1 Peter 5:12. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. 12 With the help of Silas, [] whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it. 1 Peter 5 is the fifth (and the last) chapter of the First Epistle of Peter in the New Testament of the Christian Bible.The author identifies himself as "Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ" and the epistle is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle, but there are charges that it is a work of Peter's followers in Rome between 70-100 CE. Let’s ask for the Lord’s help, then get to work. 1-peter 5:12 - 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. Of his history nothing is recorded subsequent to his labours with St. Paul at Corinth (Acts 18:5; 2Corinthians 1:19); but putting together the fact that he is not included in the list of St. Paul's companions in Acts 20:4, with what is implied by this present passage, we might naturally infer that he was left at Ephesus, and devoted himself to the evangelisation of the Asiatic provinces. Jude 1:3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. 1 Peter 5:12: With the help of Silas,Greek "Silvanus" , a variant of "Silas" whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and … We have already seen repeatedly how false that theory is. Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular. Use this table to get a word-for-word translation of the original Greek Scripture. TRUE. 1 Peter 5:12 King James Version (KJV) 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. Dr. Robert S. Rayburn . From para and kaleo; to call near, i.e. The Rev. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. 1 Peter 5:12 NIV 1 Peter 5:12 NLT 1 Peter 5:12 ESV 1 Peter 5:12 NASB 1 Peter 5:12 KJV 1 Peter 5:12 BibleApps.com 1 Peter 5:12 Biblia Paralela 1 Peter 5:12 Chinese Bible 1 Peter 5:12 French Bible 1 Peter 5:12 Clyx Quotations NT Letters: 1 Peter 5:12 Through Silvanus our faithful brother as (1 Pet. July 22, 2018. Peter wants to encourage Christians who are suffering for Christ.Although Christians might suffer in this life, they will not suffer for ever.This world is not their real home. Take a look at 1 Peter 5:12. One day they willlive with God in heaven and share God’s *glory. These last three verses of 1 Peter close the letter and special notice is given to Silvanus (Silas) who, most likely wrote this letter by the direction of the Apostle Peter. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. 1 Peter 5:12–14. 24 Not that we s lord it over your faith , but we work with you for your joy , for you stand firm t in your faith . To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. To reckon, count, charge with; reason, decide, conclude; think, suppose. (5-9) Prayers for their growth and establishment. 9 Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. 1 Peter 5:12 Aramaic NT: Peshitta ܗܠܝܢ ܙܥܘܪܝܬܐ ܐܝܟ ܕܤܒܪ ܐܢܐ ܟܬܒܬ ܠܟܘܢ ܒܝܕ ܤܠܘܢܘܤ ܐܚܐ ܡܗܝܡܢܐ ܘܡܦܤ ܐܢܐ ܘܤܗܕ ܐܢܐ ܕܗܕܐ ܗܝ ܛܝܒܘܬܐ ܫܪܝܪܬܐ ܕܐܠܗܐ ܗܕܐ ܕܩܝܡܝܢ ܐܢܬܘܢ ܒܗ ܀ Additional Parallel Greek. 1 Peter 5:12 New International Version (NIV) Final Greetings. Our study of 1 Peter has reminded us to base our lives on true doctrine so that we might stand firm for Jesus. 1 Peter 4 1 Peter 5:12 2 Peter 1 Favoriting is a great way to keep a list of sermons, programs, and ministry resources in your account. By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, That this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand, that this is the true grace of God: stand ye fast therein. Peter was also commissioned by Jesus to build the Church of Jesus Christ on the foundation of the Gospel: On the proclamation that Jesus, once and for all, had paid the required debt for sin; that He was buried and then rose on the third day that we might have life. Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural. Stand firm in it! Jews and Jewish Christians, like Paul, often had a Hebrew name (Saoul, Silas) and a Greek or Latin name (Paul, Silvanus). But I urge you, brethren, bear with this word of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly. 1 Peter 5:12 12 Through a Silvanus, our faithful brother 1 (for so I regard him), b I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is c the true grace of God. 1 Peter 5:12 Final Greetings. By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you. 1 Peter 5:12 in all English translations. At the same time the expression, "that faithful brother unto you," indicates that St. Silas had been himself working in Asia Minor. 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. She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. 1 Peter 5:5-12 New International Version (NIV) 5 In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves to your elders. A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. 1 Peter 5:12, CSB: "Through Silvanus, 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. 1 Peter 5:12. 11 To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Audio: 12 By Silvanus, a faithful brother as I regard him, I have written briefly to you, exhorting and declaring that this is the true grace of God. (1-4) Younger Christians are to submit to their elders, and to yield with humility and patience to God, and to be sober, watchful, and stedfast in faith. 24 Not that we s lord it over your faith , but we work with you for your joy , for you stand firm t in your faith . Stand firm in it!’ ‘Through Silvanus’-‘Through’: Either he delivered the letter to these Christians and or he wrote the letter as Peter dictated (Romans 16:22). Paul mentions Silas in his introductions to some of his epistles (1 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Thessalonians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 1:19). [Jobes, 321] This is the Silas who is mentioned frequently in connection with the ministry of the Apostle Paul. 1 Peter 5:12 King James Version (KJV) 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. She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son. 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