1 Peter 1:1

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Peter, Apostle of Jesus Christ, to the newly-arrived elect of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

Cross References

Esther 3:8

Nor was anyone compelled to drink who was unwilling, but, just as the king had appointed, one of his nobles was set over each table, so that each one might select what he wanted.

Psalm 44:11

Listen, daughter, and see, and incline your ear. And forget your people and your father's house.

Ezekiel 6:8

And I will leave among you those who will escape the sword among the Gentiles, when I will have dispersed you upon the earth.

Leviticus 26:33

Then I will scatter you among the Gentiles, and I will unsheathe the sword after you. And your land will be deserted, and your cities will be demolished.

Matthew 10:2

Now the names of the twelve Apostles are these: the First, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother,

Matthew 24:22

And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days shall be shortened.

Matthew 4:18

And Jesus, walking near the Sea of Galilee, saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, and his brother Andrew, casting a net into the sea (for they were fishermen).

Luke 18:7

So then, will not God grant the vindication of his elect, who cry out to him day and night? Or will he continue to endure them?

John 11:52

And not only for the nation, but in order to gather together as one the children of God who have been dispersed.

John 7:35

And so the Jews said among themselves: "Where is this place to which he will go, such that we will not find him? Will he go to those dispersed among the Gentiles and teach the Gentiles?

Acts 18:2

And upon finding a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently arrived from Italy with Priscilla his wife, (because Claudius had ordered all Jews to depart from Rome,) he met with them.

Acts 18:23

And having spent some length of time there, he set out, and he walked in order through the region of Galatia and Phrygia, strengthening all the disciples.

Acts 19:10

Now this was done throughout two years, so that all who were living in Asia listened to the Word of the Lord, both Jews and Gentiles.

Acts 6:9

But certain ones, from the synagogue of the so-called Libertines, and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those who were from Cilicia and Asia rose up and were disputing with Stephen.

Acts 8:4

Therefore, those who had been dispersed were traveling around, evangelizing the Word of God.

1 Corinthians 16:19

The churches of Asia greet you. Aquila and Priscilla greet you greatly in the Lord, with the church of their household, where I also am a guest.

2 Corinthians 1:8

For we do not want you to be ignorant, brothers, about our tribulation, which happened to us in Asia. For we were weighed down beyond measure, beyond our strength, so that we became weary, even of life itself.

Galatians 1:2

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

Ephesians 2:12

and that you were, in that time, without Christ, being foreign to the way of life of Israel, being visitors to the testament, having no hope of the promise, and being without God in this world.

Ephesians 2:19

Now, therefore, you are no longer visitors and new arrivals. Instead, you are citizens among the saints in the household of God,

Deuteronomy 28:64

The Lord will disperse you among all the peoples, from the heights of the earth to its furthest limits. And there you will serve foreign gods of wood and of stone, which you and your fathers did not know.

Deuteronomy 32:26

I said: Where are they? I will cause their memory to cease from among men.

Deuteronomy 4:27

And he will scatter you among all the nations, and few of you will remain among those nations, to which the Lord will lead you.

2 Timothy 1:15

Know this: that all those who are in Asia have turned away from me, among whom are Phigellus and Hermogenes.

Hebrews 11:13

All of these passed away, adhering to faith, not having received the promises, yet beholding them from afar and saluting them, and confessing themselves to be sojourners and guests upon the earth.

James 1:1

James, servant of God and of our Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes of the dispersion, greetings.

1 Peter 2:11

Most beloved, I beg you, as new arrivals and sojourners, to abstain from carnal desires, which battle against the soul.

2 Peter 1:1

Simon Peter, servant and Apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have been allotted an equal faith with us in the justice of our God and in our Savior Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:11

saying, "What you see, write in a book, and send it to the seven Churches, which are in Asia: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamus, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."