1 Peter 5:13 “The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings,…”

1 Peter 5:13

The church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Marcus my son.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

She that is in Babylon, elect together with you, saluteth you; and so doth Mark my son.

Geneva Bible 1599

The Church that is at Babylon elected together with you, saluteth you, and Marcus my sonne.

Darby Translation

She that is elected with [you] in Babylon salutes you, and Marcus my son.

Young's Literal Translation

Salute you doth the [assembly] in Babylon jointly elected, and Markus my son.

Bible in Basic English

She who is in Babylon, who has a part with you in the purpose of God, sends you her love; and so does my son Mark.

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Cross references

“at”

Psalm 87:4 Revelation 18:2 Revelation 17:5

Psalm 87:4 · BSB

“I will mention Rahab and Babylon among those who know Me— along with Philistia, Tyre, and Cush — when I say, ‘This one was born in Zion.’”

Revelation 18:2 · BSB

And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.

Revelation 17:5 · BSB

And on her forehead a mysterious name was written: BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

“elected”

2 John 1:13

2 John 1:13 · BSB

The children of your elect sister send you greetings.

“Marcus”

Acts 12:12 Acts 12:25

Acts 12:12 · BSB

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.

Acts 12:25 · BSB

When Barnabas and Saul had fulfilled their mission to Jerusalem, they returned, bringing with them John, also called Mark.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

12Through 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.

14Greet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.

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