you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Cross References Exodus 19:6 And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.' These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites." Proverbs 9:1 Wisdom has built her house; she has carved out her seven pillars. Isaiah 61:6 But you will be called the priests of the LORD; they will speak of you as ministers of our God; you will feed on the wealth of nations, and you will boast in their riches. Isaiah 66:21 "And I will select some of them as priests and Levites," says the LORD. Romans 12:1 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. Romans 15:16 to be a minister of Christ Jesus to the Gentiles in the priestly service of the gospel of God, so that the Gentiles might become an offering acceptable to God, sanctified by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 3:9 For we are God's fellow workers; you are God's field, God's building. Galatians 6:10 Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. 1 Timothy 3:15 in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God's household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth. Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. 1 Peter 4:17 For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God? Revelation 1:6 who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father--to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. Treasury of Scripture You also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. also. 1 Corinthians 3:16 1 Corinthians 6:19 2 Corinthians 6:16 are built. 1 Peter 2:9 Isaiah 61:6 Isaiah 66:21 spiritual. Psalm 50:14,23 Psalm 141:2 Hosea 14:2 acceptable. 1 Peter 4:11 Philippians 1:11 Philippians 4:18 |