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1 Peter 2

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Introduction

1  He exhorts them from the breach of charity;
4  shewing that Christ is the foundation whereupon they are built.
11  He beseeches them also to abstain from fleshly lusts;
13  to be obedient to magistrates;
18  and teaches servants how to obey their masters;
20  patiently suffering for well doing, after the example of Christ.
Verse 1

Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
Wherefore
1:18-25
laying
4:2, Isaiah 2:20, 30:22, Ezekiel 18:31,32, Romans 13:12, Ephesians 4:22-25, Colossians 3:5-8, Hebrews 12:1, James 1:21, 5:9
malice
16, 1 Corinthians 5:8, 14:20, Ephesians 4:31, Titus 3:3-5
guile
22, 3:10, Psalms 32:2, 34:13, John 1:47, 1 Thessalonians 2:3, Revelation 14:5
hypocrisies
Job 36:13, Matthew 7:5, 15:7, 23:28, 24:51, Mark 12:15, Luke 6:42, 11:44, 12:1, James 3:17
envies
1 Samuel 18:8,9, Psalms 37:1, 73:3, Proverbs 3:31, 14:30, 24:1,19, Romans 1:29, 13:13, 1 Corinthians 3:2,3, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Galatians 5:21-26, James 3:14,16, 4:5
all evils
4:4, Ephesians 4:31, Colossians 3:8, 1 Timothy 3:11, Titus 2:3, James 4:11
Verse 2

As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
new-born
1:23, Matthew 18:3, Mark 10:15, Romans 6:4, 1 Corinthians 3:1, 14:20
the sincere
Psalms 19:7-10, 1 Corinthians 3:2, Hebrews 5:12,13
grow
2 Samuel 23:5, Job 17:9, Proverbs 4:18, Hosea 6:3, 14:5,7, Malachi 4:2, Ephesians 2:21, 4:15, 2 Thessalonians 1:3, 2 Peter 3:18
Verse 3

If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
Psalms 9:10, 24:8, 63:5, Song of Solomon 2:3, Zechariah 9:17, Hebrews 6:5,6
Verse 4

To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
To
Isaiah 55:3, Jeremiah 3:22, Matthew 11:28, John 5:40, 6:37
a living
John 5:26, 6:57, 11:25,26, 14:6,19, Romans 5:10, Colossians 3:4
stone
Isaiah 28:16, Daniel 2:34,45, Zechariah 3:9, 4:7
disallowed
Psalms 118:22,23, Isaiah 8:14,15, Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:10,11, Luke 20:17,18, Acts 4:11,12
chosen
Isaiah 42:1, Matthew 12:18
precious
7, 1:7,19, 2 Peter 1:1,4
Verse 5

Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
also
1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19, 2 Corinthians 6:16, Ephesians 2:20-22, Hebrews 3:6, Revelation 3:12
are built
or, be ye built. an holy.
9, Isaiah 61:6, 66:21, Revelation 1:6, 5:10, 20:6
spiritual
Psalms 50:14,23, 141:2, Hosea 14:2, Malachi 1:11, John 4:22-24, Romans 12:1, Philippians 2:17, 4:18, Hebrews 13:15,16
acceptable
4:11, Philippians 1:11, 4:18, Colossians 3:17
Verse 6

Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
it
Daniel 10:21, Mark 12:10, John 7:38, Acts 1:16, 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20, 3:16
Behold
4, Isaiah 28:16, Zechariah 10:4, Romans 9:32,33, Ephesians 2:20
elect
Psalms 89:19, Isaiah 42:1, Matthew 12:18, Luke 23:35, Ephesians 1:4
shall
Psalms 40:14, Isaiah 41:11, 45:16,17, 50:7, 54:4
Verse 7

Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
you
1:8, Song of Solomon 5:9-16, Haggai 2:7, Matthew 13:44-46, John 4:42, 6:68,69, Philippians 3:7-10
precious
or, an honour.
Isaiah 28:5, Luke 2:32
which be
8, Acts 26:19, Romans 10:21, 15:31; *marg: ; Titus 3:3, Hebrews 4:11, 11:31; *marg:
the stone
Psalms 118:22,23, Matthew 21:42, Mark 12:10,11, Luke 20:17, Acts 4:11,12
the head
Zechariah 4:7, Colossians 2:10
Verse 8

