12 Through Silvanus,[a](A) a faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly in order to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it! 13 She who is in Babylon,(B) chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son. 14 Greet one another with a kiss of love.(C) Peace(D) to all of you who are in Christ.[b]

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Footnotes

  1. 5:12 Or Silas; Ac 15:22–32; 16:19–40; 17:1–16
  2. 5:14 Other mss read Christ Jesus. Amen.

Final Greeting

12 Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written this short letter to encourage you and to testify that this is to be the true grace of God in which you are to stand firm! 13 Your sister church[a] in Babylon, chosen along with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, whom I regard as a son. 14 Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace be to all of you who are in the Messiah![b]

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:13 Lit. She who is
  2. 1 Peter 5:14 Or Christ; other mss. read the Messiah Jesus! Amen