1Pe 2:5 | Family | STEP | Lively ; living. A spiritual house ; the church of God, which is a spiritual temple consisting of living stones, built upon Jesus Christ, the living corner-stone. . A holy priesthood ; why they are called a priesthood he immediately explains. It is because they offer to God, through Jesus Christ, not the outward sacrifices of the Levitical priesthood, but the spiritual sacrifices ; of a broken heart and a contrite spirit, mingled with the incense of thanksgiving and praise. ; .

‏ 1 Peter 2:5

Lively; living.

A spiritual house; the church of God, which is a spiritual temple consisting of living stones, built upon Jesus Christ, the living corner-stone. 1Co 3:16; Eph 2:20-22.

A holy priesthood; why they are called a priesthood he immediately explains. It is because they offer to God, through Jesus Christ, not the outward sacrifices of the Levitical priesthood, but the spiritual sacrifices; of a broken heart and a contrite spirit, mingled with the incense of thanksgiving and praise. Ps 51:17; Ho 14:2; Heb 13:15; Re 1:6; Re 5:10.