1 Peter 5:12
By Sylvanus, a faithful brother of yours, as I suppose, I have written you briefly, to comfort you, and to testify that this is the true grace of God. In this stand fast.
Montgomery New Testament
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In Context
11His is the dominion forever and ever; Amen.
13Your sister church in Babylon, elect with you, sends you salutations, and so does Marcus, my son.
Cross References
John 21:21On catching sight of him, Peter said to Jesus, "Lord, what about him?"
Acts 20:24But I hold not my life of any account, as dear unto myself, if only I may run my race, and accomplish the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to attest the gospel of the grace of God.
1 Corinthians 15:1Now I am calling to your remembrance, brothers, the gospel which I preached to you, which you also received, and on which you have taken your stand,;47 The first man is of the earth, earthly; the second Man is of heaven.
2 Corinthians 1:24(not that I am attempting to lord it over your faith, but rather to work with you for your happiness); for your faith is stedfast.
Ephesians 3:3You have heard how by direct revelation the secret truth was made known to me, as I have already briefly written you.
Colossians 1:7as you learned it from Epaphras, our dearly loved fellow slave. He is a faithful minister of Jesus Christ in 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 →