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John Gill
INTRODUCTION TO I PETER 2. This chapter consists of exhortations, in general, to a holy life; and, in particular, to obedience to superiors. It begins with an exhortation to lay aside various vices, which were unbecoming regenerate persons, 1 Peter 2:1 and, agreeably to their character, as new born babes, to express a desire after the Gospel, which is commended from its nature, being comparable...
John Gill
But ye are a chosen generation,.... Or "kindred"; the phrase is to be seen in the Septuagint, on Isaiah 43:20, to which, and the following verse, the apostle refers here, and in another part of this text. The allusion is throughout to the people of Israel in general, who, in an external way, were all that is here said; but was only true in a spiritual sense of such as were chosen and called among...
Matthew Henry
The general exhortation to holiness is continued, and enforced by several reasons taken from the foundation on which Christians are built, Jesus Christ, and from their spiritual blessings and privileges in him. The means of obtaining it, the word of God, is recommended, and all contrary qualities are condemned, ver. 1-12. Particular directions are given how subjects ought to obey the magistrates,...
Charles H. Spurgeon
But ye are a chosen generation,- Hear this, ye believers, drink in this precious truth. See God’s election, making you to be a people born of the Holy Ghost: “a chosen generation,”- 1Pe_2:9. A royal priesthood,- This is a wonderful combination, kings and priests at the same time; all honours meet on you through divine grace: “a royal priesthood,”- 1Pe_2:9. An holy nation, a peculiar people;- You...
Charles H. Spurgeon
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 marvelous light: which in time past were not a people, Who were you, and what were your ancestors when the apostle wrote these words? Our forefathers were, in Peter’s day, uncivilized and barbarous tribes at the utmost end...
Charles H. Spurgeon
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 marvelous light: Oh, the dignity which Christ has put upon the meanest believer! What a high office, and, consequently, what a solemn responsibility is ours!
Charles H. Spurgeon
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; These are wonderful epithets that are here heaped upon believers. May we have the grace to be able to appropriate them, and to expound them in our lives! 1Pe_2:9. That ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: See where you once were, and see also to...
Charles H. Spurgeon
But ye are a chosen generation,- There is the contrast between the disobedient and all true believers. “Ye” have the chosen Saviour to be the chief corner-stone, upon whom “ye” who are living stones are to be built up into “a spiritual house,” which is to be the abiding place of the Most High God. 1Pe_2:9. A royal priesthood,- “Ye” are to be like Melchisedec, in whom the two offices of priest and...
Charles H. Spurgeon
But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light: 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. How good it is to look back to the hole of the pit whence we were digged!...