1 This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ.

I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia. —1 Peter 1:1

Diaspora –

We are living at

2 God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have obeyed him and have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus Christ.

May God give you more and more grace and peace. —1 Peter 1:2

20 God chose him as your ransom long before the world began, but now in these last days he has been revealed for your sake. —1 Peter 1:20