The Priesthood of All Believers

What is meant by the "Priesthood of all believers?"

1 Peter 2:9-10 (New Living Translation)

9 But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are a kingdom of priests, God's holy nation, his very own possession. This is so you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light. 10 "Once you were not a people; now you are the people of God. Once you received none of God's mercy; now you have received his mercy."

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