1 Peter 2:2 nasb — like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,

NASB

"like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,"

— 1 Peter 2:2, NASB

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1 Peter 2 — Context

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Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander,

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like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,

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if you have tasted the kindness of the Lord.

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And coming to Him as to a living stone which has been rejected by men, but is choice and precious in the sight of God,

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you also, as living stones, are being built up as a spiritual house for a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

1 Peter 2:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 2:2 say?
1 Peter 2:2 in the NASB reads: “like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,”
Where is 1 Peter 2:2 in the Bible?
1 Peter 2:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 2.
Who wrote 1 Peter?
1 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–64.
What is the book of 1 Peter about?
Peter writes to "elect exiles" suffering for their faith, anchoring them in a living hope, an incorruptible inheritance, and the example of Christ who suffered for them. The letter teaches believers how to live well as strangers in a hostile world.
What are the major themes of 1 Peter?
1 Peter explores themes including Suffering, Living Hope, Holiness, Submission, Shepherding. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Peter 2:2.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 2:2 in?
1 Peter 2:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Peter 2:2?
1 Peter 2:2 reads (NASB): “like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow in respect to salvation,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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