1 Peter 2:5 cpdv — be also yourselves like living stones, built upon him, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, so as to offer up spiritua…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"be also yourselves like living stones, built upon him, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, so as to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ."

— 1 Peter 2:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Peter 2 — Context

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Like newborn infants, desire the milk of reasonableness without guile, so that by this you may increase unto salvation,

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if it is true that you have tasted that the Lord is sweet.

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And approaching him as if he were a living stone, rejected by men, certainly, but elect and honored by God,

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be also yourselves like living stones, built upon him, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, so as to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

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Because of this, Scripture asserts: “Behold, I am setting in Zion a chief cornerstone, elect, precious. And whoever will have believed in him will not be confounded.”

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Therefore, to you who believe, he is honor. But to those who do not believe, the stone which the builders have rejected, the same has been made into the head of the corner,

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and a stone of offense, and a rock of scandal, to those who are offended by the Word; neither do they believe, though they also have been built upon him.

1 Peter 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Peter 2:5 say?
1 Peter 2:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “be also yourselves like living stones, built upon him, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, so as to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.”
Where is 1 Peter 2:5 in the Bible?
1 Peter 2:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Peter, chapter 2, verse 5.
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 2:5.
What translation should I read 1 Peter 2:5 in?
1 Peter 2:5 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 2:5?
1 Peter 2:5 reads (CPDV): “be also yourselves like living stones, built upon him, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, so as to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” 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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