who are kept by the power of God through faith for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

that the genuineness of your faith, being much more precious than gold that perishes, though it is tested by fire, may be found to praise, honor, and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,

receiving the end of your faith—the salvation of your souls.

who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world.

Farewell and Peace

By Silvanus, our faithful brother as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.