1 Peter 1:1

King James Version (KJV)

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

Translations

1 Peter 1:1 - Amplified Bible

PETER, AN apostle (a special messenger) of Jesus Christ, [writing] to the elect exiles of the dispersion scattered (sowed) abroad in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

1 Peter 1:1 - American Standard Version

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

1 Peter 1:1 - Bible in Basic English

Peter, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, to the saints who are living in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

1 Peter 1:1 - Darby Bible

Peter, apostle of Jesus Christ, to [the] sojourners of [the] dispersion of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

1 Peter 1:1 - English Standard Version

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

1 Peter 1:1 - King James Version

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

1 Peter 1:1 - La Biblia de las Americas

Pedro, apòstol de Jesucristo:
A los expatriados, de la dispersiòn en el Ponto, Galacia, Capadocia, Asia y Bitinia, elegidos

1 Peter 1:1 - The Message

I, Peter, am an apostle on assignment by Jesus, the Messiah, writing to exiles scattered to the four winds. Not one is missing, not one forgotten. God the Father has his eye on each of you, and has determined by the work of the Spirit to keep you obedient through the sacrifice of Jesus. May everything good from God be yours!

1 Peter 1:1 - New American Standard Bible

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,
To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen

1 Peter 1:1 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

Pedro, apòstol de Jesucristo:
A los expatriados, de la dispersiòn en el Ponto, Galacia, Capadocia, Asia y Bitinia, elegidos

1 Peter 1:1 - World English Bible

Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen ones who are living as aliens in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

1 Peter 1:1 - Young's Living Translation

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

1 Peter 1:1 - Additional Comments

Background:
* Written by Peter with Silvanus, in elegant Greek (because of Silvanus' (Silas') help); 2 Peter is written in basic Greek, probably written by Peter without help from others
* Written in early 60's AD, amidst some persecution. Around 65 AD Nero starts persecuting Christians, which continued for 100's of years.
* An apostle - "one sent with a message" implies function rather than status - spoke with authority
* Written to Christian churches in Roman provinces then know as Asia Minor. Today this is part of Turkey.
* Consisted primarily of Gentile Christians converted from paganism.
Purpose of letter:
* Several passages in 1 Peter parallel what Peter said in his speeches in Acts (1:20 <-> Acts 2:23, 4:5 <-> Acts 10:42, 2:7-8 <-> 4:10-11)
* Overall, message is we are in a foreign land, as ambassadors.
* It can be considered a complete summary of Christian faith and responsibility, covering from salvation, to new believers, to maturity and obedience.
* It links sound doctrine and holy living.
* Their relationship with Him would carry them though any and all of life's difficult situations no matter how fearful they may be.
* They were probably under great persecution.
* Both 1 Peter and 2 Peter end with theme of victory.
Note that Peter establishes his authority up front, reminding them of his position as one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. This is not an arrogant stand, but a statement of authority from which he can convey the messege of Jesus Christ. It is reasonable to state to others your position, as long as it is for their benefit, and not to lift yourself up.
Peter was written by Peter, and was written to be passed on to the various churches in Asia Minor. These churches consisted of many people who left Jerusalem because of persecution, so they were now considered pilgrims, the Dispersion. They left probably everything they had for their faith in Christ, but a relationship with God is worth more than any gold or silver (vs 7, 1 Cor 3:12-15).

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