New International Versionwhich said: “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea.”
New Living TranslationIt said, “Write in a book everything you see, and send it to the seven churches in the cities of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
English Standard Versionsaying, “Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.”
Berean Standard Biblesaying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
Berean Literal Biblesaying, "What you see, write in a book and send to the seven churches: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamum, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."
King James BibleSaying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
New King James Versionsaying, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”
New American Standard Biblesaying, “Write on a scroll what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
NASB 1995saying, “Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.”
NASB 1977saying, “Write in a book what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.”
Legacy Standard Biblesaying, “Write in a scroll what you see, and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.”
Amplified Biblesaying, “Write on a scroll what you see [in this revelation], and send it to the seven churches—to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.”
Christian Standard Biblesaying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
Holman Christian Standard Biblesaying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
American Standard Versionsaying, What thou seest, write in a book and send it to the seven churches: unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
Contemporary English VersionThe voice said, "Write in a book what you see. Then send it to the seven churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."
English Revised Versionsaying, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it to the seven churches; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
GOD'S WORD® Translationsaying, "Write on a scroll what you see, and send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."
Good News TranslationIt said, "Write down what you see, and send the book to the churches in these seven cities: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."
International Standard Versionsaying, "Write on a scroll what you see, and send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."
NET Biblesaying: "Write in a book what you see and send it to the seven churches--to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."
New Heart English Biblesaying, "What you see, write on a scroll and send to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."
Webster's Bible TranslationSaying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.
Weymouth New TestamentIt said, "Write forthwith in a roll an account of what you see, and send it to the seven Churches--to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyateira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea." Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblesaying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
World English Biblesaying, “What you see, write in a book and send to the seven assemblies: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “Write what you see in a scroll, and send [it] to the seven assemblies that [are] in Asia: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”
Berean Literal Biblesaying, "What you see, write in a book and send to the seven churches: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamum, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."
Young's Literal Translation I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last;' and, 'What thou dost see, write in a scroll, and send to the seven assemblies that are in Asia; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.'
Smith's Literal TranslationI am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send to the seven churches which in Asia; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSaying: What thou seest, write in a book, and send to the seven churches which are in Asia, to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamus, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.
Catholic Public Domain Versionsaying, “What you see, write in a book, and send it to the seven Churches, which are in Asia: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamus, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”
New American Biblewhich said, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
New Revised Standard Versionsaying, “Write in a book what you see and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamum, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhat you see, write in a book, and send it to the seven churches; to Eph'e-sus, and to Smyrna, and to Per’ga-mos, and to Thy-ati’ra, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to La-od-i-ce’a.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishWhich said, “Those things which you have seen, write in a book and send to the seven assemblies: to Ephesaus, to Zmurna, to Pergamaus, to Thawatyra, to Sardis, to Philadelphia and to Laidiqia. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentsaying: What you see, write in a book, and send to the seven churches; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.
Godbey New Testament
saying,Write what you are seeing in a book, and send it to the seven churches; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
Haweis New Testament
saying, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last; and what thou seest write in a book, and send to the churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.
Mace New Testament
saying, "I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, what you shall see, write in a book, and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia; to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."
Weymouth New Testament
It said, "Write forthwith in a roll an account of what you see, and send it to the seven Churches--to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyateira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea."
Worrell New Testament
saying,"What you see, write in a book, and sendit to the seven assemblies; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamum, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."
Worsley New Testament
saying,I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last; and, What thou seest write in a book, and sendit to theseven churches in Asia, to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context John's Vision on Patmos… 10On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet, 11saying,“Writeona scrollwhatyou seeandsend itto thesevenchurches:toEphesus,Smyrna,Pergamum,Thyatira,Sardis,Philadelphia,andLaodicea.”12Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands,…
Cross References Revelation 1:19Therefore write down the things you have seen, the things that are, and the things that will happen after this.
Revelation 22:13I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
Isaiah 44:6Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.
Isaiah 41:4Who has performed this and carried it out, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, the LORD—the first and the last—I am He.”
Isaiah 48:12Listen to Me, O Jacob, and Israel, whom I have called: I am He; I am the first, and I am the last.
Revelation 2:1-3:22“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.
Zechariah 4:2“What do you see?” he asked. “I see a solid gold lampstand,” I replied, “with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven spouts to the lamps.
Ezekiel 1:10The form of their faces was that of a man, and each of the four had the face of a lion on the right side, the face of an ox on the left side, and also the face of an eagle.
