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Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
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elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace be multiplied.
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Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,
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to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,
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who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
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In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while, if need be, you have been grieved by various trials,