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1 Peter 2:10

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.
1 Peter 2:10 · King James Version

In other versions

  • who in time past were no people, but now are the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

    ASV

  • In the past you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; then there was no mercy for you, but now mercy has been given to you.

    BBE

  • who once [were] not a people, but now God's people; who were not enjoying mercy, but now have found mercy.

    DBY

  • who in time past were no people, but now are God's people, who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

    WEB

  • who `were' once not a people, and `are' now the people of God; who had not found kindness, and now have found kindness.

    YLT

  • 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.

    ENG

  • Who in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: who had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

    WBT

  • Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

    BSB

In context

8And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.

9But 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;

10Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.

11Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

12Having 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.

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