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1 Peter 2
The 2026 edition cites 19 passages touching 1 Peter 2, each printed here in the KJV with every place in the Constitution that cites it.
1 Peter 2:1-2
1 Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings,
2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 160
It is required of those that hear the Word preached, that they attend upon it with diligence, preparation, and prayer; examine what they hear by the…
Shorter Catechism 1
- SC 90
That the Word may become effectual to salvation, we must attend thereunto with diligence, preparation, and prayer; receive it with faith and love, lay it up in…
1 Peter 2:2
2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 14.1
The grace of faith, whereby the elect are enabled to believe to the saving of their souls, is the work of the Spirit of Christ in their hearts; and is…
1 Peter 2:5
5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
Cited by 3 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 2
- CF 16.6
Yet notwithstanding, the persons of believers being accepted through Christ, their good works also are accepted in Him, not as though they were in this life…
- CF 21.3
Prayer, with thanksgiving, being one special part of religious worship, is by God required of all men: and that it may be accepted, it is to be made in the…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 55
Christ maketh intercession, by his appearing in our nature continually before the Father in heaven, in the merit of his obedience and sacrifice on earth…
1 Peter 2:6
6 Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 40
It was requisite that the Mediator, who was to reconcile God and man, should himself be both God and man, and this in one person, that the proper works of each…
1 Peter 2:7-8
7 Unto you therefore which believe he is precious: but unto them which be disobedient, the stone which the builders disallowed, the same is made the head of the corner,
8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 5.6
As for those wicked and ungodly men whom God, as a righteous Judge, for former sins doth blind and harden, from them He not only withholdeth His grace, whereby…
1 Peter 2:8
8 And a stone of stumbling, and a rock of offence, even to them which stumble at the word, being disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 3.7
The rest of mankind God was pleased, according to the unsearchable counsel of His own will, whereby He extendeth or withholdeth mercy, as He pleaseth, for the…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 13
God, by an eternal and immutable decree, out of his mere love, for the praise of his glorious grace, to be manifested in due time, hath elected some angels to…
1 Peter 2:9
9 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 marvellous light:
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 16.2
These good works, done in obedience to God’s commandments, are the fruits and evidences of a true and lively faith: and by them believers manifest their…
1 Peter 2:9-10
9 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 marvellous light:
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.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 22.9
Covenanting in the New Testament takes the form of confessing Christ and His Lordship. In view of the continued emphasis of the covenantal relationship of God…
1 Peter 2:11
11 Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 13.2
This sanctification is throughout, in the whole man; yet imperfect in this life, there abiding still some remnants of corruption in every part: whence ariseth…
1 Peter 2:12
12 Having 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.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 16.2
These good works, done in obedience to God’s commandments, are the fruits and evidences of a true and lively faith: and by them believers manifest their…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 112
The third commandment requires, that the name of God, his titles, attributes, ordinances, the word, sacraments, prayer, oaths, vows, lots, his works, and…
1 Peter 2:13
13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Cited by 3 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 23.2
It is lawful for Christians to accept and execute the office of a magistrate, when called thereunto; in the managing whereof, as they ought especially to…
Testimony of the RPCNA 2
1 Peter 2:13-14
13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
Cited by 7 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 4
- CF 19.4
To them also, as a body politic, He gave sundry judicial laws, which expired together with the State of that people; not obliging any other now, further than…
- CF 20.4
And because the powers which God hath ordained, and the liberty which Christ hath purchased, are not intended by God to destroy, but mutually to uphold and…
- CF 23.1
God, the supreme Lord and King of all the world, hath ordained civil magistrates, to be, under Him, over the people, for His own glory, and the public good…
- CF 23.4
It is the duty of people to pray for magistrates, to honour their persons, to pay them tribute and other dues, to obey their lawful commands, and to be subject…
Testimony of the RPCNA 2
- T 23.20
Though responsible for maintaining conditions favorable to the spread of the Gospel, civil government should never attempt to convert men to Christ by the use…
- T 23.24
Due submission of all persons, cheerfully rendered, to civil officers and to civil government in general, is pleasing to God. No person, however, is required…
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 127
The honor which inferiors owe to their superiors is, all due reverence in heart, word, and behavior; prayer and thanksgiving for them; imitation of their…
1 Peter 2:13-16
13 Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Testimony of the RPCNA 1
- T 20.5
Liberty of conscience differs from Christian liberty. Liberty of conscience is the freedom to interpret and apply God’s Word to one’s own life. The Christian…
1 Peter 2:14
14 Or unto governors, as unto them that are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers, and for the praise of them that do well.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 129
It is required of superiors, according to that power they receive from God, and that relation wherein they stand, to love, pray for, and bless their inferiors…
1 Peter 2:15
15 For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men:
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 16.2
These good works, done in obedience to God’s commandments, are the fruits and evidences of a true and lively faith: and by them believers manifest their…
1 Peter 2:16
16 As free, and not using your liberty for a cloke of maliciousness, but as the servants of God.
Cited by 3 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 3
- CF 20.3
They who, upon pretence of Christian liberty, do practice any sin, or cherish any lust, do thereby destroy the end of Christian liberty, which is, that being…
- CF 20.4
And because the powers which God hath ordained, and the liberty which Christ hath purchased, are not intended by God to destroy, but mutually to uphold and…
- CF 23.4
It is the duty of people to pray for magistrates, to honour their persons, to pay them tribute and other dues, to obey their lawful commands, and to be subject…
1 Peter 2:17
17 Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honour the king.
Cited by 4 places in the Constitution
Westminster Confession of Faith 1
- CF 23.4
It is the duty of people to pray for magistrates, to honour their persons, to pay them tribute and other dues, to obey their lawful commands, and to be subject…
Larger Catechism 2
- LC 126
The general scope of the fifth commandment is the performance of those duties which we mutually owe in our several relations, as inferiors, superiors, or…
- LC 131
The duties of equals are, to regard the dignity and worth of each other, in giving honor to go one before another; and to rejoice in each other’s gifts and…
Shorter Catechism 1
- SC 64
The fifth commandment requireth the preserving the honor, and performing the duties, belonging to every one in their several places and relations, as…
1 Peter 2:18
18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
Cited by 1 place in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 1
- LC 127
The honor which inferiors owe to their superiors is, all due reverence in heart, word, and behavior; prayer and thanksgiving for them; imitation of their…
1 Peter 2:18-20
18 Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear; not only to the good and gentle, but also to the froward.
19 For this is thankworthy, if a man for conscience toward God endure grief, suffering wrongfully.
20 For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.
Cited by 2 places in the Constitution
Larger Catechism 2
- LC 127
The honor which inferiors owe to their superiors is, all due reverence in heart, word, and behavior; prayer and thanksgiving for them; imitation of their…
- LC 130
The sins of superiors are, besides the neglect of the duties required of them, an inordinate seeking of themselves, their own glory, ease, profit, or pleasure…