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1 Peter 2

BSB·25 verses ·New Testament
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1Rid yourselvesἈποθέμενοιApothemenoi — to put away, cast off, lay asideG659 — Full Word Study →, thereforeοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study →, of all maliceκακίανkakian — Malice, wickedness, evil intentG2549 — Full Word Study →, deceitδόλονdolon — Deceit, guile, cunning deceptionG1388 — Full Word Study →, hypocrisyὑποκρίσειςhypokriseis — pretense, hypocrisy, or false appearanceG5272 — Full Word Study →, envyφθόνουςphthonous — jealous resentment; envious desire for another's advantageG5355 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → slanderκαταλαλιάςkatalalias — slanderous speech; malicious gossipG2636 — Full Word Study →. 2Likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → newbornἀρτιγέννηταartigennēta — Newborn, recently born infantG738 — Full Word Study → babiesβρέφηbrephē — newborn infant, young childG1025 — Full Word Study →, craveἐπιποθήσατεepipothēsate — To long for earnestly; to desire intenselyG1971 — Full Word Study → pureἄδολονadolon — sincere, pure, without deceitG97 — Full Word Study → spiritualλογικὸνlogikon — Spiritual; rational; reasonableG3050 — Full Word Study → milkγάλαgala — milk; sustenance for infantsG1051 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → byἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → itαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → you may grow upαὐξηθῆτεauxēthēte — to grow, increase, or enlargeG837 — Full Word Study → in your salvationσωτηρίανsōtērian — deliverance, rescue, salvationG4991 — Full Word Study →, 3now thatεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → you have tastedἐγεύσασθεegeusasthe — to taste; to experienceG1089 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → is good. 4As you comeπροσερχόμενοιproserchomenoi — to approach, draw near, come toG4334 — Full Word Study → toΠρὸςPros — toward, to, with, in relation toG4314 — Full Word Study → Him, the living stoneλίθονlithon — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study →, rejectedἀποδεδοκιμασμένονapodedokimasmenon — to reject or disallowG593 — Full Word Study → byὑπὸhypo — under; by; from the agency ofG5259 — Full Word Study → menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study → butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → chosenἐκλεκτὸνeklekton — chosen, elect, selected by GodG1588 — Full Word Study → and precious in God’sΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → sightπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study →, 5youαὐτοὶautoi — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → livingζῶντεςzōntes — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study → stonesλίθοιlithoi — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study →, are being built intoοἰκοδομεῖσθεoikodomeisthe — to build up, construct, edifyG3618 — Full Word Study → a spiritualπνευματικὸςpneumatikos — Spiritual; of or pertaining to the SpiritG4152 — Full Word Study → houseοἶκοςoikos — A dwelling place; house or householdG3624 — Full Word Study → to be a holyἅγιονhagion — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → priesthoodἱεράτευμαhierateuma — A body of priests; priestly office or functionG2406 — Full Word Study →, offeringἀνενέγκαιanenenkai — to carry up, bring up, or offer upG399 — Full Word Study → spiritualπνευματικὰςpneumatikas — Spiritual; of or pertaining to the SpiritG4152 — Full Word Study → sacrificesθυσίαςthysias — Offering or sacrifice presented to GodG2378 — Full Word Study → acceptableεὐπροσδέκτουςeuprosdektous — Acceptable, pleasing, well-receivedG2144 — Full Word Study → to GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → throughδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστοῦChristou — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study →. 6Forδιότιdioti — because; for the reason thatG1360 — Full Word Study → it standsπεριέχειperiechei — to contain, hold, or encompassG4023 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Scriptureγραφῇgraphē — Writing, scripture, sacred textG1124 — Full Word Study →: “SeeἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, I layτίθημιtithēmi — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ZionΣιὼνSiōn — The holy mountain of GodG4622 — Full Word Study → a stoneλίθονlithon — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study →, a chosenἐκλεκτὸνeklekton — chosen, elect, selected by GodG1588 — Full Word Study → and precious cornerstoneἀκρογωνιαῖονakrogōniaion — cornerstone; chief stone of a structureG204 — Full Word Study →; andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the one who believesπιστεύωνpisteuōn — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study → inἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will never be put to shameκαταισχυνθῇkataischynthē — to shame, disgrace, or put to shame publiclyG2617 — Full Word Study →.” 7To youὙμῖνHymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → whoτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → believeπιστεύουσινpisteuousin — to believe, trust, have faith inG4100 — Full Word Study →, thenοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study →, this stone is preciousτιμὴtimē — honor, respect, or monetary valueG5092 — Full Word Study →. Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → to those who do not believe, “Theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → stone the buildersοἰκοδομοῦντεςoikodomountes — to build up, construct, edifyG3618 — Full Word Study → rejectedἀπεδοκίμασανapedokimasan — to reject or disallowG593 — Full Word Study → has becomeἐγενήθηegenēthē — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → the cornerstoneγωνίαςgōnias — corner, angle, or remote placeG1137 — Full Word Study →,” 8andΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study →, “A stoneΛίθοςLithos — Stone; rock; precious stoneG3037 — Full Word Study → of stumblingπροσκόμματοςproskommatos — Stumbling block; obstacle to faithG4348 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → a rockπέτραpetra — Rock, stone, or cliffG4073 — Full Word Study → of offenseσκανδάλουskandalou — Stumbling block; cause of offense or ruinG4625 — Full Word Study →.” They stumble because they disobeyἀπειθοῦντεςapeithountes — to disobey; to refuse to believe or obeyG544 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordλόγῳlogō — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study →andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → this they were appointedἐτέθησανetethēsan — To place, set, or lay downG5087 — Full Word Study →. 9Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → youὙμεῖςHymeis — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → are a chosen peopleγένοςgenos — family lineage, race, or kindG1085 — Full Word Study →, a royalβασίλειονbasileion — Royal, kingly, relating to a kingG934 — Full Word Study → priesthoodἱεράτευμαhierateuma — A body of priests; priestly office or functionG2406 — Full Word Study →, a holyἅγιονhagion — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → nationἔθνοςethnos — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →, a peopleλαὸςlaos — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study → for God’s own possessionπεριποίησινperipoiēsin — acquisition, possession, obtaining as one's ownG4047 — Full Word Study →, toὅπωςhopōs — in order that, so that, that (purpose or result)G3704 — Full Word Study → proclaimἐξαγγείλητεexangeilēte — To proclaim aloud; to make known publiclyG1804 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → virtuesἀρετὰςaretas — Excellence, virtue, or praiseworthy qualitiesG703 — Full Word Study → of Him whoτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → calledκαλέσαντοςkalesantos — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → out ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → darknessσκότουςskotous — darkness, obscurity, absence of lightG4655 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → marvelousθαυμαστὸνthaumaston — wonderful, marvellous, amazingG2298 — Full Word Study → lightφῶςphōs — Light; illumination; radianceG5457 — Full Word Study →. 10Onceποτεpote — once, formerly, at any timeG4218 — Full Word Study → you were notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → a peopleλαὸςlaos — a people; a nation; the common peopleG2992 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → now you are the people of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →; once you had not received mercyἠλεημένοιēleēmenoi — to show mercy; to have compassionG1653 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study → you have received mercyἐλεηθέντεςeleēthentes — to show mercy; to have compassionG1653 — Full Word Study →. 11BelovedἈγαπητοίAgapētoi — Beloved, dearly loved oneG27 — Full Word Study →, I urge you, asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → foreignersπαροίκουςparoikous — resident foreigner, sojourner, alien residentG3941 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → exilesπαρεπιδήμουςparepidēmous — temporary resident; sojourner; alienG3927 — Full Word Study →, to abstainἀπέχεσθαιapechesthai — to have received in full; to have enoughG568 — Full Word Study → fromτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → the desires of the fleshσαρκικῶνsarkikōn — fleshly, carnal, worldlyG4559 — Full Word Study →, whichαἵτινεςhaitines — whoever, whichever, the one whoG3748 — Full Word Study → warστρατεύονταιstrateuontai — To serve as a soldier; to wage war or battleG4754 — Full Word Study → againstκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → your soulψυχῆςpsychēs — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study →. 12Conductἔχοντεςechontes — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → yourselvesὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → with such honorκαλήνkalēn — good, beneficial, morally excellentG2570 — Full Word Study → amongἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτοῖςtois — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Gentilesἔθνεσινethnesin — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study → thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study →, thoughhō — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → they slanderκαταλαλοῦσινkatalalousin — To speak evil of, slander, or defameG2635 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → evildoersκακοποιῶνkakopoiōn — one who does evil; evildoer, wrongdoerG2555 — Full Word Study →, they may seeἐποπτεύοντεςepopteuontes — to observe carefully, to behold with attentionG2029 — Full Word Study → your goodκαλῶνkalōn — good, beneficial, morally excellentG2570 — Full Word Study → deedsἔργωνergōn — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study → and glorify GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → onἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the day He visits usἐπισκοπῆςepiskopēs — office of oversight; pastoral supervisionG1984 — Full Word Study →. 