1 Peter 2:10

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

In the past you were not a special people, but now you are God’s people. Once you had not received mercy, but now God has given you his mercy.

Cross References

Hosea 2:23

I will sow her many seeds on her land. To Lo-Ruhamah, I will show mercy. To Lo-Ammi, I will say, ‘You are my people.’ And they will say to me, ‘You are our God.’”

Hebrews 4:16

With Jesus as our high priest, we can feel free to come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we receive mercy and kindness to help us when we need it.

1 Timothy 1:13

In the past I insulted Christ. As a proud and violent man, I persecuted his people. But God gave me mercy because I did not know what I was doing. I did that before I became a believer.

Romans 10:19

Again I ask, “Did the people of Israel not understand?” Yes, they did understand. First, Moses says this for God: “I will use those who are not really a nation to make you jealous. I will use a nation that does not understand to make you angry.” Deuteronomy 32:21

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now I write about people who are not married. I have no command from the Lord about this, but I give my opinion. And I can be trusted, because the Lord has given me mercy.

Romans 11:30

At one time you refused to obey God. But now you have received mercy, because the Jews refused to obey.

2 Samuel 7:24

You made the people of Israel your very own people forever, and Lord, you became their God.