1 Peter 1:1

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen ones who are living as foreigners in the Diaspora in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

Acts 16:6-7

When they had gone through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.

James 1:1

James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Diaspora: Greetings.

Deuteronomy 4:27

The LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and you shall be left few in number among the nations, where the LORD shall lead you away.

Deuteronomy 28:64

The LORD will scatter you among all peoples, from the one end of the earth even to the other end of the earth; and there you shall serve other gods, which you have not known, you nor your fathers, even wood and stone.

Esther 3:8

Haman said to King Ahasuerus, "There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom, and their laws are different than other people's. They do not keep the king's laws. Therefore it is not for the king's profit to allow them to remain.

Psalm 44:11

You have made us like sheep for food, and have scattered us among the nations.

Ezekiel 6:8

"'"Yet will I leave a remnant, in that you shall have some that escape the sword among the nations, when you shall be scattered through the countries.

Matthew 4:18

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

Matthew 10:2

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

Matthew 24:22

Unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved. But for the sake of the chosen ones, those days will be shortened.

John 1:41-42

He first found his own brother, Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah." (which is translated, Christ).

John 7:35

The Jewish leaders therefore said among themselves, "Where will this man go that we won't find him? Will he go to the Diaspora among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks?

John 11:52

and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.

John 21:15-17

So when they had eaten their breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He said to him, "Yes, Lord; you know that I have affection for you." He said to him, "Feed my lambs."

Acts 2:5-11

Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under the sky.

Acts 6:9

But some of those who were of the synagogue called "The Libertines," and of the Cyrenians, of the Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia arose, disputing with Stephen.

Acts 8:4

Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around proclaiming the word.

Acts 18:2

He found a certain Jew named Aquila, a man of Pontus by race, who had recently come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome. He came to them,

Acts 18:23

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

Acts 19:10

This continued for two years, so that all those who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.

Acts 20:16-18

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

1 Corinthians 16:19

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the church that is in their house.

2 Corinthians 1:8

For we do not desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.

Galatians 1:2

and all the brothers who are with me, to the churches of Galatia:

Ephesians 2:12

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

Ephesians 2:19

So then you are no longer strangers and foreigners, but you are fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God,

2 Timothy 1:15

This you know, that all who are in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.

Hebrews 11:13

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;

2 Peter 1:1

Simeon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ:

Revelation 1:11

saying, "What you see, write on a scroll and send to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."

Leviticus 26:33

I will scatter you among the nations, and I will draw out the sword after you: and your land will be a desolation, and your cities shall be a waste.

Deuteronomy 32:26

I said, I want to cut them to pieces. I will remove the memory of them from men;

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Bible References

The

1 Peter 2:11
Beloved, I beg you as foreigners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul;
Acts 2:5
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under the sky.
Ephesians 2:12
that you were at that time separate from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of the promise, having no hope and without God in the world.
Hebrews 11:13
These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Scattered

Leviticus 26:33
I will scatter you among the nations, and I will draw out the sword after you: and your land will be a desolation, and your cities shall be a waste.
Deuteronomy 4:27
The LORD will scatter you among the peoples, and you shall be left few in number among the nations, where the LORD shall lead you away.
Deuteronomy 28:64
The LORD will scatter you among all peoples, from the one end of the earth even to the other end of the earth; and there you shall serve other gods, which you have not known, you nor your fathers, even wood and stone.
Deuteronomy 32:26
I said, I want to cut them to pieces. I will remove the memory of them from men;
Esther 3:8
Haman said to King Ahasuerus, "There is a certain people scattered abroad and dispersed among the peoples in all the provinces of your kingdom, and their laws are different than other people's. They do not keep the king's laws. Therefore it is not for the king's profit to allow them to remain.
Psalm 44:11
You have made us like sheep for food, and have scattered us among the nations.
Ezekiel 6:8
"'"Yet will I leave a remnant, in that you shall have some that escape the sword among the nations, when you shall be scattered through the countries.
John 7:35
The Jewish leaders therefore said among themselves, "Where will this man go that we won't find him? Will he go to the Diaspora among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks?
John 11:52
and not for the nation only, but that he might also gather together into one the children of God who are scattered abroad.
Acts 8:4
Therefore those who were scattered abroad went around proclaiming the word.
James 1:1
James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are in the Diaspora: Greetings.

Pontus

Acts 2:5
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under the sky.
Acts 18:2
He found a certain Jew named Aquila, a man of Pontus by race, who had recently come from Italy, with his wife Priscilla, because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome. He came to them,

Galatia

Acts 16:6
When they had gone through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
Acts 18:23
Having spent some time there, he departed, and went through the region of Galatia, and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.
Galatians 1:2
and all the brothers who are with me, to the churches of Galatia:

Cappadocia

Acts 2:9
Parthians, Medes, Elamites, and people from Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia,

Asia

Acts 6:9
But some of those who were of the synagogue called "The Libertines," and of the Cyrenians, of the Alexandrians, and of those of Cilicia and Asia arose, disputing with Stephen.
Acts 16:6
When they had gone through the region of Phrygia and Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia.
Acts 19:10
This continued for two years, so that all those who lived in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
Acts 20:16
For Paul had determined to sail past Ephesus, that he might not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hastening, if it were possible for him, to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.
1 Corinthians 16:19
The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you much in the Lord, together with the church that is in their house.
2 Corinthians 1:8
For we do not desire to have you uninformed, brothers, concerning our affliction which happened in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, so much that we despaired even of life.
2 Timothy 1:15
This you know, that all who are in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygelus and Hermogenes.
Revelation 1:11
saying, "What you see, write on a scroll and send to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."

Bithynia

Acts 16:7
When they had come opposite Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them.

General references

Zephaniah 3:10
From beyond the rivers of Cush, my worshipers, even the daughter of my dispersed people, will bring my offering.