New King James Version
1 Peter 5:12
12By 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.
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 Living Translation (NLT)I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God’s grace for you. Stand firm in this grace.
Context of 1 Peter 5:12
10But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. 11To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen. 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. 13She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. 14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to you all who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
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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 1:19For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us—by me, Silvanus, and Timothy—was not Yes and No, but in Him was Yes.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:1Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ:
- Ephesians 6:21But that you also may know my affairs and how I am doing, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make all things known to you;
- Colossians 1:7as you also learned from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf,
- Colossians 4:7Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
- Ephesians 3:3how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already,
- Hebrews 13:22And I appeal to you, brethren, bear with the word of exhortation, for I have written to you in few words.
- Jude 1:3Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.
- John 21:21Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, “But Lord, what about this man?”
- Acts 20:24But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
- 1 John 5:9If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater; for this is the witness of God which He has testified of His Son.
- 3 John 1:12Demetrius has a good testimony from all, and from the truth itself. And we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true.
- 1 Corinthians 15:1Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand,
- Galatians 1:8But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed.
- 2 Peter 2:15They have forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
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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