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Greetings from 'Babylon'
Most scholars believe 'Babylon' is a symbolic name for Rome. In the first century, using a code name for the imperial capital was a prudent way to avoid drawing unwanted attention from authorities like Nero. This name would also resonate with Jewish Christians, who saw Rome as the new oppressor of God's people, similar to ancient Babylon.
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1 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Peter 5:13
18th Century
Theologian
The church that is at Babylon, elected together with you. It will be readily seen that much of this is supplied by our translators; the wo…
AT Robertson
On 1 Peter 5:13
She that is in Babylon, elect together with you (η εν Βαβυλων συνεκλεκτη). Either actual Babylon or, as most likely, mystical Baby…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Peter 5:13
19th Century
Bishop
The church . . . . elected together with you.—In the original, it simply stands as “the co-elect one [feminine singular] in Babylo…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Peter 5:13
Who is “she” whom Peter calls “chosen together with you”? Who is the Mark referred to? What and where is Babylon? “She” could be Peter’s wife ([Ref…
John Calvin
On 1 Peter 5:13
16th Century
Theologian
That is at Babylon: Many of the ancients thought that Rome is enigmatically denoted here. The Papists gladly lay hold of this comment so t…
John Gill
On 1 Peter 5:13
17th Century
Pastor
The church that is at Babylon
The Vulgate Latin, Syriac, and Arabic versions, supply the word "church", as we do. So…
Matthew Henry
On 1 Peter 5:10–14
17th Century
Minister
In conclusion, the apostle prays to God for them, as the God of all grace. 'Perfect' implies their progress towards perfection. 'Establish' signifi…