1 Peter 2:9 · KJV
1 Peter 2:9
A Chosen Generation
1 Peter 2:9 declares the believer's identity: "ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people" — called out of darkness into God's marvellous light.
1 Peter 2:9 (KJV)
“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:”
What 1 Peter 2:9 means
"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people." Peter stacks up titles of belonging and dignity — every believer is chosen, royal, holy, and God's own possession.
The purpose is worship and witness: "that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light." It is a powerful verse on identity, self-worth, and purpose in Christ.
Key verse
“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 2:9 · KJV — Chosen, royal, holy — God's own people.
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A prayer from 1 Peter 2:9
Lord, thank You that I am chosen, royal, holy, and Yours. You called me out of darkness into Your marvellous light — help me live to show forth Your praises. Amen.
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What does 1 Peter 2:9 mean?
1 Peter 2:9 declares the believer's identity: "ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people" — called out of darkness into God's marvellous light.
What is 1 Peter 2:9 about?
"But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people." Peter stacks up titles of belonging and dignity — every believer is chosen, royal, holy, and God's own possession.
What is the key verse in 1 Peter 2:9?
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:”
Is 1 Peter 2:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. The full text of 1 Peter 2:9 on this page is the King James Version (KJV), which is in the public domain.