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Berean Standard Bible

“Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.”

1 Peter 5:12

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Peter closes his letter by mentioning Silvanus, who helped him write, and summarizing his purpose. This note comes just before the final greetings.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.

World English Bible (WEB)

Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

By Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I account [him], I have written unto you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand ye fast therein.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I have sent you this short letter by Silvanus, a true brother, in my opinion; comforting you and witnessing that this is the true grace of God; keep to it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Through Silvanus, to you the faithful brother, as I reckon, through few words I did write, exhorting and testifying this to be the true grace of God in which you have stood.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por Silvano, el hermano fiel, según yo pienso, os he escrito brevemente, amonestándoos, y testificando que ésta es la verdadera gracia de Dios, en la cual estáis.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Silvano, a quien considero un hermano fiel, me ha ayudado a escribir esta breve carta. Les escribo para aconsejarlos y para que estén seguros de que este es el verdadero amor de Dios. Manténganse firmes en ese amor.

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