A   ¹Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ,

B  To the pilgrims of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, ² elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ:

 A’  Grace to you and peace be multiplied.

A: Peter, His Identity and Core Message.   

B: The Recipients, the Earthly and the Heavenly Identity.