Revelation 2:23
New Living Translation
23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches out the thoughts and intentions of every person. And I will give to each of you whatever you deserve.
Revelation 2:23
Amplified Bible
23 And I will kill her children (followers) with [a]pestilence [thoroughly annihilating them], and all the churches will know [without any doubt] that I am He who searches the [b]minds and hearts [the innermost thoughts, purposes]; and I will give to each one of you [a reward or punishment] according to your deeds.(A)
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- Revelation 2:23 Lit death.
- Revelation 2:23 Lit kidneys, i.e. inner man. In Jewish thought, the kidneys were considered a source of wisdom (cf Ps 16:7).
Revelation 2:23
Living Bible
23 and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches shall know that I am he who searches deep within men’s hearts, and minds; I will give to each of you whatever you deserve.
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Revelation 2:23
New English Translation
23 Furthermore, I will strike her followers[a] with a deadly disease,[b] and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay[c] each one of you[d] what your deeds deserve.[e]
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- Revelation 2:23 tn Grk “her children,” but in this context a reference to this woman’s followers or disciples is more likely meant.
- Revelation 2:23 tn Grk “I will kill with death.” θάνατος (thanatos) can in particular contexts refer to a manner of death, specifically a contagious disease (see BDAG 443 s.v. 3; L&N 23.158).
- Revelation 2:23 tn Grk “I will give.” The sense of δίδωμι (didōmi) in this context is more “repay” than “give.”
- Revelation 2:23 sn This pronoun and the following one are plural in the Greek text.
- Revelation 2:23 tn Grk “each one of you according to your works.”
Revelation 2:23
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