“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
Bible Verses About Being Royalty
Psalm 45:6 – God’s throne is everlasting, showing the eternal nature of His kingdom.
“Your throne, O God, is forever and ever. The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness.” – Psalm 45:6
Revelation 1:6 – A reminder that we are made kings and priests through Christ.
“And made us a kingdom, priests to his God and Father, to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.” – Revelation 1:6
1 Peter 2:9 – This verse beautifully highlights our identity as royal priests.
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for his own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” – 1 Peter 2:9
Galatians 4:7 – We don’t just belong to God’s family; we also share in His inheritance.
“So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God.” – Galatians 4:7
John 1:12 – We become children of God, granting us a royal identity.
“But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” – John 1:12
Romans 8:17 – As children of God, we share in His glory.
“And if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.” – Romans 8:17
2 Timothy 2:12 – This verse teaches us about sharing in Christ’s reign.
“If we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us.” – 2 Timothy 2:12
Colossians 1:13 – We have been transferred into God’s kingdom.
“He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son.” – Colossians 1:13
Ephesians 2:6 – We are seated with Christ in heavenly places.
“And raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.” – Ephesians 2:6
Matthew 5:5 – The meek will inherit the earth, echoing royal qualities.
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” – Matthew 5:5
Philippians 3:20 – Our citizenship is in heaven, reflecting our royal status.
“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.” – Philippians 3:20
Hebrews 12:22 – We belong to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem.
“But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable angels in festal gathering.” – Hebrews 12:22
Revelation 5:10 – We are made to reign on earth.
“And you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.” – Revelation 5:10
Psalm 24:1 – The earth is the Lord’s, showing dominion and kingship.
“The earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein.” – Psalm 24:1
Isaiah 61:6 – We will be called priests of the Lord, showcasing our royal heritage.
“But you shall be called the priests of the Lord; they shall speak of you as the ministers of our God.” – Isaiah 61:6
Matthew 28:18 – Jesus commands all authority, linking us back to being royal with Him.
“And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.'” – Matthew 28:18
Revelation 20:4 – Kingship is emphasized in the context of Christ’s reign and ours.
“Then I saw thrones, and seated on them were those to whom the authority to judge was committed.” – Revelation 20:4
James 2:5 – God chooses the poor to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom.
“Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom?” – James 2:5
Psalm 148:13 – The name of the Lord is exalted, reinforcing His royal authority.
“Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted; his majesty is above earth and heaven.” – Psalm 148:13
Romans 5:17 – We reign in life through Jesus Christ.
“For if, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ.” – Romans 5:17
Genesis 1:26 – We are made in God’s image, reflecting His royal nature.
“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.'” – Genesis 1:26
Revelation 3:21 – The promise to sit with Christ on His throne.
“The one who conquers, I will grant him to sit with me on my throne.” – Revelation 3:21
Luke 22:29 – Jesus gives a kingdom, echoing the essence of royalty.
“And I assign to you, as my Father assigned to me, a kingdom.” – Luke 22:29
1 Timothy 6:15 – The King of Kings will be revealed at the right time.
“Which he will display at the proper time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords.” – 1 Timothy 6:15
2 Corinthians 5:20 – We are ambassadors for Christ, representing His kingdom.
“Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us.” – 2 Corinthians 5:20
Jeremiah 29:11 – God has plans for us, reflecting our royal destiny.
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” – Jeremiah 29:11
Isaiah 54:17 – No weapon formed will prosper against us, a motto of royal protection.
“No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed.” – Isaiah 54:17
Psalm 78:70-72 – God’s selection of leaders reinforces His plan for authority.
“He chose David his servant and took him from the sheepfolds; from following the nursing ewes he brought him to shepherd his people.” – Psalm 78:70-72
Matthew 19:28 – The twelve apostles will sit on thrones in the kingdom.
“Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, I say to you, in the new world, when the Son of Man will sit on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones.'” – Matthew 19:28
Lamentations 3:22-23 – God’s mercies reflect His royal nature.
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning.” – Lamentations 3:22-23
Exodus 19:6 – We are a holy nation, reflecting our royal heritage.
“And you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.” – Exodus 19:6
Final Thoughts
Reflecting on our identity as royalty in God’s kingdom is empowering. It reassures us of our inherited rights and responsibilities as children of the King. Each verse reminds us that our royal status is not dependent on our achievements but rather on God’s grace. When we understand this, it uplifts us in our day-to-day lives. We can walk boldly, knowing we carry the authority and love of the One who created everything.
As we go forward, let’s remember that we are part of something greater. Embracing our identity encourages us to live faithfully and share that same love with others. Just as we are called to reign in life, let us also invite others into this royal family. The call is loud and clear. We must let that love shine as we walk in our royal roles.
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