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

10In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. 11All power to him forever! Amen. 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. 13Your sister church here in Babylon sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark. 14Greet each other with a kiss of love. Peace be with all of you who are in Christ.

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 Jesus Christ, the Son of God, does not waver between “Yes” and “No.” He is the one whom Silas, Timothy, and I preached to you, and as God’s ultimate “Yes,” he always does what he says.
• 1 Thessalonians 1:1This letter is from Paul, Silas, and Timothy. We are writing to the church in Thessalonica, to you who belong to God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. May God give you grace and peace.
• 2 Thessalonians 1:1This letter is from Paul, Silas, and Timothy. We are writing to the church in Thessalonica, to you who belong to God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Ephesians 6:21To bring you up to date, Tychicus will give you a full report about what I am doing and how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper in the Lord’s work.
• Colossians 1:7You learned about the Good News from Epaphras, our beloved co-worker. He is Christ’s faithful servant, and he is helping us on your behalf.
• Colossians 4:7Tychicus will give you a full report about how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper who serves with me in the Lord’s work.
• Ephesians 3:3As I briefly wrote earlier, God himself revealed his mysterious plan to me.
• Hebrews 13:22I urge you, dear brothers and sisters, to pay attention to what I have written in this brief exhortation.
• Jude 1:3Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people.
• John 21:21Peter asked Jesus, “What about him, Lord?”
• Acts 20:24But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus—the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful grace of God.
• 1 John 5:9Since we believe human testimony, surely we can believe the greater testimony that comes from God. And God has testified about his Son.
• 3 John 1:12Everyone speaks highly of Demetrius, as does the truth itself. We ourselves can say the same for him, and you know we speak the truth.
• 1 Corinthians 15:1Let me now remind you, dear brothers and sisters, of the Good News I preached to you before. You welcomed it then, and you still stand firm in it.
• Galatians 1:8Let God’s curse fall on anyone, including us or even an angel from heaven, who preaches a different kind of Good News than the one we preached to you.
• 2 Peter 2:15They have wandered off the right road and followed the footsteps of Balaam son of Beor, who loved to earn money by doing wrong.

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