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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] |
Subject: Who is Peter writing to his 1st Epistle? |
Bible Note: The answer seems elementary at first but it also appears that Peter maybe writing to the Gentiles as a result of this scripture in chapter 2:10 - Which in time past [were] not a people, but [are] now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. Is this the Jews ?? Were they ever slaves ?? Did they trust in gold and silver for their redemption ?? Received by tradition from their Fathers ?? 1:18-9. 2:18 I have read several comnnentaries and there is no consensus. Some say Jews and some say Gentiles. What say You ?? |