the Devil, is going about like a roaring lion to see whom
he can devour.
005:009 Withstand him, firm in your faith; knowing that your brethren
in other parts of the world are passing through just
the same experiences.
005:010 And God, the giver of all grace, who has called you to share His
eternal glory, through Christ, after you have suffered for a
short time, will Himself make you perfect, firm, and strong.
005:011 To Him be all power unto the Ages of the Ages! Amen.
005:012 I send this short letter by Silas, our faithful brother--
for such I regard him--in order to encourage you, and to bear
witness that what I have told you is the true grace of God.
In it stand fast.
005:013 The Church in Babylon, chosen like yourselves by God,
sends greetings, and so does Mark my son.
005:014 Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace be with all of you
who are in Christ.