1 Peter
King James Version (KJV)
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.”
King James Version (KJV)
1 Peter 2:10 Context
7Unto 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, 8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed. 9But 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: 10Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 11Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul; 12Having 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. 13Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
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Translation Details for 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.
Other Translations for 1 Peter 2:10
Bible Commentary for 1 Peter 2:10
Wesley's Notes for 1 Peter 2:10
2:10 Who in time past were not a people - Much less the people of God; but scattered individuals of many nations. The former part of the verse particularly respects the gentiles; the latter, the Jews.
People's Bible Notes for 1 Peter 2:10
1Pe 2:10 Which in time past [were] not a people. Not a people of God. See Ho 2:23, which Peter quotes. The prophets in many places foretold the call of the Gentiles. See Ro 9:25,26.
Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obteined mercie, but now haue obteined mercy.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
for you once were NOT A PEOPLE, but now you are THE PEOPLE OF GOD; you had NOT RECEIVED MERCY, but now you have RECEIVED MERCY.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
who in time past were no people, but now are the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
- American Standard Version (1901)
In the past you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; then there was no mercy for you, but now mercy has been given to you.
- Basic English Bible
who once [were] not a people, but now God's people; who were not enjoying mercy, but now have found mercy.
- Darby Bible
Who in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
- Webster's Bible
Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God. Once you had not found mercy, but now you have.
- Weymouth Bible
who in time past were no people, but now are God's people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.
- World English Bible
Which sum tyme were not a puple of God, but now ye ben the puple of God; which hadden not merci, but now ye han merci.
- Wycliffe Bible
who [were] once not a people, and [are] now the people of God; who had not found kindness, and now have found kindness.
- Youngs Literal Bible