1 Peter 2:5 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
3If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
4To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious,
5Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.
6Wherefore 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.
7Unto 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,
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Romans 12:1
Both verses encourage believers to present their lives as living sacrifices to God.
Ephesians 2:19-22
This passage also speaks of believers being built into a spiritual house with Christ as the cornerstone.
Hebrews 13:15
This verse discusses offering sacrifices of praise to God, connecting to the idea of spiritual sacrifices.
Source: 1 Peter 2:5