Bible Strands
1 Peter 5:12
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.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The author writes to believers through Silvanus, closing his letter with a final charge just before exchanging greetings with the church in Babylon.
The words — λογίζομαι (logizomai) literally means "I regard" or "I count," establishing the author's personal valuation of Silvanus as reliable.
The thread — The motifs of brief writing and steadfastness appear in Hebrews 13:22 and 1 Corinthians 15:1, while the call to remain in grace aligns with Acts 11:23.
Why it lands — The text states the letter testifies to God's true grace and commands readers to maintain their position in it without deviation.
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The Greek words
King James Version
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.
Cross-references
- 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:
- Romans 5:2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.
- 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.
- Galatians 1:8 But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse!