11 To him be the power forever and ever[a].[b] Amen.

Conclusion and Final Greetings

12 Through Silvanus, the faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly[c] 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.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:11 Literally “to the ages of the ages”
  2. 1 Peter 5:11 Some manuscripts have “forever” (literally “to the ages”)
  3. 1 Peter 5:12 Literally “by a few”

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