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Revelation 2:21-22
New English Translation
Revelation 2:21-22
New English Translation
21 I[a] have given her time to repent, but[b] she is not willing to repent of her sexual immorality. 22 Look! I am throwing her onto a bed of violent illness,[c] and those who commit adultery with her into terrible suffering,[d] unless they repent of her deeds.
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- Revelation 2:21 tn Here καί (kai) has not been translated because of differences between Greek and contemporary English style.
- Revelation 2:21 tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “but” to bring out the contrast present in this woman’s obstinate refusal to repent.
- Revelation 2:22 tn Grk “onto a bed,” in this context an idiom for severe illness (L&N 23.152).
- Revelation 2:22 tn Or “into great distress.” The suffering here is not specified as physical or emotional, and could involve persecution.
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