1 Peter 2:9 (NIV): "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who call • • • This verse highlights the special status of believers, describing them as a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, and God's special possession. The purpose mentioned in the verse is to declare the praises of God, recognizing Him as the one who has called believers out of darkness and into His wonderful light. It emphasizes the role of believers in sharing the goodness and glory of God with others you out of darkness into his wonderful light."