10And the God of all grace — the one who called you into his eternal glory in Christ — after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. [5:11] To him be the dominion unto the ages of ages. Amen. [5:12] Through Silvanus — a faithful brother, as I consider him — I have written briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. [5:13] The one co-chosen in Babylon greets you, as does Mark, my son. [5:14] Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
1PE 5:10-14
Benediction and Farewell
In the world it was spoken into
The closing benediction of 1 Peter reflects a community under duress, likely facing social ostracism or persecution. The phrase 'a little while having suffered' resonates with the transient suffering of early Christians, often marginalized or targeted in Roman urban centers. The verbs 'perfect,' 'confirm,' 'strengthen,' and 'establish' (, , , ) evoke divine restoration and stability, countering the instability of their social and spiritual circumstances. The mention of 'Babylon' would have been understood symbolically, likely referring to Rome as a center of imperial power and idolatry, aligning with apocalyptic Jewish-Christian discourse. The 'kiss of love' reflects early Christian communal practices, signifying unity and solidarity in a fragmented world. The reference to Silvanus and Mark situates the letter within the broader Pauline mission network, emphasizing continuity and shared identity. The closing 'peace' echoes Jewish covenantal blessings, offering hope amidst adversity.
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How other translations render this
1PE 5:10
- KJV
- But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.
- BSB
- And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
- Koinōnos
- And the God of all grace — the one who called you into his eternal glory in Christ — after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
1PE 5:11
- KJV
- To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
- BSB
- To Him be the power forever and ever. Amen.
- Koinōnos
- To him be the dominion unto the ages of ages. Amen.
1PE 5:12
- KJV
- 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.
- BSB
- Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
- Koinōnos
- Through Silvanus — a faithful brother, as I consider him — I have written briefly, exhorting and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
1PE 5:13
- KJV
- The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.
- BSB
- The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.
- Koinōnos
- The one co-chosen in Babylon greets you, as does Mark, my son.
1PE 5:14
- KJV
- Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity. Peace be with you all that are in Christ Jesus. Amen.
- BSB
- Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
- Koinōnos
- Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Only verses where the wording diverges meaningfully are shown. Identical phrasings are suppressed.
Translator's notes
1PE 5:10
- He Himself:The word translated 'He Himself' here carries the sense of restoring something to its original, proper condition, like setting a dislocated bone or mending a fishing net.
- you:The term used here for 'strengthen' implies an internal invigoration, making one robust and firm, rather than merely adding external power.
1PE 5:11
- glory:The word translated 'glory' in this context refers to manifest power and dominion, often associated with a display of authority and might.
1PE 5:13
- Babylon:While 'Babylon' was a historical city, in this context, it is widely understood to be a symbolic reference to Rome, representing a powerful, oppressive worldly system.