King James Version
1 Peter 2:10 in the King James Version says “Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained...” — study this verse from 1 Peter chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“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 2:10 · KJV
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.
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: peculiar: or, purchased praises: or, virtues
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.
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
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. whereas: or, wherein
KJV Study — Public Domain
“a people”
G2992a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
“are now”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“a people”
G2992a people (in general; thus differing from g1218, which denotes one's own populace)
“of God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“have obtained mercy”
G1653to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
“are now”
G3568"now" (as adverb of date, a transition or emphasis); also as noun or adjective present or immediate
“have obtained mercy”
G1653to compassionate (by word or deed, specially, by divine grace)
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