1 Peter 5:12

1 Peter 5:12 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)With the help of Silas, 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 fast in it.
• English Standard Version (ESV)By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
• New King James Version (NKJV)By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.

Context of 1 Peter 5:12

10After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace [who imparts His blessing and favor], who called you to His own eternal glory in Christ, will Himself complete, confirm, strengthen, and establish you [making you what you ought to be]. 11To Him be dominion (power, authority, sovereignty) forever and ever. Amen. By Silvanus, our faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly, to counsel and testify that this is the true grace [the undeserved favor] of God. Stand firm in it! 13She [the church] who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son [in the faith], Mark. 14Greet one another with a kiss of love. To all of you who are in Christ, may there be peace.

1 Peter 5:12 word by word

Διὰ Σιλουανοῦ ὑμῖν τοῦ πιστοῦ ἀδελφοῦ, ὡς λογίζομαι, δι᾽ ὀλίγων ἔγραψα παρακαλῶν καὶ ἐπιμαρτυρῶν ταύτην εἶναι ἀληθῆ χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ, εἰς ἣν στῆτε.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Byδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• SilvanusΣιλουανόςSilouanos · SilvanusG4610
• a faithfulπιστόςpistos · faithfulG4103
• brotherἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
• unto youσύsu · youG4771
• asὡςhōs · as/whenG5613
• I supposeλογίζομαιlogizomai · to countG3049
• I have writtenγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
• brieflyὀλίγοςoligos · little/fewG3641
• exhortingπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• testifyingἐπιμαρτυρέωepimartureō · to testify toG1957
• that thisοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• the trueἀληθήςalēthēs · trueG227
• graceχάριςcharis · graceG5485
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• whereinεἰςeis · towardG1519
• ·ὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• ye standἵστημιhistēmi · to standG2476

Cross-references for 1 Peter 5:12

• 2 Corinthians 1:19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, by me, Silvanus, and Timothy, was not “Yes” and “No,” but has proved to be “Yes” in Him [true and faithful, the divine “Yes” affirming God’s promises].
• 1 Thessalonians 1:1Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being from God].
• 2 Thessalonians 1:1Paul, Silvanus (Silas), and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
• Ephesians 6:21Now, so that you may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will tell you everything.
• Colossians 1:7You learned it from [our representative] Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf
• Colossians 4:7As to all my affairs, Tychicus, who is a much-loved brother and faithful assistant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will give you all the information.
• Ephesians 3:3and that by [divine] revelation the mystery was made known to me, as I have already written in brief.
• Hebrews 13:22I call on you, brothers and sisters, listen [patiently] to this message of exhortation and encouragement, for I have written to you briefly.
• Jude 1:3Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I was compelled to write to you [urgently] appealing that you fight strenuously for [the defense of] the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints [the faith that is the sum of Christian belief that was given verbally to believers].
• John 21:21So when Peter saw him, he asked Jesus, “Lord, and what about this man [what is in his future]?”
• Acts 20:24But I do not consider my life as something of value or dear to me, so that I may [with joy] finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify faithfully of the good news of God’s [precious, undeserved] grace [which makes us free of the guilt of sin and grants us eternal life].
• 1 John 5:9If we accept [as we do] the testimony of men [that is, if we are willing to take the sworn statements of fallible humans as evidence], the testimony of God is greater [far more authoritative]; for this is the testimony of God, that He has testified regarding His Son.
• 3 John 1:12Demetrius has received a good testimony and commendation from everyone—and from the truth [the standard of God’s word] itself; and we add our testimony and speak well of him, and you know that our testimony is true.
• 1 Corinthians 15:1Now brothers and sisters, let me remind you [once again] of the good news [of salvation] which I preached to you, which you welcomed and accepted and on which you stand [by faith].
• Galatians 1:8But even if we, or an angel from heaven, should preach to you a gospel contrary to that which we [originally] preached to you, let him be condemned to destruction!
• 2 Peter 2:15Abandoning the straight road [that is, the right way to live], they have gone astray; they have followed the way of [the false teacher] Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the reward of wickedness;

Commentaries on 1 Peter 5:12

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose - To say the least of this translation, it is extremely obscure, and not put together with that elegance which is usual to our translators. I see no reason why the clause may not be thus translated: I have written to you, as I consider, briefly, by Silvanus, the faithful brother. On all hands it is allowed that this Silvanus was the same as Silas, Paul's faithful companion in travel, mentioned Acts…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12By Silvanus - Or Silas. See the 2 Corinthians 1:19 note; 1 Thessalonians 1:1, note. He was the intimate friend and companion of Paul, and had labored much with him in the regions where the churches were situated to which this Epistle was addressed. In what manner he became acquainted with Peter, or why he was now with him in Babylon is unknown. A faithful brother unto you, as I suppose - The expression “as I suppose” - ̔ ́ hōs logizomai- does not imply…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-14Verses 10-14 In conclusion, the apostle prays to God for them, as the God of all grace. Perfect implies their progress towards perfection. Stablish imports the curing of our natural lightness and inconstancy. Strengthen has respect to the growth of graces, especially where weakest and lowest. Settle signifies to fix upon a sure foundation, and may refer to Him who is the Foundation and Strength of believers. These expressions show that perseverance and…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 12Through: 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…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. Silvanus--Silas, the companion of Paul and Timothy: a suitable messenger by whom to confirm, as Peter here does, Paul's doctrine of "the true grace of God" in the same churches (compare 2Pe 3:16). We never meet with Silvanus as Paul's companion after Paul's last journey to Jerusalem. His connection with Peter was plainly subsequent to that journey. as I suppose--Join "faithful unto you [Steiger], as I suppose." Silvanus may have stood in a close…Read the comment

Topics related to 1 Peter 5:12

• Gospel
• Silas
• Testimony

In the dictionaries

• God
• Silvanus
• Silas, Silvanus
• god, false god, goddess, idol, idolater, idolatrous, idolatry
• Adversary
• Constraint
• Devour
• Ensample
• Grace
• Heritage

Commentaries on 1 Peter 5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings