1 Peter 1:1-2

1 Peter 1:1-2

Greeting

1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,

To those who are elect exiles of (A)the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to (B)the foreknowledge of God the Father, (C)in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and (D)for sprinkling with his blood:

May (E)grace and (F)peace be multiplied to you.

Cross references:

  1. 1 Peter 1:1 : See James 1:1
  2. 1 Peter 1:2 : Acts 2:23; [Rom. 8:29; 11:2]
  3. 1 Peter 1:2 : See 1 Thess. 4:3
  4. 1 Peter 1:2 : Heb. 10:22; 12:24
  5. 1 Peter 1:2 : 2 Pet. 1:2
  6. 1 Peter 1:2 : Dan. 4:1; Jude 2
English Standard Version (ESV)The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers.

 

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