Daniel 7:9As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze.
Daniel 10:5-6I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. / His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude.
Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
John 1:1-3In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.
John 8:58“Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!”
Colossians 1:17He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
Hebrews 1:1-2On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets. / But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe.
Treasury of Scripture Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What you see, write in a book, and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea. I am. Revelation 1:8,17 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty… What. Revelation 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter; Revelation 2:1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; Revelation 10:4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not. seven. Revelation 1:4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Gracebe unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; Revelation 2:1,8,12,18 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; … Revelation 3:1,7,14 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead… Ephesus. Acts 18:19-21,24 And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews… Acts 19:1-41 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, … Acts 20:17 And from Miletus he sent to Ephesus, and called the elders of the church. Laodicea. Colossians 4:15,16 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house… Jump to Previous AlphaAsiaAssembliesBookChurchesEphesusFirstForthwithLaodiceaOmegaPergamosPergamumPer'gamumPhiladelphiaRollSardisScrollSeestSevenSmyrnaThyateiraThyatiraThyati'raWriteJump to Next AlphaAsiaAssembliesBookChurchesEphesusFirstForthwithLaodiceaOmegaPergamosPergamumPer'gamumPhiladelphiaRollSardisScrollSeestSevenSmyrnaThyateiraThyatiraThyati'raWriteRevelation 1 1.The preface.4.John's salutation to the seven churches of Asia.7.The coming of Christ.8.His glorious power and majesty.saying, “Write on a scroll what you seeThis command emphasizes the importance of recording divine revelation. In biblical times, scrolls were the primary medium for writing, symbolizing the permanence and authority of the message. The act of writing signifies the preservation and dissemination of God's word, ensuring that the vision is accurately communicated to the intended recipients. and send it to the seven churches:
The number seven often represents completeness or perfection in biblical literature, suggesting that the message is comprehensive and applicable to the entire Church. These churches were actual congregations in Asia Minor, but they also symbolize the universal Church throughout history. The instruction to send the message underscores the communal nature of the revelation, meant for edification, correction, and encouragement. to Ephesus,
Ephesus was a major city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its significant Christian community and as a center of commerce and pagan worship, particularly the temple of Artemis. The church in Ephesus is commended for its hard work and perseverance but is later admonished for losing its first love, highlighting the need for spiritual fervor and devotion. Smyrna,
Smyrna, modern-day Izmir, was a prosperous port city. The church in Smyrna is noted for its suffering and poverty, yet it is spiritually rich. This reflects the theme of enduring persecution and remaining faithful, as the believers in Smyrna faced hostility from both Jews and pagans. Pergamum,
Pergamum was a city known for its cultural and intellectual achievements, housing a famous library and being a center for emperor worship. The church here is praised for holding fast to Christ's name despite living where "Satan's throne" is, indicating the intense spiritual opposition and idolatry present in the city. Thyatira,
Thyatira was a smaller city known for its trade guilds, particularly in textiles and dyeing. The church in Thyatira is commended for its love, faith, service, and perseverance but is warned against tolerating false teachings and immorality. This highlights the challenge of maintaining doctrinal purity amidst societal pressures. Sardis,
Sardis was a wealthy city with a reputation for complacency and decline. The church in Sardis is criticized for having a reputation of being alive but being spiritually dead, serving as a warning against spiritual apathy and the importance of genuine faith and repentance. Philadelphia,
Philadelphia was a city with a strategic location for trade and communication. The church in Philadelphia is praised for its faithfulness despite having little strength, and it is promised protection and an open door, symbolizing opportunities for ministry and evangelism. and Laodicea.”
