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11 And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever. And they do not have a rest by day and by night[a]— the ones worshiping the beast and his image, and if anyone receives the mark of his name. 12 Here[b] is the endurance of the saints, the ones keeping the commandments of God and the faith of [c] Jesus. 13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write— ‘Blessed[d] are the dead dying in the Lord from-now-on! Yes, says the Spirit, so that they will rest from their labors, for their works are following with them”.

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 14:11 Same phrase as in 4:8.
  2. Revelation 14:12 Or, At-this-point.
  3. Revelation 14:12 That is, given by; or, in.
  4. Revelation 14:13 Or, Fortunate (from God’s point of view).

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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