1 Peter 1:1

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

Acts 16:6-7

Now passing through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia;

James 1:1

James, , a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus, the Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

Deuteronomy 4:27

And the LORD shall scatter you among the peoples, and ye shall be left few in number among the Gentiles, unto whom the LORD shall take you.

Deuteronomy 28:64

And the LORD shall scatter thee among all the peoples from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone.

Esther 3:8

And Haman said unto King Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of thy kingdom, and their laws are different from all other people; neither do they observe the king's laws: therefore, it is not profitable for the king to allow them to remain.

Psalm 44:11

Thou hast given us over like sheep appointed for food and hast scattered us among the Gentiles.

Ezekiel 6:8

Yet I will leave a remnant that ye may have some that shall escape the sword among the Gentiles when ye shall be scattered through the countries.

Matthew 4:18

And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon, called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishers.

Matthew 10:2

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: the 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 flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

John 1:41-42

He first found his own brother Simon and said unto him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ.

John 7:35

Then the Jews said among themselves, Where will he go that we shall not find him? Will he go unto the dispersed among the Greeks and teach the Greeks?

John 11:52

and not for that nation only, but that he should also gather together in one the sons of God that were scattered abroad.

John 21:15-17

So when they had dined, Jesus said to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He said unto him, Yes, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He said unto him, Feed my lambs.

Acts 2:5-11

(And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.)

Acts 6:9

Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians and Alexandrians and of those of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.

Acts 8:4

But those that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word of the gospel.

Acts 18:2

and found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla (for Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome) and came unto them.

Acts 18:23

And after he had spent some time there, he departed and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, confirming all the disciples.

Acts 19:10

And this continued by the space of two years so that all those who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

Acts 20:16-18

For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, not to detain himself in Asia, for he hasted to keep the day of Pentecost, if it were possible for him, in Jerusalem.

1 Corinthians 16:19

The congregations of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the congregation that is in their house.

2 Corinthians 1:8

Because, brothers, we would not have you ignore our tribulation which was done unto us in Asia, that we were burdened beyond our strength, in such a manner that we despaired even of life:

Galatians 1:2

and all the brethren who are with me, unto the congregations of Galatia:

Ephesians 2:12

that at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world,

Ephesians 2:19

Now therefore ye are no longer strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints and of the household of God,

2 Timothy 1:15

This, thou knowest, that all those who are in Asia are turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.

Hebrews 11:13

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

1 Peter 2:11

Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from the carnal desires which war against the soul

2 Peter 1:1

Simon Peter, slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those that have obtained like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ:

Revelation 1:11

that said, I AM the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, and What thou seest, write in a book and send it unto the seven congregations which are in Asia: unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea.

Leviticus 26:33

And I will scatter you among the Gentiles and will draw out a sword after you, and your land shall be desolate and your cities waste.

Deuteronomy 32:26

I said I would shatter them in pieces: I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men,

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Bible References

The

1 Peter 2:11
Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from the carnal desires which war against the soul
Acts 2:5
(And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.)
Ephesians 2:12
that at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world,
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but seeing them afar off and believing them and embracing them and confessing that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Scattered

Leviticus 26:33
And I will scatter you among the Gentiles and will draw out a sword after you, and your land shall be desolate and your cities waste.
Deuteronomy 4:27
And the LORD shall scatter you among the peoples, and ye shall be left few in number among the Gentiles, unto whom the LORD shall take you.
Deuteronomy 28:64
And the LORD shall scatter thee among all the peoples from the one end of the earth even unto the other; and there thou shalt serve other gods, which neither thou nor thy fathers have known, even wood and stone.
Deuteronomy 32:26
I said I would shatter them in pieces: I would make the remembrance of them to cease from among men,
Esther 3:8
And Haman said unto King Ahasuerus, There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of thy kingdom, and their laws are different from all other people; neither do they observe the king's laws: therefore, it is not profitable for the king to allow them to remain.
Psalm 44:11
Thou hast given us over like sheep appointed for food and hast scattered us among the Gentiles.
Ezekiel 6:8
Yet I will leave a remnant that ye may have some that shall escape the sword among the Gentiles when ye shall be scattered through the countries.
John 7:35
Then the Jews said among themselves, Where will he go that we shall not find him? Will he go unto the dispersed among the Greeks and teach the Greeks?
John 11:52
and not for that nation only, but that he should also gather together in one the sons of God that were scattered abroad.
Acts 8:4
But those that were scattered abroad went everywhere preaching the word of the gospel.
James 1:1
James, , a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus, the Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

Pontus

Acts 2:5
(And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.)
Acts 18:2
and found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, lately come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla (for Claudius had commanded all Jews to depart from Rome) and came unto them.

Galatia

Acts 16:6
Now passing through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia;
Acts 18:23
And after he had spent some time there, he departed and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, confirming all the disciples.
Galatians 1:2
and all the brethren who are with me, unto the congregations of Galatia:

Cappadocia

Acts 2:9
Parthians and Medes and Elamites and the dwellers in Mesopotamia and in Judaea and Cappadocia, in Pontus and Asia,

Asia

Acts 6:9
Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians and Alexandrians and of those of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
Acts 16:6
Now passing through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia;
Acts 19:10
And this continued by the space of two years so that all those who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Acts 20:16
For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, not to detain himself in Asia, for he hasted to keep the day of Pentecost, if it were possible for him, in Jerusalem.
1 Corinthians 16:19
The congregations of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the congregation that is in their house.
2 Corinthians 1:8
Because, brothers, we would not have you ignore our tribulation which was done unto us in Asia, that we were burdened beyond our strength, in such a manner that we despaired even of life:
2 Timothy 1:15
This, thou knowest, that all those who are in Asia are turned away from me, of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
Revelation 1:11
that said, I AM the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, and What thou seest, write in a book and send it unto the seven congregations which are in Asia: unto Ephesus and unto Smyrna and unto Pergamos and unto Thyatira and unto Sardis and unto Philadelphia and unto Laodicea.

Bithynia

Acts 16:7
after they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit suffered them not.

General references

Zephaniah 3:10
From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring me an offering.