1 Peter, apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen men, to the comelings of scattering abroad, [or the chosen guests, or comelings, of dispersion, or the scattering abroad], of Pontus, of Galatia, of Cappadocia, of Asia, and of Bithynia,

2 by the before-knowing [or the prescience] of God, the Father, in hallowing of Spirit, by obedience, and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ, grace and peace be multiplied to you.