God’s Word Translation
1 Peter 5:12
12I’ve written this short letter to you and I’m sending it by Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother. I’ve written to encourage you and to testify that this is God’s genuine good will. Remain firmly established in it!
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
10God, who shows you his kindness and who has called you through Christ Jesus to his eternal glory, will restore you, strengthen you, make you strong, and support you as you suffer for a little while. 11Power belongs to him forever. Amen. I’ve written this short letter to you and I’m sending it by Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother. I’ve written to encourage you and to testify that this is God’s genuine good will. Remain firmly established in it! 13Your sister church in Babylon, chosen by God, and my son Mark send you greetings. 14Greet each other with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
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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 1:19God’s Son, Jesus Christ, whom I, Silvanus, and Timothy told you about, was true not false. Because of him our message was always true.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1From Paul, Silas, and Timothy. To the church at Thessalonica united with God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Good will and peace are yours!
- 2 Thessalonians 1:1From Paul, Silas, and Timothy. To the church at Thessalonica united with God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Ephesians 6:21I’m sending Tychicus to you. He is our dear brother and a faithful deacon in the Lord’s work. He will tell you everything that is happening to me so that you will know how I’m getting along.
- Colossians 1:7You learned about this Good News from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant. He is taking your place here as a trustworthy deacon for Christ
- Colossians 4:7I’m sending Tychicus to you. He is our dear brother, trustworthy deacon, and partner in the Lord’s work. He will tell you everything that is happening to me.
- Ephesians 3:3You have heard that he let me know this mystery through a revelation. I’ve already written to you about this briefly.
- Hebrews 13:22I urge you, brothers and sisters, to listen patiently to my encouraging words. I have written you a short letter.
- Jude 1:3Dear friends, I had intended to write to you about the salvation we share. But something has come up. It demands that I write to you and encourage you to continue your fight for the Christian faith that was entrusted to God’s holy people once for all time.
- John 21:21When Peter saw him, he asked Jesus, “Lord, what about him?”
- Acts 20:24But I don’t place any value on my own life. I want to finish the race I’m running. I want to carry out the mission I received from the Lord Jesus—the mission of testifying to the Good News of God’s kindness.
- 1 John 5:9We accept human testimony. God’s testimony is greater because it is the testimony that he has given about his Son.
- 3 John 1:12Everyone, including the truth itself, says good things about Demetrius. We also say good things about him, and you know that what we say is true.
- 1 Corinthians 15:1Brothers and sisters, I’m making known to you the Good News which I already told you, which you received, and on which your faith is based.
- Galatians 1:8Whoever tells you good news that is different from the Good News we gave you should be condemned to hell, even if he is one of us or an angel from heaven.
- 2 Peter 2:15These false teachers have left the straight path and wandered off to follow the path of Balaam, son of Beor. Balaam loved what his wrongdoing earned him.
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
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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
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