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NASB | 1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, ¶ To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ, To those [elect--both Jewish and Gentile believers] who live as exiles, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia [Minor], and Bithynia, who are chosen [Heb 13:14] |
Bible Question: I would like to have a elementary understanding of 1 Peter |
Bible Answer: To understand a book of the Bible, we need to look at -The author ... Peter (1:1) -The date ... early 60's -The place of writing ... Babylon (5:13) -The recipients ... To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia(1:1) -The purpose (theme) ... For exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! (5:12). The basic outline is -Salutation (1:1-2) -Praise to God for what He's done (1:3-12) -Exhortation to be holy (3:13-5:11) -Closing (5:12-14) |