Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,

To God’s elect, exiles scattered throughout the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2 who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of the

Malachi 3:16-4:6

Spirit, to be obedient to Jesus Christ and sprinkled with his blood:

Grace and peace be yours in abundance.

Malachi 3:16-4:6

With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I

have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.1 Peter 5:12

 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my

son Mark.1 Peter 5:13

18 As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew.

They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. 19 “Come,

follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” 20 At once they left their nets and followed him.

Matthew 4:18-20

And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will

build my church, and the gates of Hades will not

overcome it. Matthew 16:18

Again Peter denied it, and at that moment a rooster began

to crow.John 18:27

With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I

have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.1 Peter 5:12

stand fast