1 Peter 1:1

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

Acts 16:6-7

And they passed through the Phrygian and Galatian country, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;

James 1:1

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

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 fishers.

Matthew 10:2

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: 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 shortened, no flesh could 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 the Messiah," (which, being translated, is Christ).

John 7:35

The Jews, therefore, said among themselves, "Where is This Man about to go, that we shall not find Him? Is He about to go to the Dispersion among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks?

John 11:52

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

John 21:15-17

So, when they breakfasted, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?" He says to Him, "Yea, Lord, Thou knowest that I fondly love Thee." He saith to him, "Feed My lambs."

Acts 2:5-11

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

Acts 6:9

But there arose some of those who were of the synagogue called the synagogue of the Freedmen, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of those from Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.

Acts 8:4

Those, therefore, who were dispersed, went about, proclaiming the good tidings of the word.

Acts 18:2

And, finding a certain Jew, Aquila by name, a native of Pontus, having recently come from Italy, and Priscilla his wife (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart out of Rome), he came to them;

Acts 18:23

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

Acts 19:10

And this continued for two years; so that all those dwelling 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 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 assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the assembly meeting at their house.

2 Corinthians 1:8

For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning our tribulation which befell us in Asia; that we were exceedingly weighed down beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life:

Galatians 1:2

and all the brethren with me, to the assemblies of Galatia:

Ephesians 2:12

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

Ephesians 2:19

Accordingly, therefore, ye are no longer strangers and sojourners; but ye are fellow-citizens of the saints and of the house-hold of God;

2 Timothy 1:15

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

Hebrews 11:13

These all died according to faith, not having obtained the promises, but having seen them from afar, and having greeted them, and having confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.

1 Peter 2:11

Beloved, I beseech you as sojourners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly desires, which, indeed, war against the soul;

2 Peter 1:1

Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who obtained an equally precious faith with us, in the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:

Revelation 1:11

saying, "What you see, write in a book, and send it to the seven assemblies; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamum, 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 sojourners and pilgrims, to abstain from fleshly desires, which, indeed, war against the soul;
Acts 2:5
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven;
Ephesians 2:12
that at that time ye were apart from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world.
Hebrews 11:13
These all died according to faith, not having obtained the promises, but having seen them from afar, and having greeted them, and having confessed that they were strangers and sojourners on the earth.

Scattered

John 7:35
The Jews, therefore, said among themselves, "Where is This Man about to go, that we shall not find Him? Is He about to go to the Dispersion among the Greeks, and teach the Greeks?
John 11:52
and not for that nation only, but that He might also gather together into one the children of God that are scattered abroad.
Acts 8:4
Those, therefore, who were dispersed, went about, proclaiming the good tidings of the word.
James 1:1
James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are in the Dispersion, greeting.

Pontus

Acts 2:5
Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven;
Acts 18:2
And, finding a certain Jew, Aquila by name, a native of Pontus, having recently come from Italy, and Priscilla his wife (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart out of Rome), he came to them;

Galatia

Acts 16:6
And they passed through the Phrygian and Galatian country, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;
Acts 18:23
And, having spent some time there, he departed, going through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, in order, establishing all the disciples.
Galatians 1:2
and all the brethren with me, to the assemblies of Galatia:

Cappadocia

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

Asia

Acts 6:9
But there arose some of those who were of the synagogue called the synagogue of the Freedmen, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of those from Cilicia and Asia, disputing with Stephen.
Acts 16:6
And they passed through the Phrygian and Galatian country, having been forbidden by the Holy Spirit to speak the word in Asia;
Acts 19:10
And this continued for two years; so that all those dwelling 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 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 assemblies of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla salute you much in the Lord, with the assembly meeting at their house.
2 Corinthians 1:8
For we do not wish you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning our tribulation which befell us in Asia; that we were exceedingly weighed down beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
2 Timothy 1:15
You know this, that all in Asia turned away from me; of whom are Phygellus and Hermogenes.
Revelation 1:11
saying, "What you see, write in a book, and send it to the seven assemblies; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamum, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."

Bithynia

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