Chapter 5

5:9  Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.

world

kosmos = mankind. (See Scofield "Matthew 4:8") .

5:10  But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you.

all grace

Grace (imparted). 1 Peter 5:5 1 Peter 5:10 ; 2 Peter 1:2 ; Romans 6:1 ; 2 Peter 3:18

perfect See note, (See Scofield "Matthew 5:48") .

5:12  By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying that this is the true grace of God wherein ye stand.

true grace

Grace (in salvation). vs. John 1:16 John 1:17 ; Romans 3:24 (See Scofield "John 1:17")