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1 Peter 5:11-13
New Catholic Bible
1 Peter 5:11-13
New Catholic Bible
11 All power belongs to him forever and ever. Amen.
Conclusion
12 Final Greetings.[a] I have written this brief letter to you through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, in order to exhort you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
13 Your sister Church[b] in Babylon sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.
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- 1 Peter 5:12 The Letter is doubtless written at Rome, the “Babylon” of the age (see Introduction). Silvanus: one of Paul’s coworkers (see 1 Thes 1:1; 2 Thes 1:1; 2 Cor 1:19) also known by the name of “Silas” (see Acts 15:22; 17:4).
- 1 Peter 5:13 Your sister Church: literally, “Your chosen sister.” Mark: an occasional companion of Paul (see Acts 12:25; 2 Tim 4:11) and probably the author of the second Gospel.
1 Peter 5:11-13
New International Version
1 Peter 5:11-13
New International Version
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)
Footnotes
- 1 Peter 5:12 Greek Silvanus, a variant of Silas
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