Verse 12
1 Peter 5:12
New Living Translation
12
I have written and sent this short letter to you with the help of Silas, whom I commend to you as a faithful brother. My purpose in writing is to encourage you and assure you that what you are experiencing is truly part of God (Elohim)’s Grace for you. Stand firm in this Grace.
Original Language Text
greek
Διὰ Σιλουανοῦ ὑμῖν τοῦ πιστοῦ ἀδελφοῦ, ὡς λογίζομαι, δι’ ὀλίγων ἔγραψα, παρακαλῶν καὶ ἐπιμαρτυρῶν ταύτην εἶναι ἀληθῆ χάριν τοῦ θεοῦ· εἰς ἣν ⸀στῆτε.
English Translation
Through Silvanus, your faithful brother, as I consider, I have written to you briefly, urging and testifying that this is the true grace of God; in it you stand.
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