Add parallel Print Page Options

You have already tasted the goodness of the Lord.

The Lord Jesus is the living stone.[a] The people of the world decided that they did not want this stone. But he is the one God chose as one of great value. So come to him. You also are like living stones, and God is using you to build a spiritual house.[b] You are to serve God in this house as holy priests, offering him spiritual sacrifices that he will accept because of Jesus Christ.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 2:4 stone The most important stone in God’s spiritual temple or house (his people).
  2. 1 Peter 2:5 house God’s house—the place where God’s people worship him. Here, it means that believers are the spiritual building where God lives.

Bible Gateway Recommends

ERV Duotone Bible, Black/Grey - Case of 24
ERV Duotone Bible, Black/Grey - Case of 24
Retail: $455.76
Our Price: $334.99
Save: $120.77 (26%)
4.5 of 5.0 stars
ERV Children's Softcover Bible
ERV Children's Softcover Bible
Retail: $9.99
Our Price: $7.99
Save: $2.00 (20%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
Thai New Testament (ERV) City Bible--softcover
Thai New Testament (ERV) City Bible--softcover
Retail: $10.99
Our Price: $9.49
Save: $1.50 (14%)
ERV Paperback Bible  - Imperfectly Imprinted Bibles
ERV Paperback Bible - Imperfectly Imprinted Bibles
Retail: $6.99
Our Price: $4.39
Save: $2.60 (37%)
Ukrainian City Bible ERV-UK--softcover
Ukrainian City Bible ERV-UK--softcover
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $18.49
Save: $1.50 (8%)
PDT Spanish Paperback Bible
PDT Spanish Paperback Bible
Retail: $9.99
Our Price: $7.99
Save: $2.00 (20%)
3.0 of 5.0 stars