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.

Conclusion and Final Greetings

12 Through Silvanus, the faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly[a] to encourage you and to attest that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. 13 She who is in Babylon, chosen the same as you, greets you, and so does my son Mark. 14 Greet one another with a loving kiss. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:12 Literally “by a few”