1 Peter 5:12

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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.

Original Language Analysis

δι' By G1223
δι' By
Strong's: G1223
Word #: 1 of 23
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
Σιλουανοῦ Silvanus G4610
Σιλουανοῦ Silvanus
Strong's: G4610
Word #: 2 of 23
"silvan"; silvanus, a christian
ὑμῖν unto you G5213
ὑμῖν unto you
Strong's: G5213
Word #: 3 of 23
to (with or by) you
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 4 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
πιστοῦ a faithful G4103
πιστοῦ a faithful
Strong's: G4103
Word #: 5 of 23
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
ἀδελφοῦ brother G80
ἀδελφοῦ brother
Strong's: G80
Word #: 6 of 23
a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like g0001)
ὡς as G5613
ὡς as
Strong's: G5613
Word #: 7 of 23
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
λογίζομαι I suppose G3049
λογίζομαι I suppose
Strong's: G3049
Word #: 8 of 23
to take an inventory, i.e., estimate (literally or figuratively)
δι' By G1223
δι' By
Strong's: G1223
Word #: 9 of 23
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
ὀλίγων G3641
ὀλίγων
Strong's: G3641
Word #: 10 of 23
puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
ἔγραψα I have written G1125
ἔγραψα I have written
Strong's: G1125
Word #: 11 of 23
to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe
παρακαλῶν exhorting G3870
παρακαλῶν exhorting
Strong's: G3870
Word #: 12 of 23
to call near, i.e., invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation)
καὶ and G2532
καὶ and
Strong's: G2532
Word #: 13 of 23
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
ἐπιμαρτυρῶν testifying G1957
ἐπιμαρτυρῶν testifying
Strong's: G1957
Word #: 14 of 23
to attest further, i.e., corroborate
ταύτην G3778
ταύτην
Strong's: G3778
Word #: 15 of 23
the he (she or it), i.e., this or that (often with article repeated)
εἶναι is G1511
εἶναι is
Strong's: G1511
Word #: 16 of 23
to exist
ἀληθῆ the true G227
ἀληθῆ the true
Strong's: G227
Word #: 17 of 23
true (as not concealing)
χάριν grace G5485
χάριν grace
Strong's: G5485
Word #: 18 of 23
graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative or spiritual; especially the divine influence upon the heart
τοῦ G3588
τοῦ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 19 of 23
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
θεοῦ of God G2316
θεοῦ of God
Strong's: G2316
Word #: 20 of 23
a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
εἰς wherein G1519
εἰς wherein
Strong's: G1519
Word #: 21 of 23
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
ἣν G3739
ἣν
Strong's: G3739
Word #: 22 of 23
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
ἑστήκατε ye stand G2476
ἑστήκατε ye stand
Strong's: G2476
Word #: 23 of 23
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)

Analysis & Commentary

Peter identifies Silvanus as scribe. This is the true grace of God - stand fast in it. Letter's purpose: encourage and testify to God's grace.

Historical Context

Silvanus (Silas) likely served as scribe. Peter summarizes letter's purpose as testifying to true grace.

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