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By Silvanus (δια Σιλουανου). Probably this postscript (12-14) is in Peter's own handwriting, as Paul did ([Reference 2 Thessalonia…
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
By Silvanus. Or Silas. (See Barnes' Notes on 2 Corinthians 1:19; 1 Thessalonians 1:1.)
He was the …
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
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'sBible Commentary
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
JohnCalvin
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
JohnGill
By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you
Silvanus is the same with Silas, so often mentioned in the Acts of the Apos…
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
In conclusion, the apostle prays to God for them, as the God of all grace. 'Perfect' implies their progress towards perfection. 'Establish' signifi…
A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson