Revelation 2
1 To the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden lampstands;
“To the messenger of the church in Ephesus write: “These things says He who holds the seven stars on His right hand, who walks about in the midst of the seven golden lampstands:
2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear them who are evil: and thou hast tried them who say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
‘I know your works, yes the labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot stand those who are evil. And you have tested those who claim to be apostles and are not, and found them to be liars;
3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.
and you have born up and endured on account of my name, and not grown weary.
4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
“‘Nevertheless I have against you that you have left your first love.
5 Remember therefore from which thou hast fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come to thee quickly, and will remove thy lampstand out of its place, except thou repent.
So think about from where you have drifted and repent, and do the first works, or else I will come at you swiftly and remove your lampstand out of its place—unless you do repent.
6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
But you do have this, that you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.’
7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
“He who has an ear let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To the one who overcomes I will grant to eat of the Tree of Life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of my God.
8 And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, who was dead, and is alive;
“And to the messenger of the church in Smyrna write: “These things says the First and the Last, who became dead and came to life:
9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, ( but thou art rich ) and I know the blasphemy of them who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.
‘I know your works and affliction and poverty (but you are rich), and the slander of those who claim to be Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful to death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Do not fear any of the things that you are about to suffer: Take note, the devil is really about to throw some of you into prison, so that you may be tested, and you will have an affliction of ten days. Stay faithful until death and I will give you the crown of life.’
11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt by the second death.
“He who has an ear let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. The one who overcomes will absolutely not be harmed by the second death.
12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he who hath the sharp sword with two edges;
“And to the messenger of the church in Pergamos write: “These things says He who has the sharp two-edged sword:
13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s throne is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days in which Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
‘I know your works, and where you live, where Satan's throne is. And you hold my name fast and did not deny my faith during the days in which Antipas was my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan lives.
14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit acts of immorality.
“‘Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you have there adepts of the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to throw a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, to eat things offered to idols and to fornicate.
15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
Thus you also have adepts of the doctrine of the Nicolaitans as well.
16 Repent; or else I will come to thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Repent! Or else I will come at you swiftly and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.’
17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth except he that receiveth it.
“He who has an ear let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To the one who overcomes I will grant to eat from the hidden manna. And I will give him a white pebble, and on the pebble a new name written, which no one knows except the receiver.
18 And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
“And to the messenger of the church in Thyatira write: “These things says the Son of God, He who has the eyes like a flame of fire and the feet like fine brass:
19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.
‘I know your works—the love, the faith, the service—and your endurance; in fact your last works are greater than the first.
20 However I have a few things against thee, because thou allowest that woman Jezebel, who calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit acts of immorality, and to eat things sacrificed to idols.
“‘Nevertheless I have against you that you tolerate your wife Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess and teaches and deceives my slaves to fornicate and to eat things offered to idols.
21 And I gave her time to repent of her immorality; and she repented not.
I even gave her time so that she might repent, but she does not want to repent of her fornication.
22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
So, I am throwing her into a sickbed and those adulterating with her into great affliction, unless they repent of her works.
23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give to each one of you according to your works.
And I will execute her children; and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will give to each one of you according to your works.
24 But to you I say, and to the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and who have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you no other burden.
“‘Now to the rest of you who are in Thyatira I say—to as many as do not hold this teaching, those who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say—I will not put any other burden on you;
25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
just hold fast what you have until I come.
26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works to the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
And as for the one who overcomes and keeps my works until the end, I will give him authority over the nations;
27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
and he will shepherd them with a rod of iron; they will be smashed like clay pots
28 And I will give him the morning star.
—just as I have received from my Father. And I will give him the morning star.’
29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.
“He who has an ear let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.