13Submit yourselvesὙποτάγητεHypotagēte — to subject, submit, or subordinate oneselfG5293 — Full Word Study → for theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lord’sΚύριονKyrion — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → sakeδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → to everyπάσῃpasē — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → humanἀνθρωπίνῃanthrōpinē — Pertaining to human nature or mankindG442 — Full Word Study → institutionκτίσειktisei — creation, created thing, creatureG2937 — Full Word Study →, whetherεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → to the king asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → the supreme authority, 14orεἴτεeite — whether; if; or (disjunctive conjunction)G1535 — Full Word Study → to governorsἡγεμόσινhēgemosin — A ruler or governor; one who leadsG2232 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → those sentπεμπομένοιςpempomenois — To send forth; to dispatch someone on a missionG3992 — Full Word Study → byδι’di’ — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → himαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → toεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → punishἐκδίκησινekdikēsin — Divine retribution; righteous vengeance or punishmentG1557 — Full Word Study → those who do wrongκακοποιῶνkakopoiōn — one who does evil; evildoer, wrongdoerG2555 — Full Word Study → andδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → to praiseἔπαινονepainon — Praise, approval, commendationG1868 — Full Word Study → those who do rightἀγαθοποιῶνagathopoiōn — one who does good; doer of goodG17 — Full Word Study →. 15Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → it isἐστὶνestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → God’sΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → willθέλημαthelēma — will, desire, purpose, wishG2307 — Full Word Study → thatοὕτωςhoutōs — in this manner; thus; soG3779 — Full Word Study → by doing goodἀγαθοποιοῦνταςagathopoiountas — to do good; to perform beneficial actionsG15 — Full Word Study → you should silenceφιμοῦνphimoun — to silence, muzzle, or gagG5392 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ignoranceἀγνωσίανagnōsian — lack of knowledge, ignoranceG56 — Full Word Study → of foolishἀφρόνωνaphronōn — foolish, lacking wisdom or understandingG878 — Full Word Study → menἀνθρώπωνanthrōpōn — human being, man, personG444 — Full Word Study →. 16Live in freedomἐλεύθεροιeleutheroi — Free; released from bondage or constraintG1658 — Full Word Study →, but do not useἔχοντεςechontes — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → your freedomἐλευθερίανeleutherian — Freedom; liberty from bondage or constraintG1657 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a cover-upἐπικάλυμμαepikalymma — a covering or cloak used as concealment or pretextG1942 — Full Word Study → forτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → evilκακίαςkakias — Malice, wickedness, evil intentG2549 — Full Word Study →; live as servantsδοῦλοιdouloi — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 17Treat everyone with high regardτιμήσατεtimēsate — to honor, respect, or show deference toG5091 — Full Word Study →: Loveἀγαπᾶτεagapate — to love deeply; to cherish with affectionG25 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → brotherhood of believers, fearφοβεῖσθεphobeisthe — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸνTheon — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, honorτιμᾶτεtimate — to honor, respect, or show deference toG5091 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → kingβασιλέαbasilea — A male ruler or sovereign; a kingG935 — Full Word Study →. 18Servantsοἰκέταιoiketai — household slave or domestic servantG3610 — Full Word Study →, submit yourselvesὑποτασσόμενοιhypotassomenoi — to subject, submit, or subordinate oneselfG5293 — Full Word Study → to your mastersδεσπόταιςdespotais — Master, Lord, one who has absolute authorityG1203 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → allπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → respectφόβῳphobō — Fear, terror, or reverent aweG5401 — Full Word Study →, notοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → onlyμόνονmonon — only, alone, solelyG3440 — Full Word Study → to those who are goodἀγαθοῖςagathois — good, beneficial, morally excellentG18 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → gentleἐπιεικέσινepieikesin — gentle, reasonable, forbearingG1933 — Full Word Study →, butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to those who are unreasonableσκολιοῖςskoliois — Crooked, twisted, or morally perverseG4646 — Full Word Study →. 19Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → enduresὑποφέρειhypopherei — To bear up under, endure patientlyG5297 — Full Word Study → the painλύπαςlypas — Deep sorrow, grief, or sadnessG3077 — Full Word Study → of unjustἀδίκωςadikōs — unjustly, wrongfully, without due causeG95 — Full Word Study → sufferingπάσχωνpaschōn — to suffer or endure hardshipG3958 — Full Word Study → becauseδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → he is consciousσυνείδησινsyneidēsin — Conscience; inner moral awarenessG4893 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → is to be commendedχάριςcharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study →. 