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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.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

By Silvanus (δια Σιλουανου). Probably this postscript (12-14) is in Peter's own handwriting, as Paul did ([Reference 2 Thessalonia…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

By Silvanus. Or Silas. (See Barnes' Notes on 2 Corinthians 1:19; 1 The alonians 1:1.)

He was the i…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose.—There is not any reason for doubting that this is the same as the S…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

Silas is undoubtedly the same person as the one mentioned in Ac 15:22–33; 15:40–18:5; 1 Thessalonians 1:1; [Reference 2 Thessalonians 1…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

By Silvanus He exhorts them at the conclusion of the Epistle to constancy in the faith; indeed, he declares that his purpose in writing, w…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you
Silvanus is the same with Silas, so often mentioned in the Acts of the Apos…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In conclusion, the apostle prays to God for them, as the God of all grace. 'Perfect' implies their progress towards perfection. 'Establish' signifi…

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