1 Peter 5:12
Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
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In Context
11To Him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.
13The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.
Cross References
John 21:21When Peter saw him, he asked, “Lord, what about him?”
Acts 20:24But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course with joy and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
1 Corinthians 15:1Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm.
2 Corinthians 1:24Not that we lord it over your faith, but we are fellow workers with you for your joy, because it is by faith that you stand firm.
Ephesians 3:3that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.
Colossians 1:7You also learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf,
Matthew Henry on 1 Peter 5:11-14
The Apostle's Prayer. ( a. d. 66.) 10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. 12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand. 13 The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth… Read the whole commentary →