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Text -- 1 Peter 1:1-3 (NET)
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Strongs On/Off
Context
Salutation
1:1 From Peter , an apostle of Jesus Christ , to those temporarily residing abroad (in Pontus , Galatia , Cappadocia , the province of Asia , and Bithynia ) who are chosen
1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling with Jesus Christ’s blood . May grace and peace be yours in full measure !
New Birth to Joy and Holiness
1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead ,
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics
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Names, People and Places:
Dictionary Themes and Topics:
Pontus |
Bithynia |
Regeneration |
Hope |
PETER, SIMON |
Cappadocia |
PETER, THE FIRST EPISTLE OF |
Galatia |
Jesus, The Christ |
God |
Sanctification |
Righteous |
Predestination |
Praise |
ASIA |
TRINITY, 2 |
SONS OF GOD (NEW TESTAMENT) |
SACRIFICE, IN THE NEW TESTAMENT, 1 |
CAPPADOCIA, CAPPADOCIANS |
SPRINKLE; SPRINKLING |
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NET Notes: 1Pe 1:1 Or “to the chosen sojourners…” On this reading the phrases in v. 2 describe their entire existence as sojourners, etc., not just the...
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