1 Peter 2:10

Free Bible Version

In the past you were nobodies, but now you are God's people. In the past you hadn't received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

Cross References

2 Samuel 7:24

You made your people Israel your own forever, and you, Lord, have become their God.

Hosea 2:23

I will ‘sow’ her for myself in the earth. I will love Lo-ruhamah (unloved) and I will say ‘You are my people’ to Lo-ammi (not my people), and they will say, ‘You are my God.’”

Romans 10:19

So my question is, “Didn't Israel know?” First of all Moses says, “I'll make you jealous by using people who aren't even a nation; I will make you angry by using ignorant foreigners!”

Romans 11:30

At one time you disobeyed God, but now God has shown you mercy as a result of their disobedience.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now about “people who are not married,” I don't have a specific instruction from the Lord, so let me give you my opinion as someone who by the Lord's mercy is considered trustworthy.

1 Timothy 1:13

Even though I used to insult God, and persecuted and abused God's people, God showed me mercy because of my ignorance and unbelief.

Hebrews 4:16

So we should go confidently to God on his throne of grace so we can receive mercy, and discover grace to help us when we really need it.