1 Pierre - Caput 2

1 Pierre 2.1 deponentes igitur omnem malitiam et omnem dolum et simulationes et invidias et omnes detractiones 1 Pierre 2.2 sicut modo geniti infantes rationale sine dolo lac concupiscite ut in eo crescatis in salutem 1 Pierre 2.3 si gustastis quoniam dulcis Dominus 1 Pierre 2.4 ad quem accedentes lapidem vivum ab hominibus quidem reprobatum a Deo autem electum honorificatum 1 Pierre 2.5 et ipsi tamquam lapides vivi superaedificamini domus spiritalis sacerdotium sanctum offerre spiritales hostias acceptabiles Deo per Iesum Christum 1 Pierre 2.6 propter quod continet in scriptura ecce pono in Sion lapidem summum angularem electum pretiosum et qui crediderit in eo non confundetur 1 Pierre 2.7 vobis igitur honor credentibus non credentibus autem lapis quem reprobaverunt aedificantes hic factus est in caput anguli 1 Pierre 2.8 et lapis offensionis et petra scandali qui offendunt verbo nec credunt in quod et positi sunt 1 Pierre 2.9 vos autem genus electum regale sacerdotium gens sancta populus adquisitionis ut virtutes adnuntietis eius qui de tenebris vos vocavit in admirabile lumen suum 1 Pierre 2.10 qui aliquando non populus nunc autem populus Dei qui non consecuti misericordiam nunc autem misericordiam consecuti 1 Pierre 2.11 carissimi obsecro tamquam advenas et peregrinos abstinere vos a carnalibus desideriis quae militant adversus animam 1 Pierre 2.12 conversationem vestram inter gentes habentes bonam ut in eo quod detractant de vobis tamquam de malefactoribus ex bonis operibus considerantes glorificent Deum in die visitationis 1 Pierre 2.13 subiecti estote omni humanae creaturae propter Dominum sive regi quasi praecellenti 1 Pierre 2.14 sive ducibus tamquam ab eo missis ad vindictam malefactorum laudem vero bonorum 1 Pierre 2.15 quia sic est voluntas Dei ut benefacientes obmutescere faciatis inprudentium hominum ignorantiam 1 Pierre 2.16 quasi liberi et non quasi velamen habentes malitiae libertatem sed sicut servi Dei 1 Pierre 2.17 omnes honorate fraternitatem diligite Deum timete regem honorificate 1 Pierre 2.18 servi subditi in omni timore dominis non tantum bonis et modestis sed etiam discolis 1 Pierre 2.19 haec est enim gratia si propter conscientiam Dei sustinet quis tristitias patiens iniuste 1 Pierre 2.20 quae enim gloria est si peccantes et colaphizati suffertis sed si benefacientes et patientes sustinetis haec est gratia apud Deum 1 Pierre 2.21 in hoc enim vocati estis quia et Christus passus est pro vobis vobis relinquens exemplum ut sequamini vestigia eius 1 Pierre 2.22 qui peccatum non fecit nec inventus est dolus in ore ipsius 1 Pierre 2.23 qui cum malediceretur non maledicebat cum pateretur non comminabatur tradebat autem iudicanti se iniuste 1 Pierre 2.24 qui peccata nostra ipse pertulit in corpore suo super lignum ut peccatis mortui iustitiae viveremus cuius livore sanati estis 1 Pierre 2.25 eratis enim sicut oves errantes sed conversi estis nunc ad pastorem et episcopum animarum vestrarum

1 Pierre : Caput 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.