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1 Peter 1:6-7

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Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia were Roman provinces or regions in northern and western Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). Peter addresses dispersed Christians in these areas, whose varied trials tested and refined their faith, demonstrating its genuine, God-preserved character.

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1 Peter 1:6-7 mentions Asia, Bithynia, Cappadocia, Galatia and Pontus.

Asia · Ingo Mehling
Bithynia · Perseusfs
Cappadocia · Benh LIEU SONG
Galatia · Kaan Keskin

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