John Trapp on 1 Peter 2:9

Verſe 9. But ye are a choſen generation] A pickt people, the dearly beloved of Gods ſoul: ſuch as he firſt choſe for his love, and then loves for his choice.

Aroiall Priesthood] Or (as Moſes hath it, Exod. 20.6.) kingdome of Prieſts. Prieſts Gods people are in reſpect of God Kings in reſpect of men. The righteous are Kings, M[illegible: 2 letters]ny righteous men have d fired, &c. ſaith Matthew, chap. 13.17. Many Kings, ſaith Luke, chap 10 24. Indeed they are ſomewhat obſcure Kings here, as was Melchiſedech in the Land of Canaan: but Princes they are in all lands, Pſal. 45.16. and more excellent then their neighbours, let them dwell where they will, Prov. 12.26.

A peculiar people] Gr. A people of purchaſe: ſuch as comprehend, as it were, all Gods gettings, [non-Latin text not transcribed]. his whole ſtock that he makes any great reckoning of.

Shew forth the praiſes] Gr. [non-Latin text not transcribed]. Preach forth the vertues by our ſuitable practice. the picture of a dear friend ſhould be hung up in a conſpicuous place of the houſe: ſo ſhould Gods holy image and grace in our hearts.