Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the chosen ones who are living as strangers in the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia,

 (iv) The dead would be resurrected. It is Jesus' promise that at the last time he will raise up his own ( John 6:39-40; John 6:44; John 6:54; John 11:24). 