1 Peter 2:9

But ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

Titus 2:14

who gave Himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a special people, zealous of good works.

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Summary

For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

The lord

His peculiar

Bible References

The lord

1 Peter 2:9
But ye are "an elect race, a kingly priesthood, a holy nation," a people for a possession, that ye may show forth the excellencies of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;

His peculiar

Titus 2:14
who gave Himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify for Himself a special people, zealous of good works.