Revelation 3:5
“He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.”
Revelation 3:5 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- He that shall overcome, shall thus be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- He that overcometh shall thus be arrayed in white garments; and I will in no wise blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
- DARBYDarby
- He that overcomes, he shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot his name out of the book of life, and will confess his name before my Father and before his angels.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- He who overcomes will be arrayed in white garments, and I will in no way blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- He who is overcoming ; this one ; shall be arrayed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the scroll of the life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before His messengers.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- The one who overcomes will be dressed in white clothing, and I will not blot out their name from the book of life; instead, I will acknowledge their name before my Father and His angels.
Context: Revelation 3
3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
4Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
5He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
6He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
7And 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;
About Revelation 3: Letters to the Church of Smyrna
This chapter contains a letter from Christ to the church of Smyrna, encouraging them to be faithful in their persecution and promising that they will receive a crown of life.
Commentary
Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament. In this chapter, the author, John, is given a vision of seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. He is instructed to write letters to each of the churches, warning them of the coming judgment and encouraging them to remain faithful to God.