1 Peter 1:2 meaning and explanation
according to the foreknowledge of God the Father and sanctified by the Spirit for obedience to Jesus Christ and sprinkling by His blood: Grace and peace be yours in abundance.
1 Peter 1:2, Berean Standard Bible
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Peter, writing to scattered believers in Asia Minor, describes them as chosen by the Father's foreknowledge, sanctified by the Spirit, and set apart for obedience and for the sprinkling of Jesus' blood. The phrase echoes the covenant at Sinai, where Moses sprinkled blood on the people to seal their obedience to God.
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