Add parallel Print Page Options

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ to the chosen pilgrims[a] of the dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bythinia, according-to[b] the foreknowledge of God the Father, in[c] the sanctification[d] of the Spirit, for[e] obedience and the sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 1:1 That is, temporary residents.
  2. 1 Peter 1:2 Or, based on.
  3. 1 Peter 1:2 Or, in connection with, in the domain of.
  4. 1 Peter 1:2 Or, holiness, holy-making.
  5. 1 Peter 1:2 Or, resulting in.

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,(A)

To God’s elect,(B) exiles(C) scattered(D) throughout the provinces of Pontus,(E) Galatia,(F) Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia,(G) who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge(H) of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the Spirit,(I) to be obedient(J) to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:(K)

Grace and peace be yours in abundance.(L)

Read full chapter