Revelation 2:1-3
New Matthew Bible
He exhorts four of the congregations to mend their ways, and shows the reward of the person who overcomes.
2 To the messenger of the congregation of Ephesus write: These things says he who holds the seven stars in his right hand, and walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks: 2 I know your works, and your labour, and your patience, and how you cannot bear those who are evil. And you examined those who say they are apostles, but are not, and have found them liars, 3 and did wash yourself. And you have patience, and for my name’s sake have laboured, and have not fainted.
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Revelation 2:1-3
New International Version
To the Church in Ephesus
2 “To the angel[a] of the church in Ephesus(A) write:
These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand(B) and walks among the seven golden lampstands.(C) 2 I know your deeds,(D) your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested(E) those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false.(F) 3 You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name,(G) and have not grown weary.
Footnotes
- Revelation 2:1 Or messenger; also in verses 8, 12 and 18
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