1 Peter 5:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Peter 5:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Peter 5:12 is a verse from the book of 1 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is t..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Peter 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.”
— 1 Peter 5:12 (KJV)
1 Peter 5:12 in Context — About the Book of 1 Peter
1 Peter is written to exiles under fire — believers scattered and slandered across Asia Minor. Peter, who once cracked under pressure, now teaches how to stand: a living hope through resurrection, holiness in a hostile culture, and casting all anxiety on the One who cares for you.
Cross-References for 1 Peter 5:12
“By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:12: grace, god, wherein
“Notwithstanding, if the land of your possession be unclean, then pass ye over unto the land of the possession of the LORD, wherein the LORD'S tabernacle dwelleth, and take possession among us: but rebel not against the LORD, nor rebel against us, in building you an altar beside the altar of the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:12: god, wherein, stand
“His prayer also, and how God was intreated of him, and all his sin, and his trespass, and the places wherein he built high places, and set up groves and graven images, before he was humbled: behold, they are written among the sayings of the seers. the seers: or, Hosai”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:12: written, god, wherein
“That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:12: faithful, brother, god
“Then they said to Jeremiah, The LORD be a true and faithful witness between us, if we do not even according to all things for the which the LORD thy God shall send thee to us.”
Shares key themes with 1 Peter 5:12: faithful, true, god
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