From Peter, an apostle. Peter does not claim authority higher than the other apostles. To God's chosen people. See Romans 8:29-30 and notes. Refugees scattered. DIASPORA originally meant the Jews who were scattered all over the world in Gentile nations. But it soon came to be used of Christians in general, both Jew and Gentile. Christians are refugees, from another world (Philippians 3:20). The Letter is addressed to five Roman provinces where Paul had preached the Good News of God's act in Christ to set men free.

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