1 Peter 2:8-9

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on 1 Peter 2:8-9

8and,
“A stone of stumbling
and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word — and to this they were appointed.
9But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
— 1 Peter 2:8-9

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