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1 Peter 5:12
New International Version
1 Peter 5:12
New International Version
Final Greetings
12 With the help of Silas,[a](A) whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly,(B) encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.(C)
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- 1 Peter 5:12 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas
1 Peter 5:12
King James Version
1 Peter 5:12
King James Version
12 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.
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1 Peter 5:12
English Standard Version
1 Peter 5:12
English Standard Version
Final Greetings
12 By (A)Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, (B)I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is (C)the true grace of God. (D)Stand firm in it.
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1 Peter 5:12
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
1 Peter 5:12
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V. Conclusion
12 I write you this briefly through Silvanus,[a] whom I consider a faithful brother, exhorting you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Remain firm in it.
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- 5:12 Silvanus: the companion of Paul (see 2 Cor 1:19; 1 Thes 1:1; 2 Thes 1:1). Jews and Jewish Christians, like Paul, often had a Hebrew name (Saoul, Silas) and a Greek or Latin name (Paul, Silvanus). On Silvanus’s possible role as amanuensis, see Introduction.
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