1 Peter 5:12

Contemporary English Version 1995

Silvanus helped me write this short letter, and I consider him a faithful follower of the Lord. I wanted to encourage you and tell you how kind God really is, so you will keep on having faith in him.

Cross References

Hebrews 13:22

My friends, I have written only a short letter to encourage you, and I beg you to pay close attention to what I have said.

Acts 11:23

When Barnabas got there and saw how God had blessed them with undeserved grace, he was very glad. So he begged them to remain faithful to the Lord with all their hearts.

2 Corinthians 1:19

This is because Jesus Christ the Son of God is always “Yes” and never “No.” And he is the one Silas, Timothy, and I told you about.

1 Corinthians 15:1

My friends, I want you to remember the message I preached and that you believed and trusted.

Acts 20:24

But I don't care what happens to me, as long as I finish the work the Lord Jesus gave me to do. And this work is to tell the good news about God's gift of undeserved grace.

2 Thessalonians 1:1

From Paul, Silas, and Timothy. To the church in Thessalonica, the people of God our Father and of the Lord Jesus Christ.

1 Thessalonians 1:1

From Paul, Silas, and Timothy. To the church in Thessalonica, the people of God the Father and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that God will be kind to you and will bless you with peace!

Jude 1:3

My dear friends, I really wanted to write you about God's saving power at work in our lives. But instead, I must write and ask you to defend the faith that God has once for all given to his people.

3 John 1:12

Everyone speaks well of Demetrius, and so does the true message that he teaches. I also speak well of him, and you know what I say is true.

2 Peter 2:15

They have left the true road and have gone down the wrong path by following the example of the prophet Balaam. He was the son of Beor and loved what he got from being a crook.

2 Peter 1:12

You are holding firmly to the truth you were given. But I am still going to remind you of these things.

Colossians 4:9

Onesimus, the dear and faithful follower from your own group, is coming with him. The two of them will tell you everything that has happened here.

Colossians 4:7

Tychicus is the dear friend, who faithfully works and serves the Lord with us, and he will give you the news about me.

Colossians 1:7

from our good friend Epaphras. He works together with us for Christ and is a faithful worker for you.

Ephesians 6:21

I want you to know how I am getting along and what I am doing. This is why I am sending Tychicus to you. He is a dear friend, as well as a faithful servant of the Lord. He will tell you how I am doing, and he will cheer you up.

Ephesians 3:3

In fact, this letter tells you a little about how God has shown me his mysterious ways.

2 Corinthians 1:24

We are not bosses who tell you what to believe. We are working with you to make you glad, because your faith is strong.

Romans 5:2

Christ has also introduced us to God's gift of undeserved grace on which we now take our stand. So we are happy, as we look forward to sharing in the glory of God.

John 21:21

When Peter saw this disciple, he asked Jesus, “Lord, what about him?”

Acts 15:22

The apostles, the leaders, and all the church members decided to send some men to Antioch along with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Silas and Judas Barsabbas, who were two leaders of the Lord's followers.

1 Peter 1:13

Be alert and think straight. Put all your hope in how God will treat you with undeserved grace when Jesus Christ appears.

1 Peter 4:10

Each of you has been blessed with one of God's many wonderful gifts to be used in the service of others. So use your gift well.