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.

14 But 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.

15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.

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13 I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me,(A) not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness,(B) who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives.(C)

14 Nevertheless, I have a few things against you:(D) There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam,(E) who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols(F) and committed sexual immorality.(G) 15 Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.(H)

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