Revelation 2:2
“I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:”
Revelation 2:2 — King James Version
Verse 2 of 29 in Revelation chapter 2 — King James Version. Read it in context below, with maps, timelines and thematic connections beside the text.
Revelation 2:2 in other translations
- World English Bible
- ““I know your works, and your toil and perseverance, and that you can’t tolerate evil men, and have tested those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and found them false.”
- American Standard Version
- “I know thy works, and thy toil and patience, and that thou canst not bear evil men, and didst try them that call themselves apostles, and they are not, and didst find them false;”
Revelation 2 — full chapter (King James Version)
Unto the angel of of write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the , which I also hate. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of , which is in the midst of the paradise of God. And unto the angel of in write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the of them which say they are , and are not, but are the synagogue of . Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. And to the angel of in write; These things saith he which hath the sharp with two edges; I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where ’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my , even in those days wherein was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where dwelleth. But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of , who taught to cast a stumblingblock before the children of , to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the , which thing I hate. Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the of my mouth. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden , and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. And unto the angel of in write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; I know thy works, and charity, and service, and , and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman , which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. But unto you I say, and unto the rest in , as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of , as they speak; I will upon you none other burden. But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.