20Howποῖονpoion — What kind of? Which sort of?G4169 — Full Word Study → is it to your creditκλέοςkleos — glory, renown, honorG2811 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → you are beatenκολαφιζόμενοιkolaphizomenoi — to strike repeatedly; to beat or buffetG2852 — Full Word Study → for doing wrongἁμαρτάνοντεςhamartanontes — to sin; to miss the mark; to transgressG264 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you endure it? Butἀλλ’all’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → you sufferπάσχοντεςpaschontes — to suffer or endure hardshipG3958 — Full Word Study → for doing goodἀγαθοποιοῦντεςagathopoiountes — to do good; to perform beneficial actionsG15 — Full Word Study → and you endure it, this is commendableχάριςcharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → beforeπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 21Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → to thisΕἰςEis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → you were calledἐκλήθητεeklēthēte — to call, summon, or nameG2564 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → ChristΧριστὸςChristos — The Anointed OneG5547 — Full Word Study → alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sufferedἔπαθενepathen — to suffer or endure hardshipG3958 — Full Word Study → forὑπὲρhyper — on behalf of, for the sake of, above, beyondG5228 — Full Word Study → youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, leavingὑπολιμπάνωνhypolimpanōn — to leave behind; to abandon or forsakeG5277 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → an exampleὑπογραμμὸνhypogrammon — written example; pattern to followG5261 — Full Word Study →, thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → you should follow inἐπακολουθήσητεepakolouthēsēte — to follow closely after; to pursueG1872 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → footstepsἴχνεσινichnesin — footstep, track, or mark left behindG2487 — Full Word Study →: 22HeὋςHos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → committedἐποίησενepoiēsen — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → sinἁμαρτίανhamartian — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study →, and no deceitδόλοςdolos — Deceit, guile, cunning deceptionG1388 — Full Word Study → was foundεὑρέθηheurethē — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → mouthστόματιstomati — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study →.” 23When they heaped abuse on Himλοιδορούμενοςloidoroumenos — to revile, insult, or abuse with contemptuous languageG3058 — Full Word Study →, He did not retaliateἀντελοιδόρειanteloidorei — To revile back; retaliate with insultsG486 — Full Word Study →; when He sufferedπάσχωνpaschōn — to suffer or endure hardshipG3958 — Full Word Study →, He made no threatsἠπείλειēpeilei — To threaten or make threats against someoneG546 — Full Word Study →, butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → entrusted Himselfπαρεδίδουparedidou — to hand over; to deliver up; to betrayG3860 — Full Word Study → to Him whoτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → judgesκρίνοντιkrinonti — To judge, evaluate, or decideG2919 — Full Word Study → justlyδικαίωςdikaiōs — rightly, justly, righteouslyG1346 — Full Word Study →. 24He Himselfαὐτὸςautos — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → boreἀνήνεγκενanēnenken — to carry up, bring up, or offer upG399 — Full Word Study → ourἡμῶνhēmōn — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → sinsἁμαρτίαςhamartias — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → bodyσώματιsōmati — Physical body; corporeal formG4983 — Full Word Study → onἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → treeξύλονxylon — wood; wooden object; treeG3586 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → we might dieἀπογενόμενοιapogenomenoi — to be dead, to have diedG581 — Full Word Study → to sinἁμαρτίαιςhamartiais — transgression, violation of God's law; wrongdoingG266 — Full Word Study → and live to righteousnessδικαιοσύνῃdikaiosynē — Righteousness; right standing with GodG1343 — Full Word Study →. “By His stripesμώλωπιmōlōpi — Wound or stripe; a mark of injuryG3468 — Full Word Study → you are healedἰάθητεiathēte — to heal, to cure, to make wholeG2390 — Full Word Study →.” 25Forγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study →you wereἮτεĒte — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → sheepπρόβαταprobata — A sheep; a member of a flockG4263 — Full Word Study → going astrayπλανώμενοιplanōmenoi — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study →,” butἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → nowνῦνnyn — now, at the present timeG3568 — Full Word Study → you have returnedἐπεστράφητεepestraphēte — to turn around, return, or convertG1994 — Full Word Study → toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ShepherdΠοιμέναPoimena — Shepherd; one who tends sheep or peopleG4166 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → OverseerἘπίσκοπονEpiskopon — overseer, guardian, supervisorG1985 — Full Word Study → ofτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → soulsψυχῶνpsychōn — The immaterial self; life force; personG5590 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — 1 Peter 2
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In chapter 2, Peter calls believers to spiritual maturity by laying aside sin and growing in God's Word, then establishes the magnificent truth that Christians are living stones built into God's spiritual house. He anchors this identity in Christ, the cornerstone—rejected by men but precious to God and to those who believe. From this foundation of identity and belonging, Peter then addresses how believers should live as ambassadors of Christ in a hostile world: submitting to authorities, conducting themselves honorably, and following Christ's example of patient suffering for righteousness' sake.

