1 Peter 5:12

12With the help of Silas,5:12 Greek Silvanus, a variant 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.

12Through Silvanus, our faithful brother 5:12 Lit (as I consider)(for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, 5:12 Or encouragingexhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!

12Through Silvanus, our faithful brother (for so I regard him), I have written to you briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!

12By 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).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!

12Through Silvanus,5:12 That is, 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 firm in it.

12I consider Silas to be a faithful brother. With his help I have written you this short letter. I have written it to encourage you. And I have written to speak the truth about the true grace of God. Remain strong in it.