11 and the smoke of their torment will go up forever and ever.(A) There is no rest[a](B) day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or anyone who receives the mark(C) of its name. 12 This calls for endurance from the saints,(D) who keep God’s commands and their faith in Jesus.”[b]

13 Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on.”(E)

“Yes,” says the Spirit, “so they will rest from their labors, since their works follow them.”

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Footnotes

  1. 14:11 Or They have no rest
  2. 14:12 Or and the faith of Jesus, or and faithfulness to Jesus

11 And the smoke of their torment will rise for ever and ever.(A) There will be no rest day or night(B) for those who worship the beast and its image,(C) or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”(D) 12 This calls for patient endurance(E) on the part of the people of God(F) who keep his commands(G) and remain faithful to Jesus.

13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord(H) from now on.”

“Yes,” says the Spirit,(I) “they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.”

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