1 Peter 5:12-14

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 1 Peter 5:10-14

We come now to the conclusion of this epistle, which, I. The apostle begins with a most weighty prayer, which he addresses to God as the God of all grace, the author and finisher of every heavenly gift and quality, acknowledging, on their behalf, that God had already called them to be partakers of that eternal glory, which, being his own, he had promised and settled upon them, through the merit and intercession of Jesus Christ. Observe, 1. What he prays for on their account; not that they... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 5:12

By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you ,.... Silvanus is the same with Silas, so often mentioned in the Acts of the Apostles, as a companion of the Apostle Paul; whom Peter met with in his travels, and sent this letter by him, or used him as his amanuensis, or both: his character is, that he was "a faithful brother" to those persons to whom this epistle is written; that is, he was a faithful minister of the Gospel to them, who with great sincerity and integrity preached the word unto them,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 5:13

The church that is at Babylon ,.... The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions, supply the word "church", as we do. Some, by "Babylon", understand Rome, which is so called, in a figurative sense, in the book of the Revelations: this is an ancient opinion; so Papias understood it, as F5 Eccl. Hist. l. 2. c. 15. Eusebius relates; but that Peter was at Rome, when he wrote this epistle, cannot be proved, nor any reason be given why the proper name of the place should be concealed, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 1 Peter 5:14

Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity ,.... The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions read, "with an holy kiss"; and so some copies, as in Romans 16:16 and elsewhere; See Gill on Romans 16:16 ; and intends such a kiss, as is not only opposite to everything that is lascivious and impure, but is expressive of true love and affection, and is hearty and sincere: and such a love the Jews call, as the apostle does here, נשיקה דרחימו , "a kiss of love" F9 Zohar in Exod. fol.... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:12

By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose - To say the least of this translation, it is extremely obscure, and not put together with that elegance which is usual to our translators. I see no reason why the clause may not be thus translated: I have written to you, as I consider, briefly, by Silvanus, the faithful brother. On all hands it is allowed that this Silvanus was the same as Silas, Paul's faithful companion in travel, mentioned Acts 15:40 ; Acts 16:19 ; and, if he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:13

The Church that is at Babylon - After considering all that has been said by learned men and critics on this place, I am quite of opinion that the apostle does not mean Babylon in Egypt, nor Jerusalem, nor Rome as figurative Babylon, but the ancient celebrated Babylon in Assyria, which was, as Dr. Benson observes, the metropolis of the eastern dispersion of the Jews; but as I have said so much on this subject in the preface, I beg leave to refer the reader to that place. Instead of Babylon,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:14

Greet ye one another with a kiss of charity - See the notes on Romans 16:16 , and on 1 Corinthians 16:20 ; (note). In the above places the kiss is called a holy kiss; here, φιληματι αγαπης , a kiss of Love; i.e. as a mark of their love to each other, in order that misunderstandings might be prevented. But ten or twelve MSS., with the Syriac, Arabic, Armenian, and Vulgate, have ἁγιῳ , holy; salute one another with a Holy kiss. The difference is not great. Peace be with you all - ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:12

Verse 12 12By Silvanus He exhorts them at the conclusion of the Epistle to constancy in the faith: yea, he declares that his design in writing, was to retain them in obedience to the doctrine which they had embraced. But he first commends the brevity of his Epistle, lest the reading of it should be tedious to them; and, secondly, he adds a short commendation of his messenger, that the living voice might be added to what was written; for this was the design of the testimony he bears to his... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:13

Verse 13 13That is at Babylon Many of the ancients thought that Rome is here enigmatically denoted. This comment the Papists gladly lay hold on, that Peter may appear to have presided over the Church of Rome: nor does the infamy of the name deter them, provided they can pretend to the title of an apostolic seat; nor do they care for Christ, provided Peter be left to them. Moreover, let them only retain the name of Peter’s chair, and they will not refuse to set Rome in the infernal regions. But... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Peter 5:14

Verse 14 Of the kiss of love we have spoken elsewhere. Now he bids this to be the kiss of love, (58) so that the sincerity of the heart might correspond with the external act. END OF THE FIRST EPISTLE OF PETER read more

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