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.
encouraging you and testifying … the true grace of God -- The letter exhorts its readers to begin to or continue to live faithfully for Jesus Christ, and it also provides the theological basis in which a life of obedience must be grounded. This letter sets forth the true grace that God offers through Jesus Christ. Because there is no other source of grace, forgiveness, and eternal life, Peter exhorts his readers to stand fast in it. - NIVZSB