And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
a stone
Isaiah 8:14, 57:14, Luke 2:34, Romans 9:32,33, 1 Corinthians 1:23, 2 Corinthians 2:16
being
7
whereunto
Exodus 9:16, Romans 9:22, 1 Thessalonians 5:9, 2 Peter 2:3, Jude 1:4
Verse 9

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:
a chosen
1:2, Deuteronomy 10:15, Psalms 22:30, 33:12, 73:15, Isaiah 41:8, 44:1
a royal
Exodus 19:5,6, Isaiah 61:6, 66:21, Revelation 1:6, 5:10, 20:6
an holy
Psalms 106:5, Isaiah 26:2, John 17:19, 1 Corinthians 3:17, 2 Timothy 1:9
peculiar
or, purchased.
Deuteronomy 4:20, 7:6, 14:2, 26:18,19, Acts 20:28, Ephesians 1:14, Titus 2:14
shew
4:11, Isaiah 43:21, 60:1-3, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 1:6, 3:21, Philippians 2:15,16
praises
or, virtues. who.
Isaiah 9:2, 60:1,2, Matthew 4:16, Luke 1:79, Acts 26:28, Romans 9:24, Ephesians 5:8-11, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 1:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:4-8
Verse 10

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.
were
Hosea 1:9,10, Romans 9:25,26
obtained
Hosea 2:23, Romans 11:6,7,30, 1 Corinthians 7:25, 1 Timothy 1:13, Hebrews 4:16
Verse 11

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
I beseech
Romans 12:1, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 6:1, Ephesians 4:1, Philemon 1:9,10
as
1:1,17, Genesis 23:4, 47:9, Leviticus 25:23, 1 Chronicles 29:15, Psalms 39:12, 119:19,54, Hebrews 11:13
abstain
4:2, Luke 21:34, Acts 15:20,29, Romans 8:13, 13:13,14, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Galatians 5:16-21, 2 Timothy 2:22, 1 John 2:15-17
war
Romans 7:23, 8:13, Galatians 5:17,24, 1 Timothy 6:9,10, James 4:1
Verse 12

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.
your conversation
3:2, Psalms 37:14, 50:23, 2 Corinthians 1:12, Ephesians 2:3, 4:22, Philippians 1:27, 1 Timothy 4:12, Hebrews 13:5, James 3:13, 2 Peter 3:11
honest
Romans 12:17, 13:13, 2 Corinthians 8:21, 13:7, Philippians 4:8, 1 Thessalonians 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:2, Hebrews 13:18
among
Genesis 13:7,8, Philippians 2:15,16
that
3:1,16, 4:14-16, Matthew 5:11, 10:25, Luke 6:22, Acts 24:5,6,13, 25:7
whereas
or, wherein. they may.
Matthew 5:16, Titus 2:7,8
glorify
4:11, Psalms 50:23, Romans 15:9, 1 Corinthians 14:25
the day
Luke 1:68, 19:44, Acts 15:14
Verse 13

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Proverbs 17:11, 24:21, Jeremiah 29:7, Matthew 22:21, Mark 12:17, Luke 20:25, Romans 13:1-7, Ephesians 5:21, 1 Timothy 2:1,2, Titus 3:1, 2 Peter 2:10, Jude 1:8-10
Verse 14

Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
for the punishment
Romans 13:3,4
Verse 15

For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
so
4:2, Ephesians 6:6,7, 1 Thessalonians 4:3, 5:18
with
12, Job 5:16, Psalms 107:42, Titus 2:8
the ignorance
1 Timothy 1:13, 2 Peter 2:12, Jude 1:10
foolish
Deuteronomy 32:6, Job 2:10, Psalms 5:5, Proverbs 9:6, Jeremiah 4:22, Matthew 7:26, 25:2, Romans 1:21, Galatians 3:1, Titus 3:3
Verse 16

As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
free
John 8:32-36, Romans 6:18,22, 1 Corinthians 7:22, Galatians 5:1,13, James 1:25, 2:12, 2 Peter 2:19
and
Jude 1:4
using
Gr. having. a cloke.
Matthew 23:14, John 15:22, 1 Thessalonians 2:5
but
Ephesians 6:6, Colossians 3:24
Verse 17

Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Honour
or, Esteem.
5:5, Exodus 20:12, Leviticus 19:32, 1 Samuel 15:30, Romans 12:10, 13:7, Philippians 2:3, 1 Timothy 6:1
Love
1:22, John 13:35, Hebrews 13:1, Zechariah 11:14
Fear
Genesis 20:11, 22:12, 42:18, Psalms 111:10, Proverbs 1:7, 23:17, 24:21, Ecclesiastes 8:2, Matthew 22:21, Romans 13:7, 2 Corinthians 7:1, Ephesians 5:21
Honour
1 Samuel 15:30, 1 Chronicles 29:20, Proverbs 24:21
Verse 18

Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
be
Ephesians 6:5-7, Colossians 3:22-25, 1 Timothy 6:1-3, Titus 2:9,10
the good
2 Corinthians 10:1, Galatians 5:22, Titus 3:2, James 3:17
but
Psalms 101:4, Proverbs 3:32, 8:13, 10:32, 11:20
Verse 19

For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
this
20, Luke 6:32
thankworthy
or, thank.
Acts 11:23, 1 Corinthians 15:10, 2 Corinthians 1:12, 8:1; *Gr:
for conscience
3:14-17, Matthew 5:10-12, John 15:21, Romans 13:5, 2 Timothy 1:12
suffering
Job 21:27, Psalms 35:19, 38:19, 69:4, 119:86
Verse 20

For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
For
3:14, 4:14-16, Matthew 5:47
buffeted
Matthew 26:67, Mark 14:65, 1 Corinthians 4:11
when
19
this
Matthew 5:10-12, Romans 12:1,2, Ephesians 5:10, Philippians 4:18
acceptable
or, thank.
19, Luke 6:32
Verse 21

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:
even
Matthew 10:38, 16:24, Mark 8:34,35, Luke 9:23-25, 14:26,27, John 16:33, Acts 9:16, 14:22, 1 Thessalonians 3:3, 4:2, 2 Timothy 3:12
because
24, 3:18, 4:1, Luke 24:26, Acts 17:3, Hebrews 2:10
for us
1:20
leaving
Psalms 85:13, John 13:15, Romans 8:29, 1 Corinthians 11:1, Ephesians 5:2, Philippians 2:5, 1 John 2:6, 1 John 3:16, Revelation 12:11
Verse 22

Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:
did
Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:4,19,23,24, Luke 23:41,47, John 8:46, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 4:15, 7:26,27, 9:28, 1 John 2:1, 3:5
guile
John 1:47, Revelation 14:5
Verse 23

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
when he was
Psalms 38:12-14, Isaiah 53:7, Matthew 27:39-44, Mark 14:60,61, 15:29-32, Luke 22:64,65, 23:9,34-39, John 8:48,49, 19:9-11, Acts 8:32-35, Hebrews 12:3
threatened
Acts 4:29, 9:1, Ephesians 6:9
but
4:19, Psalms 10:14, 31:5, 37:5, Luke 23:46, Acts 7:59, 2 Timothy 1:12
himself
or, his cause. judgeth.
Genesis 18:25, Psalms 7:11, 96:13, Acts 17:31, Romans 2:5, 2 Thessalonians 1:5, 2 Timothy 4:8, Revelation 19:11
Verse 24

Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.
his own self
Exodus 28:38, Leviticus 16:22, 22:9, Numbers 18:22, Psalms 38:4, Isaiah 53:4-6,11, Matthew 8:17, John 1:29, Hebrews 9:28
on
or, to. the tree.
Deuteronomy 21:22,23, Acts 5:30, 10:39, 13:29, Galatians 3:13
being
4:1,2, Romans 6:2,7,11, 7:6; *marg: ; Colossians 2:20, 3:3; *Gr: ; 2 Corinthians 6:17, Hebrews 7:26
live
Matthew 5:20, Luke 1:74,75, Acts 10:35, Romans 6:11,16,22, Ephesians 5:9, Philippians 1:11, 1 John 2:29, 3:7
by
Isaiah 53:5,6, Matthew 27:26, Mark 15:15, John 19:1
healed
Psalms 147:3, Malachi 4:2, Luke 4:18, Revelation 22:2
Verse 25

For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.
ye
Psalms 119:176, Isaiah 53:6, Jeremiah 23:2, Ezekiel 34:6, Matthew 9:36, 18:12, Luke 15:4-6
the Shepherd
5:4, Psalms 23:1-3, 80:1, Song of Solomon 1:7,8, Isaiah 40:11, Ezekiel 34:11-16,23,24, 37:24, Zechariah 13:7, John 10:11-16, Hebrews 13:20
Bishop
Hebrews 3:1, Acts 20:28; *Gr:

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