1 Peter 2:5-9

"[People] stumble because they do not obey God's word, and so they meet the fate that was planned for them. But you are not like that, for you are..."

"But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of..."

"As all the rivers run into the sea, so all delights centre in our Beloved. The glances of his eyes outshine the sun: the beauties of his face are..."

"But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show..."

"But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God's very own possession. As a result, you can show..."

"As you come to him, the living Stone — rejected by human beings but chosen by God and precious to him — you also, like living stones, are being..."

"Dear Holy One, You are a saint! The term means "holy one." That is what you are because of your redemption purchased with My blood. I have made you a..."

"Dear Follower, I know you sometimes wonder what your life's purpose is and what My plan is for your future. I have spoken to you through the..."

"Dear Precious and Holy One, When you became My disciple, you were made "holy, blameless, and totally free of imperfection" by My blood that "bled..."

"Dear Friend, Just as Paul faced his legal ordeals and challenging travels to Rome, My disciples in Asia Minor faced growing criticism, ostracism, and..."