1 Peter 1:1

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the elect sojourners of the Dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

Acts 16:6-7

And they traveled through Phrygia and the Galatian country, being prohibited by the Holy Ghost from speaking the word in Asia.

James 1:1

James, the servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are in the Dispersion, greeting.

Matthew 4:18

And He walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting their net into the sea; for they were fishers.

Matthew 10:2

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

Matthew 24:22

And if those days were not shortened, no life would be saved: but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.

John 1:41-42

he first finds his own brother Simon, and says to him, We have found Messiah, which is being interpreted, Christ.

John 7:35

Then the Jews said to themselves, Where is He about to go, that we shall not find Him? is He about to go into the Dispersion of the Greek, and teach the Greeks?

John 11:52

And not only for the nation, but that He may gather into one the children of God dispersed abroad.

John 21:15-17

Then when they took breakfast, Jesus says to Simon Peter; Simon, the son of Jonah, dost thou love me with divine love more than these? He says to Him, Yes, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee as a friend. He says to him; Feed my lambs.

Acts 2:5-11

And Jews were dwelling at Jerusalem, devout men from every nation, of those under the heaven;

Acts 6:9

And certain ones of the synagogues, called Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia, stood up disputing with Stephen,

Acts 8:4

Therefore indeed, being dispersed abroad, they went everywhere preaching the word:

Acts 18:2

And having found a certain Jew by name Aquila, a Pontic by race, having recently come from Italy, and Priscilla his wife; because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome: he came to them:

Acts 18:23

having spent some time, he went from them, traveling consecutively through the Galatian country and Phrygia, confirming all the disciples.

Acts 19:10

And this took place two years; so that all dwelling in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.

Acts 20:16-18

For Paul decided to sail by Ephesus, in order that it might not be necessary for him to spend the time in Asia: for he was hastening, if it might be possible for him to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

1 Corinthians 16:19

The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca along with the church and their house salute you.

2 Corinthians 1:8

For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction taking place in Asia, because we were burthened exceedingly, above our power, so that we despaired even of living:

Galatians 1:2

and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia.

Ephesians 2:12

because you were at that time without Christ, being alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers of the covenants of the promise, having no hope and being atheists in the world.

Ephesians 2:19

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

2 Timothy 1:15

You know this, that all who are in Asia, of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes have turned away from me.

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in the faith, not having received the promises, but seeing them afar off, and embracing them, and confessing that they are strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved, I exhort you as pilgrims and strangers, to abstain from the carnal desire which wars against the soul;

2 Peter 1:1

Simon Peter, the servant of God and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those receiving like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:11

saying, Write what you are seeing in a book, and send it to the seven churches; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto 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 exhort you as pilgrims and strangers, to abstain from the carnal desire which wars against the soul;
Acts 2:5
And Jews were dwelling at Jerusalem, devout men from every nation, of those under the heaven;
Ephesians 2:12
because you were at that time without Christ, being alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers of the covenants of the promise, having no hope and being atheists in the world.
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in the faith, not having received the promises, but seeing them afar off, and embracing them, and confessing that they are strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Scattered

John 7:35
Then the Jews said to themselves, Where is He about to go, that we shall not find Him? is He about to go into the Dispersion of the Greek, and teach the Greeks?
John 11:52
And not only for the nation, but that He may gather into one the children of God dispersed abroad.
Acts 8:4
Therefore indeed, being dispersed abroad, they went everywhere preaching the word:
James 1:1
James, the servant of God and the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are in the Dispersion, greeting.

Pontus

Acts 2:5
And Jews were dwelling at Jerusalem, devout men from every nation, of those under the heaven;
Acts 18:2
And having found a certain Jew by name Aquila, a Pontic by race, having recently come from Italy, and Priscilla his wife; because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome: he came to them:

Galatia

Acts 16:6
And they traveled through Phrygia and the Galatian country, being prohibited by the Holy Ghost from speaking the word in Asia.
Acts 18:23
having spent some time, he went from them, traveling consecutively through the Galatian country and Phrygia, confirming all the disciples.
Galatians 1:2
and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia.

Cappadocia

Acts 2:9
Parthians and Medes and Elamites, and those inhabiting Mesopotamia, Judea, and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,

Asia

Acts 6:9
And certain ones of the synagogues, called Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia, stood up disputing with Stephen,
Acts 16:6
And they traveled through Phrygia and the Galatian country, being prohibited by the Holy Ghost from speaking the word in Asia.
Acts 19:10
And this took place two years; so that all dwelling in Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.
Acts 20:16
For Paul decided to sail by Ephesus, in order that it might not be necessary for him to spend the time in Asia: for he was hastening, if it might be possible for him to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.
1 Corinthians 16:19
The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca along with the church and their house salute you.
2 Corinthians 1:8
For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction taking place in Asia, because we were burthened exceedingly, above our power, so that we despaired even of living:
2 Timothy 1:15
You know this, that all who are in Asia, of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes have turned away from me.
Revelation 1:11
saying, Write what you are seeing in a book, and send it to the seven churches; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

Bithynia

Acts 16:7
And having come opposite Mysia, they were endeavoring to go on into Bithynia, and the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them;