1 Peter 1:1-2 & 1:9

The apostle Peter writing (God speaking via scripture...The Word) to the mostly gentile believers toward Rome (who were undergoing widespread questioning and persecution) about how to face the hard times. Does this actually mean those elected for salvation or, among those elected for salvation, He foreknew who would be obedient and evangelize?

Wycliffe Bible of 1384:   1  Petre, apostle of Jhesu Crist, to the chosun men, to the comelingis of scateryng abrood, of Ponte, of Galathie, of Capadosie,
2  of Asye, and of Bitynye, bi the `bifor knowyng of God, the fadir, in halewyng of spirit, bi obedience, and springyng of the blood of Jhesu Crist, grace and pees be multiplied to you....
9  and ye schulen be glorified, and haue the ende of youre feith, the helthe of youre soulis.

King James Bible of 1611: 1  Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,
2  Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, unto obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and peace, be multiplied....
9  Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

NAS Bible of 1960:  1  Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, who are chosen
2   according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, by the sanctifying work of the Spirit, to obey Jesus Christ and be sprinkled with His blood: May grace and peace be yours in the fullest measure....
9   obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls.

NIV Bible 1973-78: 1  Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout 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 Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by his blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance....
9  for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.

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(posted 12 January 2004)