1Pe 5:12 | RWP | e4.org | By Silvanus ( δια Σιλουανου ). Probably this postscript ( ) is in Peter's own handwriting, as Paul did ( .; ). If so, Silvanus (Silas) was the amanuensis and the bearer of the Epistle. As I account him ( ως λογιζομα ). Peter uses Paul's phrase ( ; ) in giving approval to Paul's former companion ( ). I have written ( εγραψα ). Epistolary aorist applying to this Epistle as in (not ); ; ; ; , . Briefly ( δι' ολιγων ). "By few words," as Peter looked at it, certainly not a long letter in fact. Cf. . Testifying ( επιμαρτυρων ). Present active participle of επιμαρτυρεω , to bear witness to, old compound, here alone in N.T., though the double compound συνεπιμαρτυρεω in . That this is the true grace of God ( ταυτην εινα αληθη χαριν του θεου ). Infinitive εινα in indirect assertion and accusative of general reference ( ταυτην ) and predicate accusative χαριν . Peter includes the whole of the Epistle by God's grace ( ) and obedience to the truth ( ; ; ). Stand ye fast therein ( εις ην στητε ). "In which (grace) take your stand" (ingressive aorist active imperative of ιστημ ).

‏ 1 Peter 5:12

By Silvanus ( δια Σιλουανου ). Probably this postscript (12-14) is in Peter's own handwriting, as Paul did (2Th 3:17f.; Ga 6:11-18). If so, Silvanus (Silas) was the amanuensis and the bearer of the Epistle.

As I account him ( ως λογιζομα ). Peter uses Paul's phrase (1Co 4:1; Ro 8:18) in giving approval to Paul's former companion (Ac 15:40).

I have written ( εγραψα ). Epistolary aorist applying to this Epistle as in 1Co 5:11 (not 1Co 5:9); 1Co 9:15; Ga 6:11; Ro 15:15; Phm 1:19, 21.

Briefly ( δι' ολιγων ). "By few words," as Peter looked at it, certainly not a long letter in fact. Cf. Heb 13:22.

Testifying ( επιμαρτυρων ). Present active participle of επιμαρτυρεω, to bear witness to, old compound, here alone in N.T., though the double compound συνεπιμαρτυρεω in Heb 2:4.

That this is the true grace of God ( ταυτην εινα αληθη χαριν του θεου ). Infinitive εινα in indirect assertion and accusative of general reference ( ταυτην ) and predicate accusative χαριν. Peter includes the whole of the Epistle by God's grace (1:10) and obedience to the truth (Joh 1:17; Gal 2:5; Col 1:6).

Stand ye fast therein ( εις ην στητε ). "In which (grace) take your stand" (ingressive aorist active imperative of ιστημ ).