Verses 1–3: Putting Off Sin and Desiring God's Word

Peter begins by calling believers to lay aside five specific sins: malice (desire to harm), guile (deceit), hypocrisies (false pretense), envies, and evil speakings (slander). This is not a suggestion but a command rooted in the transformation Christ has already begun in us. Having been born again, we are now newborn babes who should hunger for the sincere milk of the word—pure, unadulterated spiritual nourishment that produces growth. Peter's condition in verse 3, "if so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious," reminds us that this hunger grows from genuine experience of God's kindness. We cannot fake this appetite; it flows from a real encounter with Christ's grace.

Application: Examine your heart honestly. Are you putting away the sins listed? Are you feeding on Scripture regularly, not as duty but as hungry babes seeking nourishment?

Verses 4–8: Christ the Living Stone and the Spiritual House

Peter now presents one of Scripture's richest images: Jesus is the living stone, rejected by human builders but chosen and precious to God (verse 4). Though men disallowed Him, God has made Him the chief cornerstone (verse 6). This refers to Psalm 118:22, a messianic prophecy fulfilled at Calvary and the Resurrection. Believers, too, are lively (living) stones built upon this foundation, forming a spiritual house and holy priesthood (verse 5). Our function is to offer spiritual sacrifices—prayer, praise, service, and holy living—acceptable to God through Christ. For believers, Christ is infinitely precious; but for the disobedient, He becomes a stone of stumbling and a rock of offence (verse 8). Their rejection of Him leads to their judgment; they stumble because they are disobedient to the Word.

Application: Do you recognize your place in God's living temple? You are not merely a individual Christian; you are part of Christ's body, a stone in His house.

Verses 9–12: Your Identity and Your Witness

Peter ascribes four magnificent titles to believers (verse 9): a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people. These echo Israel's calling but now apply to the Church. Our purpose is clear: shew forth the praises of Him who called us from darkness into light. This high calling has a visible dimension: our honest conversation (conduct) among the Gentiles must be so upright that even those who slander us may eventually glorify God by witnessing our good works (verses 11–12). Our holiness is not hidden; it is public testimony.

Application: How does your daily conduct reflect your calling? Does your character draw others toward Christ or away from Him?

Verses 13–25: Submission, Suffering, and Christ's Example

Peter commands submission to governmental authority—king and governors—for the Lord's sake (verses 13–14). This maintains peace and testifies to our obedience to God. Servants must honor even harsh masters (verse 18), enduring unjust suffering with patience (verses 19–20). Why? Because we are called to follow Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example (verse 21). Jesus, who committed no sin and spoke no guile, neither reviled nor threatened when reviled, but entrusted Himself to righteous judgment (verses 22–23). He bare our sins in his own body on the tree, so that we might live unto righteousness (verse 24). By His stripes—His wounds—we are healed. Peter closes by reminding us we were like lost sheep but have now returned to the Shepherd and Bishop of our souls (verse 25).

Application: When you face injustice or hardship, remember Christ's patient endurance. He is your model, your Savior, and your Shepherd.

Application for Today

Peter challenges us on two fronts: to grow spiritually by renouncing sin and feeding on Scripture, and to live visibly as Christ's ambassadors in a watching world. Your identity in Christ's spiritual house is secure; now let your conduct glorify the One who bought you. When suffering comes for righteousness' sake, follow Jesus: entrust yourself to God's justice, and trust that He is writing your story toward redem

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