1 Peter 5:12

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

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.

Literal

Through Silvanus, the faithful brother as I reckon him, I wrote to you through few words, exhorting and testifying this to be the true grace of God, in which you stand.

Latin

Per Silvanum fidelem fratrem vobis, ut arbitror, breviter scripsi: obsecrans et contestans, hanc esse veram gratiam Dei, in qua statis.

Original

Greek

English

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.

Notes

1 Peter 5:12

Through: This word identifies Silvanus as the amanuensis. An amanuensis is a person who writes down words as another person speaks or directs.
Silvanus: Silvanus is also known by the shorter name Silas. Both names refer to the same individual. He was a close colleague of Paul after the council in Jerusalem (Acts 15:40; 16:19; 17:10, 14–15; 18:5; 2 Corinthians 1:19; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1).
We do not know how Silvanus later joined Peter in Rome. He may have traveled with Paul or followed him at a later time (Acts 27:1–28:31).

1 Peter 5:1–14

Peter concludes the letter with directions to:

elders (5:1–4),
younger people (5:5), and
the entire church (5:5–11).

He then gives final greetings and ends the letter (5:12–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Simon Peter The Grace of God The Written Word

Related verses

Hebrews 13:22
I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
Acts 11:23
When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.
1 Corinthians 15:1
Now, brothers, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received, and in which you stand firm.
2 Corinthians 1:19
For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was proclaimed among you by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but in Him it has always been “Yes.”
Acts 20:24
But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.
1 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.
2 Thessalonians 1:1
Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
Colossians 1:7
You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
1 John 5:9–10
Even if we accept human testimony, the testimony of God is greater. For this is the testimony that God has given about His Son.
2 Corinthians 1:24
Not 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.
2 Peter 1:12
Therefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.

People

Silas: Prominent member of the Jerusalem church, companion of Paul

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Hebrews, Letter to the Peter, First Letter of Silas Silvanus Writer

Topics

Faithfulness: Silvanus Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Silas: Carries Peter's Letter to Asia Minor Testimony: Religious, Exemplified

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