1 Peter 5:13

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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

Complete Jewish Bible:

Your sister congregation in Bavel, chosen along with you, sends greetings to you, as does my son Mark.

Berean Standard Bible:

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

American Standard Version:

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

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The church that is at{G1722} Babylon{G897}, elected together with{G4899} you, saluteth{G782} you{G5209}; and{G2532} so doth Marcus{G3138} my{G3450} son{G5207}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Acts 12:12

  • And when he had considered [the thing], he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.

Acts 12:25

  • And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled [their] ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.

Revelation 18:2

  • 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.

2 John 1:13

  • The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.

Psalms 87:4

  • ¶ I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon to them that know me: behold Philistia, and Tyre, with Ethiopia; this [man] was born there.

Revelation 17:5

  • And upon her forehead [was] a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.

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Commentary for 1 Peter 5:13

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G1722
    There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐν
    Transliteration: en
    Pronunciation: en
    Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
  2. Strong's Number: G897
    There are 11 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Βαβυλών
    Transliteration: Babylṓn
    Pronunciation: bab-oo-lone'
    Description: of Hebrew origin (בָּבֶל); Babylon, the capitol of Chaldæa (literally or figuratively (as a type of tyranny)):-- Babylon.
  3. Strong's Number: G4899
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: συνεκλεκτός
    Transliteration: syneklektós
    Pronunciation: soon-ek-lek-tos'
    Description: from a compound of σύν and ἐκλέγομαι; chosen in company with, i.e. co-elect (fellow Christian):--elected together with.
  4. Strong's Number: G782
    There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀσπάζομαι
    Transliteration: aspázomai
    Pronunciation: as-pad'-zom-ahee
    Description: from Α (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of σπάω; to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome:--embrace, greet, salute, take leave.
  5. Strong's Number: G5209
    There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμᾶς
    Transliteration: hymâs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
    Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
  6. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
  7. Strong's Number: G3138
    There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: Μάρκος
    Transliteration: Márkos
    Pronunciation: mar'-kos
    Description: of Latin origin; Marcus, a Christian:--Marcus, Mark.
  8. Strong's Number: G3450
    There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μοῦ
    Transliteration: moû
    Pronunciation: moo
    Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
  9. Strong's Number: G5207
    There are 348 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: υἱός
    Transliteration: huiós
    Pronunciation: hwee-os'
    Description: apparently a primary word; a "son" (sometimes of animals), used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship:--child, foal, son.