1 Peter 2:4-5

to whom coming, as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, and precious;

2 Peter 1:5-10

And for this very reason, indeed, giving all diligence, add to your faith, courage; and to courage, knowledge;

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And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.

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1 Peter 2:4
to whom coming, as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God, and precious;

And this

2 Peter 1:5
And for this very reason, indeed, giving all diligence, add to your faith, courage; and to courage, knowledge;