But may the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory by Christ Jesus,

after you have suffered a little while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

To him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.

Through Silvanus, our faithful brother, as I consider him, I have written to you briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God in which you stand.

She who is in Babylon ◆, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son.

Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be to all of you who are in Christ Jesus. Amen.

Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: