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and <i>so doth</i> Marcus my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_peter/5.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />She who is in Babylon, elect together with <i>you,</i> greets you; and <i>so does</i> Mark my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_peter/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />She who is in Babylon, chosen together with <i>you,</i> sends you greetings, and <i>so does</i> my son, Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_peter/5.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and so does my son, Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_peter/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and <i>so does</i> my son, Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_peter/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and <i>so does</i> my son, Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_peter/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />She [the church] who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, and <i>so does</i> my son [in the faith], Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_peter/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_peter/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The church in Babylon, also chosen, sends you greetings, as does Mark, my son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_peter/5.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />She that is in Babylon, elect together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Mark my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_peter/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Greetings from the Lord's followers in Babylon. They are God's chosen ones. Mark, who is like a son to me, sends his greetings too. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_peter/5.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />She that is in Babylon, elect together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Mark my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_peter/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Your sister church in Babylon, chosen by God, and my son Mark send you greetings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_peter/5.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Your sister church in Babylon, also chosen by God, sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_peter/5.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Your sister church in Babylon, chosen along with you, sends you greetings, as does Mark, whom I regard as a son. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_peter/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_peter/5.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you, and so does Mark, my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_peter/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you; and so does Mark, my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_peter/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Mark my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_peter/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The Church in Babylon, chosen like yourselves by God, sends greetings, and so does Mark my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_peter/5.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, greets you. So does Mark, my son. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_peter/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />She in Babylon chosen with you greets you, and my son Marcus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/1_peter/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />She in Babylon elected with <i>you</i> greets you, and my son Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_peter/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Salute you doth the assembly in Babylon jointly elected, and Markus my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_peter/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />The chosen together in Babylon, greet you; also Marcus my son.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_peter/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />The church that is in Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you: and so doth my son Mark. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_peter/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />The Church which is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you, as does my son, Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_peter/5.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The chosen one at Babylon sends you greeting, as does Mark, my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_peter/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Your sister church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings; and so does my son Mark.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_peter/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />The chosen church which is at Bab’ylon, and Mark, my son, salutes you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_peter/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />The chosen church which is in Babylon invokes your peace, and Marqus, my son.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/1_peter/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />The church in Babylon, elected together with you, salutes you, and so does Marcus my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/1_peter/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />The elect sister who is in Babylon, and my son Mark, salute you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/1_peter/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />She who is co-elect at Babylon, saluteth you, and my son Mark.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/1_peter/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />the church at Babylon, who are likewise Christians, and Mark my son salute you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/1_peter/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />The Church in Babylon, chosen like yourselves by God, sends greetings, and so does Mark my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/1_peter/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />The <i>assembly</i> in Babylon, elected with you, and Mark my son, salute you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/1_peter/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />The <i>church</i> in Babylon, chosen together <i>with you</i> saluteth you, and <i>so doth</i> Marcus my son.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_peter/5-13.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1h9-AlUcaGE?start=1007" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_peter/5.htm">Benediction and Farewell</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">12</span>Through Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it. <span class="reftext">13</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The church</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/897.htm" title="897: Babylōni (N-DFS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Babylon, the capitol of Chaldaea (as a type of tyranny).">Babylon,</a> <a href="/greek/4899.htm" title="4899: syneklektē (Adj-NFS) -- Fellow-elect, fellow-chosen. From a compound of sun and eklegomai; chosen in company with, i.e. Co-elect.">chosen together with you,</a> <a href="/greek/782.htm" title="782: Aspazetai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.">sends you greetings,</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou."></a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">as does</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">my</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">son</a> <a href="/greek/3138.htm" title="3138: Markos (N-NMS) -- Of Latin origin; Marcus, a Christian.">Mark.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">14</span>Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Acts 12:12</a></span><br />And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/15-40.htm">Mark 15:40-41</a></span><br />And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome. / These women had followed Jesus and ministered to Him while He was in Galilee, and there were many other women who had come up to Jerusalem with Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-16.htm">Romans 16:16</a></span><br />Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ send you greetings.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a></span><br />My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">2 Timothy 4:11</a></span><br />Only Luke is with me. Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is useful to me in the ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37-39</a></span><br />Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark. / But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. / Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/14-51.htm">Mark 14:51-52</a></span><br />One young man who had been following Jesus was wearing a linen cloth around his body. They caught hold of him, / but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/13-13.htm">Acts 13:13</a></span><br />After setting sail from Paphos, Paul and his companions came to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/15-36.htm">Acts 15:36-41</a></span><br />Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us go back and visit the brothers in every town where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, to see how they are doing.” / Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark. / But Paul thought it best not to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not accompanied them in the work. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/13-12.htm">2 Corinthians 13:12</a></span><br />Greet one another with a holy kiss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-21.htm">Philippians 4:21-22</a></span><br />Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send you greetings. / All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-19.htm">1 Corinthians 16:19-20</a></span><br />The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. / All the brothers here send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/16-5.htm">Romans 16:5</a></span><br />Greet also the church that meets at their house. Greet my beloved Epenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in the province of Asia.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Acts 12:25</a></span><br />When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Galatians 2:9</a></span><br />And recognizing the grace that I had been given, James, Cephas, and John—those reputed to be pillars—gave me and Barnabas the right hand of fellowship, so that we should go to the Gentiles, and they to the circumcised.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, salutes you; and so does Marcus my son.</p><p class="hdg">at.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/87-4.htm">Psalm 87:4</a></b></br> I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this <i>man</i> was born there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/17-5.htm">Revelation 17:5</a></b></br> And upon her forehead <i>was</i> a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2</a></b></br> And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird.</p><p class="hdg">elected.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_john/1-13.htm">2 John 1:13</a></b></br> The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.</p><p class="hdg">Marcus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/12-12.htm">Acts 12:12,25</a></b></br> And when he had considered <i>the thing</i>, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/james/5-14.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/acts/7-43.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Church</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">Elect</a> <a href="/james/1-1.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/philemon/1-23.htm">Greets</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Marcus</a> <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/philemon/1-24.htm">Markus</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-19.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-24.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/philemon/1-23.htm">Salutes</a> <a href="/philemon/1-23.htm">Saluteth</a> <a href="/james/1-1.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-7.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-6.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/3_john/1-6.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/revelation/14-8.htm">Babylon</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-10.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/2_john/1-1.htm">Church</a> <a href="/2_john/1-1.htm">Elect</a> <a href="/2_john/1-13.htm">Greetings</a> <a href="/2_john/1-11.htm">Greets</a> <a href="/jude/1-8.htm">Likewise</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Marcus</a> <a href="/revelation/7-3.htm">Mark</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-11.htm">Markus</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-1.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_john/2-26.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-14.htm">Salute</a> <a href="/romans/16-23.htm">Salutes</a> <a href="/romans/16-21.htm">Saluteth</a> <a href="/revelation/1-4.htm">Sends</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-16.htm">Together</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-15.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">1 Peter 5</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-1.htm">He exhorts the elders to feed their flocks;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-5.htm">the younger to obey;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">and all to be sober, watchful, and constant in the faith;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_peter/5-9.htm">and to resist the cruel adversary the devil.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/5.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_peter/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_peter/5.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>The church in Babylon</b><br>This phrase refers to the Christian community in Babylon. Historically, Babylon was a significant city in ancient Mesopotamia, known for its wealth and power. By the time of the New Testament, Babylon had declined, and some scholars suggest that "Babylon" here is a symbolic reference to Rome, a common practice in early Christian writings to avoid persecution. The use of "Babylon" as a metaphor for Rome is seen in <a href="/revelation/17.htm">Revelation 17-18</a>, where it represents a center of worldly power and opposition to God. The church in Babylon signifies a group of believers who, like those in other parts of the world, are part of the universal body of Christ.<p><b>chosen together with you</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the shared experience of election among believers. The concept of being "chosen" is rooted in the Old Testament, where Israel is described as God's chosen people (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a>). In the New Testament, this idea extends to all who are in Christ, highlighting the unity and common purpose among Christians. This shared election is a source of encouragement, reminding believers of their identity and calling in Christ, as seen in passages like <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4-5</a> and <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>.<p><b>sends you greetings</b><br>The act of sending greetings was a common practice in ancient letters, serving to strengthen bonds and express fellowship among early Christians. This greeting signifies the connection and mutual support between different Christian communities, reflecting the unity of the body of Christ. It also serves as a reminder of the broader network of believers who share in the same faith and mission, as seen in other epistles like <a href="/romans/16-16.htm">Romans 16:16</a> and <a href="/philippians/4-21.htm">Philippians 4:21</a>.<p><b>as does my son Mark</b><br>Mark, referred to here as "my son," is likely John Mark, the author of the Gospel of Mark. The term "son" indicates a close spiritual relationship, suggesting that Mark was a disciple or mentee of Peter. This relationship is similar to that of Paul and Timothy, where spiritual mentorship and familial language are used (<a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a>). Mark's presence with Peter in Babylon (or Rome) aligns with historical accounts of Mark's association with Peter, as noted by early church fathers like Papias. This connection underscores the collaborative nature of early Christian ministry and the transmission of apostolic teaching.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_babylon.htm">The Church in Babylon</a></b><br>This refers to the Christian community that Peter is addressing. "Babylon" is often understood symbolically, representing Rome, a center of power and persecution for early Christians.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/p/peter.htm">Peter (the Apostle)</a></b><br>The author of the letter, one of Jesus' original twelve disciples, and a key leader in the early church. He is writing to encourage and instruct believers.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/m/mark.htm">Mark (John Mark)</a></b><br>Referred to as Peter's "son," indicating a close spiritual relationship. Mark is traditionally believed to be the author of the Gospel of Mark and a companion of both Peter and Paul.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_recipients_of_the_letter.htm">The Recipients of the Letter</a></b><br>The believers scattered throughout Asia Minor, facing trials and persecution, whom Peter seeks to encourage and strengthen in their faith.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_concept_of_being_'chosen'.htm">The Concept of Being 'Chosen'</a></b><br>This highlights the idea of divine election, a theme throughout Peter's writings, emphasizing God's sovereign choice and the believers' identity in Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_symbolism.htm">Understanding Symbolism</a></b><br>Recognize the symbolic use of "Babylon" as a representation of worldly power and opposition to God. This helps us understand the context of early Christian persecution and the call to remain faithful.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_mentorship.htm">Spiritual Mentorship</a></b><br>Peter's reference to Mark as his "son" highlights the importance of spiritual mentorship and discipleship within the church. We are encouraged to seek and provide guidance in our faith communities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a></b><br>The greeting from the church in Babylon emphasizes the unity and solidarity among believers, regardless of geographical or cultural differences. We are reminded to support and pray for the global church.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_divine_election.htm">The Role of Divine Election</a></b><br>Reflect on the concept of being "chosen" by God, which provides assurance and identity in Christ. This should inspire confidence and perseverance in our spiritual journey.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_trials.htm">Perseverance in Trials</a></b><br>The context of the letter encourages believers to stand firm in their faith amidst trials, trusting in God's sovereignty and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_peter_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Peter 5</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_the_apostle_peter_ever_visit_rome.htm">Did the apostle Peter ever visit Rome?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'babylon'_in_1_peter_5_13_a_code_for_rome.htm">(1 Peter 5:13) Is the reference to “Babylon” an authentic historical detail or a coded message for Rome, and does this raise doubts about the letter’s authenticity?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_church_elders.htm">Did the apostle Peter ever visit Rome?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_vatican_city.htm">What defines Vatican City?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_peter/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(13) <span class= "bld">The church. . . . elected together with you.</span>--In the original it simply stands "the co-elect one [fern. sing.] in Babylon." Some, therefore, seeing immediately after, "Marcus, my son," and knowing that St. Peter was a married man (<a href="/matthew/8-14.htm" title="And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.">Matthew 8:14</a>, <a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm" title="Have we not power to lead about a sister, a wife, as well as other apostles, and as the brothers of the Lord, and Cephas?">1Corinthians 9:5</a>), have thought that this "co-elect one" was St. Peter's wife. But (1) it is highly improbable that St. Mark was in that sense "son" to St. Peter; (2) quite as improbable that she would have been put so prominently forward in such an Epistle; (3) the word "co-elect" evidently refers back to <a href="/1_peter/1-2.htm" title="Elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through sanctification of the Spirit, to obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace to you, and peace, be multiplied.">1Peter 1:2</a>, and means "co-elect with <span class= "ital">you," </span>not "with me." It was becoming a not infrequent mode of designating a church, to personify it under a female title (see <a href="/2_john/1-1.htm" title="The elder to the elect lady and her children, whom I love in the truth; and not I only, but also all they that have known the truth;">2John 1:1</a>; <a href="/context/1_peter/1-4.htm" title="To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in heaven for you,">1Peter 1:4-5</a>; <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm" title="Why gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;">1Peter 1:13</a>); and it seems therefore much more natural to suppose that the salutation is from this church of "Babylon" to her sister churches in the provinces of Asia Minor. The modesty with which this church at "Babylon" is spoken of, as being only one of many "co-elect" ones is noteworthy. She does not claim such a position among churches as (<span class= "ital">e.g.</span>) in <a href="/context/songs/6-8.htm" title="There are three score queens, and fourscore concubines, and virgins without number.">Song of Solomon 6:8-9</a>. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_peter/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 13.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The Church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you</span>; literally, <span class="accented">the co-elect in Babylon</span> <span class="greek">ἡ ἐν Βαβυλῶνι συνεκλεκτή</span>. The word "Church" is given in no manuscripts with the remarkable exception of the Sinaitic; the rest have simply "the co-elect." We ask - What word is to be supplied, "Church" or "sister"? Some think that St, Peter's wife (comp. <a href="/matthew/8-14.htm">Matthew 8:14</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/9-5.htm">1 Corinthians 9:5</a>) is intended, or some other well-known Christian woman (comp. <a href="/2_john/1.htm">2 John 1</a>). In favor of this view is the following salutation from Marcus. It is more natural to join together the names of two persons than to couple a Church with an individual. Also it scorns exceedingly improbable that such a word as "Church" should be omitted (a word, we may remark, which occurs nowhere in St. Peter's Epistles), and the ellipse left to be filled up by the readers. On the other hand, it is said to be unlikely that a humble Galilaean woman should be described as "the co-elect in Babylon." This argument would have considerable weight if the apostle were writing from large and well-known Church, like that at Rome; but it is quite possible that "the co-elect" might be the only Christian woman, or the one best known among a very small number in Babylon. On the whole, it seems most probable to us that by "the co-elect" (whether we supply "together with you" or "with me") is meant a Christian woman known at least by name to the Churches of Asia Miner, and therefore very possibly St. Peter's wife, who, St. Paul tells us, was his companion in travel. The question now meets us - Is "Babylon" to be taken in a mystic sense, as a cryptograph for Rome, or literally? Eusebius, and ancient writers generally, understand it of Rome. Eusebius is commonly understood to claim for this view the authority of Papias and Clement of Alexandria (as has been stated in the Introduction, p. 9.). But the historian's words ('Hist. Eccl.,' 1. 15. 2) seem to claim that authority only for the connection of St. Peter with St. Mark's Gospel; the identification of Babylon with Rome seems to be mentioned only as a common opinion in the time of Eusebius. It is said that there is n o trace o f the existence of a Christian Church at the Chaldean Babylon, and no proof, apart from this passage, that St. Peter was ever there. There had been a great Jewish colony at Babylon, but it had been destroyed in the time of Caligula. In answer to these arguments, it may be urged that the cryptograph of Babylon for Rome would probably not be understood; even if we assume the earliest date assigned to the Apocalypse, that book could scarcely be known very generally in Asia Minor when this Epistle was written. St. Peter at Babylon, like St. Paul at Athens, may have met with little success; the infant Church may have been quickly crushed. There may have been a second settlement of Jews at Babylon between A.D. and the date of this Epistle. But it is quite possible that St. Peter may have been working as a missionary among the Babylonian Gentiles, for we cannot believe that he confined his ministrations to the Jews. On the whole, it seems much more probable that St. Peter was writing at the famous city on the Euphrates, though no traces of his work there remain, than that he should have used this one word in a mystical sense at the end of an Epistle where all else is plain and simple (see this question discussed in the Introduction, p. 9.). <span class="cmt_word">And so doth Marcus my son</span>. <span class="greek">Τέκνον</span> is the word used by St. Paul of spiritual relationship (see <a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">2 Timothy 1:2</a>; <a href="/titus/1-4.htm">Titus 1:4</a>). St. Peter has <span class="greek">υἱός</span> here. Still, it seems most probable that Marcus, mentioned as he is without any further description, is not a son of the apostle after the flesh, but the well-known John Mark of the Acts (see Introduction, p. 8.). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_peter/5-13.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">[The church]</span><br /><span class="grk">ἡ</span> <span class="translit">(hē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Babylon,</span><br /><span class="grk">Βαβυλῶνι</span> <span class="translit">(Babylōni)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_897.htm">Strong's 897: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Hebrew origin; Babylon, the capitol of Chaldaea (as a type of tyranny).</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chosen together with [you],</span><br /><span class="grk">συνεκλεκτὴ</span> <span class="translit">(syneklektē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4899.htm">Strong's 4899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fellow-elect, fellow-chosen. From a compound of sun and eklegomai; chosen in company with, i.e. Co-elect.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">sends you greetings,</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀσπάζεται</span> <span class="translit">(Aspazetai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_782.htm">Strong's 782: </a> </span><span class="str2">To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[as does]</span><br /><span class="grk">καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">my</span><br /><span class="grk">μου</span> <span class="translit">(mou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="grk">υἱός</span> <span class="translit">(huios)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Mark.</span><br /><span class="grk">Μάρκος</span> <span class="translit">(Markos)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3138.htm">Strong's 3138: </a> </span><span class="str2">Of Latin origin; Marcus, a Christian.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_peter/5-13.htm">1 Peter 5:13 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_peter/5-13.htm">NT Letters: 1 Peter 5:13 She who is in Babylon chosen together (1 Pet. 1P iP i Pet) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_peter/5-12.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Peter 5:12"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Peter 5:12" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_peter/5-14.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Peter 5:14"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Peter 5:14" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>