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11 To him be all power over all things, forever and ever. Amen.

12 I am sending this note to you through the courtesy of Silvanus who is, in my opinion, a very faithful brother. I hope I have encouraged you by this letter, for I have given you a true statement of the way God blesses. What I have told you here should help you to stand firmly in his love.

13 The church here in Rome[a]—she is your sister in the Lord—sends you her greetings; so does my son Mark.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Peter 5:13 The church here in Rome, literally, “She who is at Babylon is likewise chosen”; but Babylon was the Christian nickname for Rome, and the “she” is thought by many to be Peter’s wife to whom reference is made in Matthew 8:14; 1 Corinthians 9:5, etc. Others believe this verse should read: “Your sister church here in Babylon salutes you, and so does my son Mark.”

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