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

Other Translations of 1 Peter 5:13

New International Version

13 She who is in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you her greetings, and so does my son Mark.

English Standard Version

13 She who is at Babylon, who is likewise chosen, sends you greetings, and so does Mark, my son.

The Message

13 The church in exile here with me - but not for a moment forgotten by God - wants to be remembered to you. Mark, who is like a son to me, says hello.

New King James Version

13 She who is in Babylon, elect together with you, greets you; and so does Mark my son.

New Living Translation

13 Your sister church here in Babylon sends you greetings, and so does my son Mark.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Peter 5:13

Commentary on 1 Peter 5:10-14

(Read 1 Peter 5:10-14)

In conclusion, the apostle prays to God for them, as the God of all grace. Perfect implies their progress towards perfection. Stablish imports the curing of our natural lightness and inconstancy. Strengthen has respect to the growth of graces, especially where weakest and lowest. Settle signifies to fix upon a sure foundation, and may refer to Him who is the Foundation and Strength of believers. These expressions show that perseverance and progress in grace are first to be sought after by every Christian. The power of these doctrines on the hearts, and the fruits in the lives, showed who are partakers of the grace of God. The cherishing and increase of Christian love, and of affection one to another, is no matter of empty compliment, but the stamp and badge of Jesus Christ on his followers. Others may have a false peace for a time, and wicked men may wish for it to themselves and to one another; but theirs is a vain hope, and will come to nought. All solid peace is founded on Christ, and flows from him.