1 Peter 1:1

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the sojourners that are dispersed through Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

Acts 16:6-7

When they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia,

James 1:1

JAMES, a servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes that are in the dispersion, greeting.

Matthew 4:18

And as he was walking by the sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, throwing a net into the sea, for they were fishers.

Matthew 10:2

Now these are the names of the twelve apostles: the first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother;

Matthew 24:22

And unless those days should be made few, no flesh could be saved. But on account of the elect those days shall be made few.

John 1:41-42

One of the two that heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter.

John 7:35

Then the Jews said among themselves: Whither is this man about to go, that we shall not find him? Is he about to go to those who are dispersed among the Greeks, and to teach the Greeks?

John 11:52

and not for the nation only, but that he should gather into one the children of God that were scattered abroad.

John 21:15-17

When, therefore, they had taken breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter: Simon, son of Jonah, Do you love me more than these? He said to him: Yes, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said to him: Feed my lambs.

Acts 2:5-11

Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem devout Jews, from every nation under heaven.

Acts 6:9

Then there arose some who be longed to the synagogue called the synagogue of the Freedmen, and some of the Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and of those who were from Cilicia and Asia, and they disputed with Stephen.

Acts 8:4

Then they that were dispersed went everywhere preaching the word.

Acts 18:2

and finding a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had lately come from Italy, with Priscilla his wife, because Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome, he went to them;

Acts 18:23

And having spent some time there, he departed, and went through the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

Acts 19:10

This continued for two years; so that all that dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.

Acts 20:16-18

For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not spend time in Asia; for he hastened, that, if it were possible for him, he might be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

1 Corinthians 16:19

The churches of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla, with the church that is in their house, send you many salutations in the Lord.

2 Corinthians 1:8

For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which came upon us in Asia, that we were exceedingly oppressed, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life.

Galatians 1:2

and all the brethren that are with me, to the churches of Galatia:

Ephesians 2:12

that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the community of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and having no God in the world:

Ephesians 2:19

Now, therefore, you are no longer strangers and sojourners, but fellow-citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,

2 Timothy 1:15

You know this, that all those who are in Asia have turned away from me; all those, I say, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

Hebrews 11:13

All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off. and having embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved, I beseech you, as strangers and sojourners, that you keep yourselves from fleshly desires, which war against the soul,

2 Peter 1:1

SIMON PETER, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained faith, equally as precious as our own, in the plan of justification revealed by our God and Savior Jesus Christ:

Revelation 1:11

saying: What you see, write in a book, and send to the seven churches; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.

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Summary

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

Cappadocia

Bithynia

Bible References

The

1 Peter 2:11
Beloved, I beseech you, as strangers and sojourners, that you keep yourselves from fleshly desires, which war against the soul,
Acts 2:5
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem devout Jews, from every nation under heaven.
Ephesians 2:12
that you were at that time without Christ, being aliens from the community of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and having no God in the world:
Hebrews 11:13
All these died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off. and having embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and sojourners in the land.

Scattered

John 7:35
Then the Jews said among themselves: Whither is this man about to go, that we shall not find him? Is he about to go to those who are dispersed among the Greeks, and to teach the Greeks?
John 11:52
and not for the nation only, but that he should gather into one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
Acts 8:4
Then they that were dispersed went everywhere preaching the word.
James 1:1
JAMES, a servant of God, and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes that are in the dispersion, greeting.

Pontus

Acts 2:5
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem devout Jews, from every nation under heaven.
Acts 18:2
and finding a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had lately come from Italy, with Priscilla his wife, because Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome, he went to them;

Galatia

Acts 16:6
When they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia,
Acts 18:23
And having spent some time there, he departed, and went through the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.
Galatians 1:2
and all the brethren that are with me, to the churches of Galatia:

Cappadocia

Acts 2:9
Parthians and Modes and Elamites, and we who dwell in Mesopotamia, Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

Asia

Acts 6:9
Then there arose some who be longed to the synagogue called the synagogue of the Freedmen, and some of the Cyrenians and Alexandrians, and of those who were from Cilicia and Asia, and they disputed with Stephen.
Acts 16:6
When they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, being forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia,
Acts 19:10
This continued for two years; so that all that dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.
Acts 20:16
For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not spend time in Asia; for he hastened, that, if it were possible for him, he might be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.
1 Corinthians 16:19
The churches of Asia salute you: Aquila and Priscilla, with the church that is in their house, send you many salutations in the Lord.
2 Corinthians 1:8
For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which came upon us in Asia, that we were exceedingly oppressed, beyond our strength, so that we despaired even of life.
2 Timothy 1:15
You know this, that all those who are in Asia have turned away from me; all those, I say, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
Revelation 1:11
saying: What you see, write in a book, and send to the seven churches; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.

Bithynia

Acts 16:7
and had come to Mysia, they attempted to go into Bithynia; and the Spirit did not permit them.