1:1 From Peter, ¹  an apostle of Jesus Christ, to those temporarily residing ²  abroad ³  (in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, the province of Asia, ⁴  and Bithynia) who are chosen ⁵  1:2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father by being set apart by the Spirit for obedience and for sprinkling ⁶  with Jesus Christ’s blood. May grace and peace be yours in full measure! ⁷ 

1:3 Blessed be ⁸  the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he gave us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1:4 that is, ⁹  into ¹⁰  an inheritance imperishable, undefiled, and unfading. It is reserved in heaven for you, 1:5 who by God’s power are protected through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.