1 Peter - Chapter 2

1 Peter 2.1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, all evil speakings, 1 Peter 2.2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: 1 Peter 2.3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 1 Peter 2.4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 1 Peter 2.5 Ye also, 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, Behold, 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 you 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 a 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 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; 1 Peter 2.10 Which in time past were 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, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 1 Peter 2.12 Having your 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 for 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 with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men: 1 Peter 2.16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God. 1 Peter 2.17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king. 1 Peter 2.18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward. 1 Peter 2.19 For this 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 buffeted 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 even 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 did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 1 Peter 2.23 Who, when 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 his 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 the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

1 Peter : Chapter 2

Reflections on 1 Peter Chapter 2

Chapter 2 of the First Epistle of Peter invites us to reflect deeply on our identity and conduct as Christians. How can we live as God's chosen people? This inspiring passage exhorts believers to grow spiritually, reject sin, and act as "living stones" in the building of faith.

Submission and Exemplary Conduct

Peter addresses crucial topics such as submission to authority, the importance of exemplary conduct at work, and, above all, he presents us with the example of Christ in suffering. This chapter underscores the call of Christians to be a light in a world often plunged into darkness.

Scripture Meditation

To deepen our understanding of these teachings, let's meditate on five biblical passages that illuminate the fundamental truths of this transformative chapter.

Psalm 118:22

"The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone." » Peter quotes this psalm in 1 Peter 2:7, applying it to Christ, thus emphasizing the importance of Jesus in our faith.

Isaiah 53:9

"He received a grave with the wicked and with the rich in death, though he had done no violence and there was no deceit in his mouth." » This passage is mentioned by Peter in 1 Peter 2:22, affirming the innocence and suffering of Christ.

Romans 12:1

"Therefore, brothers, I beseech you by the compassion of God, that you offer yourselves a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God; this is your rational service. » This concept of offering oneself as a living sacrifice resonates with Peter's call in 1 Peter 2:5 to become a holy priesthood.

Exodus 19:6

"And you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words you shall speak to the children of Israel. » Peter applies this Old Testament passage to the Church in 1 Peter 2:9, reinforcing our sacred calling.

Hosea 2:23

"I myself will plant them in the land; I will show love to the unloved; and I will say to those who were not my people, 'You are my people!' And they will say, 'You are my God!'" » Peter quotes this prophecy in 1 Peter 2:10, applying it to the Gentiles who, by God's grace, are now part of God's people.

Meditating on these passages, we are called to live out our faith fully, to walk in the light, and to reflect the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ in all our actions.