'Elect' in the Bible

Peter, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ,To those [elect—both Jewish and Gentile believers] who live as exiles, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia [Minor], and Bithynia, who are chosen

She [the church] who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son [in the faith], Mark.