Revelation 2:13
“I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.”
Revelation 2:13 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- I know where thou dwellest, where the seat of Satan is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith. Even in those days when Antipas was my faithful witness, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- I know where thou dwellest, even where Satan's throne is; and thou holdest fast my name, and didst not deny my faith, even in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwelleth.
- DARBYDarby
- I know where thou dwellest, where the throne of Satan is; and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in the days in which Antipas my faithful witness was, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- I know your works and where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. You hold firmly to my name, and didn't deny my faith in the days of Antipas my witness, my faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- I have known thy works, and where thou dost dwell ; where the throne of the Adversary is ; and thou dost hold fast my name, and thou didst not deny my faith, even in the days in which Antipas was my faithful witness, who was put to death beside you, where the Adversary doth dwell.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- I know your works and where you live, where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name; you did not renounce your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan lives.
Context: Revelation 2
11He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.
12And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;
13I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
14But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
15So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.
About Revelation 2: Letters to the Church of Ephesus
This chapter contains a letter from Christ to the church of Ephesus, commending them for their hard work and perseverance, but also rebuking them for abandoning their first love.
Commentary
Revelation 2 is the second chapter of the book of Revelation, the last book of the New Testament. In this chapter, the Apostle John is given a vision of seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. To each of these churches, Jesus sends a message through an angel.