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A Unified Gospel
Commentators highlight that the letter's carrier, Silvanus (Silas), was a close companion of the Apostle Paul. Peter's strong endorsement of him ('our faithful brother, as I account him') was not a statement of doubt, but a firm declaration of trust. This demonstrates the unity between the leading apostles and confirms that the gospel message they preached was the same.
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1 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 5:12
18th Century
Theologian
By Silvanus. Or Silas. (See Barnes' Notes on 2 Corinthians 1:19; 1 Thessalonians 1:1.)
He was the …
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 5:12
By Silvanus (δια Σιλουανου). Probably this postscript (12-14) is in Peter's own handwriting, as Paul did ([Reference 2 Thessalonia…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 5:12
19th Century
Bishop
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…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 5:12
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
On 1 Peter 5:12
16th Century
Theologian
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
On 1 Peter 5:12
17th Century
Pastor
By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you
Silvanus is the same with Silas, so often mentioned in the Acts of the Apos…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 5:10–14
17th Century
Minister
In conclusion, the apostle prays to God for them, as the God of all grace. 'Perfect' implies their progress towards perfection. 'Establish' signifi…