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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: Who is Peter writing to in his 1st Epistle ? |
Bible Answer: Greetings Zelos4u, Peter is writing to the pilgrims of the Dispersion in various areas. The pilgrims were strangers that were not in their own country. When Rome burned by order of the emperor Nero and because of the persecution many of the Christians fled to other lands. Because of this persecution Peter sent them a letter to encourage them. prayon |