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.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.
