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12 By [a]Silvanus, our faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly, to counsel and testify that this is the true grace [the undeserved favor] of God. Stand firm in it! 13 She [the church] who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son [in the faith], Mark. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love.

To all of you who are in Christ, may there be peace.

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  1. 1 Peter 5:12 The Roman name of Silas, Paul’s companion during his second missionary journey (Acts 15:22; 1 Thess 1:1; 2 Thess 1:1).

12 Through (A)Silvanus, our faithful brother [a](for so I regard him), (B)I have written to you briefly, [b]exhorting and testifying that this is (C)the true grace of God. (D)Stand firm in it! 13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, (E)Mark. 14 (F)Greet one another with a kiss of love.

(G)Peace be to you all who are in Christ.

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  1. 1 Peter 5:12 Lit (as I consider)
  2. 1 Peter 5:12 Or encouraging