Rev.3.7-Rev.3.22
Rev.3.7
And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
Rev.3.7
Write this to Philadelphia, to the Angel of the church. The Holy, the True--David's key in his hand, opening doors no one can lock, locking doors no one can open--speaks:
Rev.3.7
"To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open.
Rev.3.7
"And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, "These things says He who is holy, He who is true, "He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens":
Rev.3.7
"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Philadelphia. This is the message from the one who is holy and true. He is the one who has the key of David. He opens doors, and no one can shut them; he shuts doors, and no one can open them.
Rev.3.8
I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
Rev.3.8
"I see what you've done. Now see what I've done. I've opened a door before you that no one can slam shut. You don't have much strength, I know that; you used what you had to keep my Word. You didn't deny me when times were rough.
Rev.3.8
I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.
Rev.3.8
"I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.
Rev.3.8
"I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can shut. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny me.
Rev.3.9
Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
Rev.3.9
"And watch as I take those who call themselves true believers but are nothing of the kind, pretenders whose true membership is in the club of Satan--watch as I strip off their pretensions and they're forced to acknowledge it's you that I've loved.
Rev.3.9
I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, but are liars--I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you.
Rev.3.9
Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie--indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.
Rev.3.9
Look! I will force those who belong to Satan--those liars who say they are Jews but are not--to come and bow down at your feet. They will acknowledge that you are the ones I love.
Rev.3.10
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Rev.3.10
"Because you kept my Word in passionate patience, I'll keep you safe in the time of testing that will be here soon, and all over the earth, every man, woman, and child put to the test.
Rev.3.10
Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world to test those who live on the earth.
Rev.3.10
Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
Rev.3.10
"Because you have obeyed my command to persevere, I will protect you from the great time of testing that will come upon the whole world to test those who belong to this world.
Rev.3.11
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Rev.3.11
"I'm on my way; I'll be there soon. Keep a tight grip on what you have so no one distracts you and steals your crown.
Rev.3.11
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
Rev.3.11
Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.
Rev.3.11
Look, I am coming quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown.
Rev.3.12
Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
Rev.3.12
"I'll make each conqueror a pillar in the sanctuary of my God, a permanent position of honor. Then I'll write names on you, the pillars: the Name of my God, the Name of God's City--the new Jerusalem coming down out of Heaven--and my new Name.
Rev.3.12
Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God. Never again will he leave it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which is coming down out of heaven from my God; and I will also write on him my new name.
Rev.3.12
He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name.
Rev.3.12
All who are victorious will become pillars in the Temple of my God, and they will never have to leave it. And I will write my God's name on them, and they will be citizens in the city of my God--the new Jerusalem that comes down from heaven from my God. And they will have my new name inscribed upon them.
Rev.3.13
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Rev.3.13
"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches."
Rev.3.13
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Rev.3.13
"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."'
Rev.3.13
Anyone who is willing to hear should listen to the Spirit and understand what the Spirit is saying to the churches.
Rev.3.14
And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
Rev.3.14
Write to Laodicea, to the Angel of the church. God's Yes, the Faithful and Accurate Witness, the First of God's creation, says:
Rev.3.14
"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation.
Rev.3.14
"And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, "These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:
Rev.3.14
"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodicea. This is the message from the one who is the Amen--the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God's creation:
Rev.3.15
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
Rev.3.15
"I know you inside and out, and find little to my liking. You're not cold, you're not hot--far better to be either cold or hot!
Rev.3.15
I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other!
Rev.3.15
"I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot.
Rev.3.15
"I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish you were one or the other!
Rev.3.16
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
Rev.3.16
You're stale. You're stagnant. You make me want to vomit.
Rev.3.16
So, because you are lukewarm--neither hot nor cold--I am about to spit you out of my mouth.
Rev.3.16
So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
Rev.3.16
But since you are like lukewarm water, I will spit you out of my mouth!
Rev.3.17
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
Rev.3.17
You brag, "I'm rich, I've got it made, I need nothing from anyone,' oblivious that in fact you're a pitiful, blind beggar, threadbare and homeless.
Rev.3.17
You say, 'I am rich; I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing.' But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked.
Rev.3.17
Because you say, "I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing'--and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked--
Rev.3.17
You say, 'I am rich. I have everything I want. I don't need a thing!' And you don't realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
Rev.3.18
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
Rev.3.18
"Here's what I want you to do: Buy your gold from me, gold that's been through the refiner's fire. Then you'll be rich. Buy your clothes from me, clothes designed in Heaven. You've gone around half-naked long enough. And buy medicine for your eyes from me so you can see, really see.
Rev.3.18
I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire, so you can become rich; and white clothes to wear, so you can cover your shameful nakedness; and salve to put on your eyes, so you can see.
Rev.3.18
I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.
Rev.3.18
I advise you to buy gold from me--gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. And also buy white garments so you will not be shamed by your nakedness. And buy ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see.
Rev.3.19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Rev.3.19
"The people I love, I call to account--prod and correct and guide so that they'll live at their best. Up on your feet, then! About face! Run after God!
Rev.3.19
Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent.
Rev.3.19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.
Rev.3.19
I am the one who corrects and disciplines everyone I love. Be diligent and turn from your indifference.
Rev.3.20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Rev.3.20
"Look at me. I stand at the door. I knock. If you hear me call and open the door, I'll come right in and sit down to supper with you.
Rev.3.20
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.
Rev.3.20
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.
Rev.3.20
"Look! Here I stand at the door and knock. If you hear me calling and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal as friends.
Rev.3.21
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
Rev.3.21
Conquerors will sit alongside me at the head table, just as I, having conquered, took the place of honor at the side of my Father. That's my gift to the conquerors!
Rev.3.21
To him who overcomes, I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne.
Rev.3.21
To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
Rev.3.21
I will invite everyone who is victorious to sit with me on my throne, just as I was victorious and sat with my Father on his throne.
Rev.3.22
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Rev.3.22
"Are your ears awake? Listen. Listen to the Wind Words, the Spirit blowing through the churches."
Rev.3.22
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."
Rev.3.22
"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.""'
Rev.3.22
Anyone who is willing to hear should listen to the Spirit and understand what the Spirit is saying to the churches."
