , Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 18 , Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.
2:19 For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 19 , For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.
2:20 But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 20 , But how is it to your credit if you receive a beating for doing wrong and endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God.
2:21 To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 21 , To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.
2:22 'He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.'
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 22 , 'He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth.'
2:23 When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 23 , When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
2:24 He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 24 , He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds you have been healed.
2:25 For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
The NIV Book of 1Peter , Chapter 2 , Verse 25 , For you were like sheep going astray, but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
