American King James Version
"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, American King James Version
“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.”
“who in time past were no people, but now are the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. ”
“who in time past were no people, but now are God's people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”
“You once were not a people, but now you are God’s people. You were shown no mercy, but now you have received mercy.”
“Who in times past were not a people: but are now the people of God. Who had not obtained mercy: but now have obtained mercy.”
“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.”
“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.”
To you therefore which believe he is precious: but to them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offense, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: to which also they were appointed.
But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light;
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.
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;