Laodicea was a wealthy city known for its banking, textiles, and medical school. The church in Laodicea is rebuked for being lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, reflecting spiritual indifference and self-sufficiency. This serves as a call to repentance and wholehearted commitment to Christ. Persons / Places / Events 1. John the ApostleThe author of the Book of Revelation, who receives the vision from Jesus Christ while exiled on the island of Patmos. 2. Seven ChurchesSpecific congregations in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) that are addressed in the Book of Revelation. They are Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea. 3. Jesus ChristThe speaker in this verse, who instructs John to write down the vision and send it to the seven churches. 4. PatmosThe island where John receives the revelation. It is a place of exile, symbolizing isolation and persecution. 5. ScrollThe medium on which John is instructed to write the vision, signifying the importance and permanence of the message. Teaching Points The Importance of RevelationThe instruction to write on a scroll signifies the importance of preserving divine revelation. As believers, we should value and study the Scriptures as God's revealed word. The Role of the ChurchThe message is directed to specific churches, highlighting the role of the church as the body of Christ. Each church has unique strengths and challenges, and we should learn from their examples. Obedience to God's CommandJohn's obedience in writing and sending the message serves as a model for us to follow God's commands, even when they require effort or sacrifice. Community and AccountabilityThe interconnectedness of the seven churches reminds us of the importance of community and accountability within the body of Christ. We should support and learn from one another. Perseverance in TrialsJohn's situation on Patmos reflects the reality of trials and persecution. As believers, we are called to persevere and remain faithful, trusting in God's ultimate plan. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 1
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Who or what are the angels of the seven churches?(11) I am Alpha and Omega.--In this verse we pass from St. John to Him who was the Word, of whom St. John gave testimony. He who is the faithful witness now speaks. "What thou seest, write," &c. The previous words, "I am Alpha," &c., are not found in the best MSS. The words "which are in Asia," are also omitted. The seven churches.--There were more than seven churches in Asia Minor; but the number selected indicates completeness. Thus, though having special reference to the conditions of those churches, the epistles may be regarded as epistles conveying ever appropriate lessons to the churches of succeeding ages. The names of the seven churches are enumerated, as they would naturally be by a person writing from Patmos. "First, Ephesus is addressed, as the Asiatic metropolis, and as the nearest church to Patmos; then the other churches on the western coast of Asia; then those in the interior" (Wordsworth). Verse 11. - On ample evidence ( א, A, C, and all versions), "I am Alpha ... the Last; and" must be omitted; also "which are in Asia." Write in a book; literally, into a book ( εἰς βιβλίον). Over and over again, twelve times in all, St. John reminds us that he writes this book by Divine command (ver. 19; Revelation 2:1, 8, 12, 18; Revelation 3:1, 7, 14; Revelation 14:13; Revelation 19:9; Revelation 21:5; comp. Revelation 10:4). The seven Churches. The order is not haphazard. It is precisely that which would be natural to a person writing in Patmos or travelling from Ephesus. Ephesus comes first as metropolis; then the city on the coast, Smyrna; then the inland cities in order, working round towards Ephesus again. In short, it is just the order in which St. John would visit the Churches in making an apostolic circuit as metropolitan. With the exception of what is told us in these chapters, the history of the Churches of Pergamum, Thyatira, and Sardis in the apostolic or sub-apostolic age is quite unknown. It was an ancient objection to the Apocalypse that in Thyatira there was no Church (see on Revelation 2:18).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek saying,λεγούσης(legousēs)Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Feminine Singular
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.“Writeγράψον(grapson)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 1125:A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe.inεἰς(eis)Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.a scrollβιβλίον(biblion)Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 975:A papyrus roll. A diminutive of biblos; a roll.whatὋ(Ho)Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739:Who, which, what, that.you seeβλέπεις(blepeis)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 991:(primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.send [it]πέμψον(pempson)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 3992:To send, transmit, permit to go, put forth.to theταῖς(tais)Article - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.sevenἑπτὰ(hepta)Adjective - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2033:Seven. A primary number; seven.churches:ἐκκλησίαις(ekklēsiais)Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1577:From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.toεἰς(eis)Preposition
Strong's 1519:A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.Ephesus,Ἔφεσον(Epheson)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2181:Ephesus, a coast city, capital of the Roman province Asia. Probably of foreign origin; Ephesus, a city of Asia Minor.Smyrna,Σμύρναν(Smyrnan)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4667:Smyrna, a great port of the Roman province Asia. The same as smurna; Smyrna, a place in Asia Minor.Pergamum,Πέργαμον(Pergamon)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4010:Pergamum, an important city of the Roman province Asia. From purgos; fortified; Pergamus, a place in Asia Minor.Thyatira,Θυάτειρα(Thyateira)Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural
Strong's 2363:Thyatira, a place in Asia Minor.Sardis,Σάρδεις(Sardeis)Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural
Strong's 4554:Sardis, an ancient city of Lydia in the province of Asia. Plural of uncertain derivation; Sardis, a place in Asia Minor.Philadelphia,Φιλαδέλφειαν(Philadelpheian)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5359:Philadelphia, a city of the Roman province Asia. From Philadelphos, a king of Pergamos; Philadelphia, a place in Asia Minor.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.Laodicea.”Λαοδίκειαν(Laodikeian)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2993:From a compound of laos and dike; Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor.
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