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1Pe 5:12. Σιλουανοῦ, Silvanus) Silvanus, or Silas, a companion of Paul, appears to have been sent by Paul to Peter. On this opportunity, Peter expresses his approval of the doctrine and acts of Paul. Comp. 2Pe 3:16.-ὡς λογίζομαι, as I think) That Silvanus was a faithful brother was not known to Peter by revelation, but he formed this opinion in the judgment of prudent charity, not having had heretofore much intercourse with him; and therefore he entrusted him with the letter.-διʼ ὀλίγων ἔγραψα, I have written shortly) that is, in this very letter. An abbreviated expression: I have written (I have written and sent) by Silvanus. Comp. Act 15:23.-παρακαλῶν, exhorting) for the sake of brevity. Instruction (doctrine) requires more copious treatment than exhortation.-καὶ ἐπιμαρτυρῶν, and moreover [or additionally] testifying) A compound word. They had long since heard the testimony by Paul and Silas: Peter gives additional testimony: 1Jn 2:27.-ταύτην εἶναι ἀληθῆ χάριν) That this grace, now present, 2Pe 1:12, is that true grace formerly promised by the Prophets, and that no other is to be expected.-εἰς ἣν ἑστήκατε, in which ye stand) Rom 5:2, note. The grace in which we stand must be true, and our standing in it true also.