11 To him be glory and dominion forever and ever, Amen.

12 [a]By Silvanus a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, have I written briefly, exhorting and testifying how that this is the true grace of God, wherein ye stand.

13 [b]The Church that is at [c]Babylon elected together with you, saluteth you, and Mark my son.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:12 Continuance and perseverance in the doctrine of the Apostles, is the only ground and foundation of Christian strength: Now the sum of the Apostles’ doctrine, is salvation freely given of God.
  2. 1 Peter 5:13 Familiar salutations.
  3. 1 Peter 5:13 In that famous city of Assyria, where Peter the Apostle of the circumcision then was.

11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.(A)

Final Greetings

12 With the help of Silas,[a](B) whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly,(C) encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.(D)

13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark.(E)

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:12 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas