Revelation 22:11

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong; let the vile person continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to do right; and let the holy person continue to be holy."

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    He who is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he who is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he who is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he who is holy, let him be holy still.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    He that is unrighteous,{G91} let him do unrighteousness{G91} still:{G2089} and{G2532} he that is filthy,{G4510} let him be made filthy{G4510} still:{G2089} and{G2532} he that is righteous,{G1342} let him do righteousness{G1344} still:{G2089} and{G2532} he that is holy,{G40} let him be made holy{G37} still.{G2089}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    He that is unjust{G91}{(G5723)}, let him be unjust{G91}{(G5657)} still{G2089}: and{G2532} he which is filthy{G4510}{(G5723)}, let him be filthy{G4510}{(G5657)} still{G2089}: and{G2532} he that is righteous{G1342}, let him be righteous{G1344}{(G5682)} still{G2089}: and{G2532} he that is holy{G40}, let him be holy{G37}{(G5682)} still{G2089}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    He that doeth evyl let him do evyl still: and he which is fylthy let him be fylthy still: and he that is righteous let him be more righteous: and he that is holy let him be more holy.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    He that doeth euell, let him do euell styll: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy styll: and he that is righteous, let him be more righteous: and he that is holy, let him be more holy.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    He that is vniust, let him be vniust stil and he which is filthie, let him be filthie still: and hee that is righteous, let him be righteous stil: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    He that doeth euyll, let hym do euyll styll: and he which is filthie, let hym be filthie styll: and he that is ryghteous, let hym be ryghteous styll: and he that is holy, let hym be holy styll.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    He who acts unjustly, let him act unjustly still. He who is filthy, let him be filthy still. He who is righteous, let him do righteousness still. He who is holy, let him be holy still."

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    he who is unrighteous -- let him be unrighteous still, and he who is filthy -- let him be filthy still, and he who is righteous -- let him be declared righteous still, and he who is sanctified -- let him be sanctified still:

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    He that is unrighteous, let him do unrighteousness still: and he that is filthy, let him be made filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him do righteousness still: and he that is holy, let him be made holy still.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    He that is unrighteous, let him do unrighteousness still: and he that is filthy, let him be made filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him do righteousness still: and he that is holy, let him be made holy still.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Let the evil man go on in his evil: and let the unclean be still unclean: and let the upright go on in his righteousness: and let the holy be holy still.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    He who acts unjustly, let him act unjustly still. He who is filthy, let him be filthy still. He who is righteous, let him do righteousness still. He who is holy, let him be holy still."

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    The evildoer must continue to do evil, and the one who is morally filthy must continue to be filthy. The one who is righteous must continue to act righteously, and the one who is holy must continue to be holy.”

Referenced Verses

  • Dan 12:10 : 10 Many will be purified, made spotless, and refined; but the wicked will continue to act wickedly. None of the wicked will understand, but the wise will understand.
  • Ezek 3:27 : 27 But when I speak to you, I will open your mouth, and you will say to them, 'This is what the Lord GOD says.' Whoever will listen, let them listen, and whoever will refuse, let them refuse, for they are a rebellious house.
  • 2 Tim 3:13 : 13 But wicked people and impostors will go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
  • Prov 4:18 : 18 The path of the righteous is like the morning light, shining brighter and brighter until the full day.
  • Matt 5:6 : 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
  • Prov 14:32 : 32 The wicked are brought down by their own evil, but the righteous take refuge when they die.
  • Job 17:9 : 9 Yet the righteous hold to their way, and those with clean hands grow stronger.
  • Ps 81:12 : 12 But my people did not listen to my voice; Israel would not submit to me.
  • Prov 1:24-33 : 24 Because I called and you refused, I stretched out my hand, but no one paid attention, 25 And you ignored all my advice and would have none of my correction, 26 I too will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when terror strikes you, 27 When your terror comes like a storm, and your calamity comes like a whirlwind, when distress and anguish overwhelm you. 28 Then they will call to me, but I will not answer; they will seek me earnestly, but they will not find me. 29 Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the LORD, 30 They would have none of my counsel and despised all my correction. 31 Therefore they will eat the fruit of their own way and be filled with their own schemes. 32 For the turning away of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. 33 But whoever listens to me will dwell securely and be at ease, without fear of harm.
  • Matt 15:14 : 14 Leave them alone; they are blind guides. If the blind lead the blind, both will fall into a pit.”
  • Jude 1:24 : 24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you blameless in the presence of His glory with great joy,
  • John 8:21 : 21 Then he said to them again, "I am going away, and you will look for me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come."
  • Eph 5:27 : 27 and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.
  • Rev 16:8-9 : 8 The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and it was allowed to scorch people with fire. 9 They were scorched by the intense heat, and they blasphemed the name of God who has power over these plagues. But they refused to repent and glorify him. 10 The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness. People gnawed their tongues in agony, 11 and they blasphemed the God of heaven because of their pains and sores, but they refused to repent of their deeds.
  • Rev 16:21 : 21 Huge hailstones, each weighing about a hundred pounds, fell from heaven on people, and they cursed God because of the plague of hail, because the plague was so terrible.
  • Matt 21:19 : 19 Seeing a lone fig tree by the road, he went to it, but found nothing on it except leaves. He said to it, 'May no fruit ever come from you again!' And immediately, the fig tree withered.
  • Matt 25:10 : 10 While they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom came. Those who were ready went with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.
  • Eccl 11:3 : 3 When the clouds are full, they pour down rain upon the earth; and whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, wherever it falls, there it will lie.
  • Rev 22:3 : 3 There will no longer be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will worship him.
  • Col 1:22 : 22 He has now reconciled in His physical body through death to present you holy, blameless, and above reproach before Him—
  • Rev 7:13-15 : 13 Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, “These people dressed in white robes—who are they, and where did they come from?” 14 I said to him, 'Sir, you know.' And he said to me, 'These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.' 15 For this reason, they are before the throne of God, and they serve him day and night in his temple. The one who sits on the throne will spread his shelter over them.

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  • 10 Then he said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, because the time is near.

  • 12 Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.

  • Rev 22:14-15
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    14 Blessed are those who keep His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.

    15 Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

  • 5 Then I heard the angel in charge of the waters say, 'You are righteous, Lord, the one who is, and who was, and who is to come, because you have judged these things.'

  • 9 Yet the righteous hold to their way, and those with clean hands grow stronger.

  • 27 Nothing unclean will ever enter it, nor anyone who does what is detestable or false, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life.

  • 8 It was granted to her to be clothed in fine linen, bright and clean. For the fine linen is the righteous deeds of the saints.

  • Rev 22:17-20
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    17 The Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let the one who hears say, "Come!" Let the one who is thirsty come, and let the one who desires take the water of life freely.

    18 I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to these words, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.

    19 And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away their share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book.

    20 He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

  • 7 Little children, let no one lead you astray. The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous.

  • Rev 22:6-7
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    6 The angel said to me, "These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place."

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  • 2 For His judgments are true and just; He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality, and He has avenged the blood of His servants on her.

  • Rev 14:10-12
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    10 they too will drink the wine of God's wrath, which has been poured full strength into the cup of His anger. They will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and the Lamb.

    11 The smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever. There will be no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark bearing its name."

    12 Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and hold fast to faith in Jesus.

  • 15 Acquitting the guilty and condemning the righteous—both are detestable to the Lord.

  • 27 The righteous detest the unjust, and the wicked detest the upright.

  • Rev 13:9-10
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    9 If anyone has ears to hear, let them listen.

    10 If anyone is to go into captivity, into captivity they will go. If anyone is to be killed with the sword, with the sword they will be killed. This calls for the endurance and faith of the saints.

  • 27 For they persecute those you have struck, and they recount the pain of those you have wounded.

  • 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, for the time is near.

  • 15 To the pure, all things are pure, but to those who are defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure; rather, both their mind and conscience are defiled.

  • 16 How much less is a man, who is detestable and corrupt, one who drinks iniquity like water!

  • 7 And I heard the altar respond, 'Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and righteous are your judgments.'

  • 31 If the righteous are repaid on earth, how much more the wicked and the sinner!

  • 16 For it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy."

  • 6 He will repay each person according to their deeds.

  • 3 Those who are left in Zion and remain in Jerusalem will be called holy, all who are recorded among the living in Jerusalem.

  • 16 But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted through justice, and the Holy God will show Himself holy through righteousness.

  • 3 And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as He is pure.

  • 11 I am coming quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

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    5 Therefore, the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of the righteous.

  • 5 And the one seated on the throne said, 'Behold, I am making all things new.' He also said, 'Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.'

  • 46 And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.

  • 24 But if a righteous person turns away from their righteousness and commits sin, doing the same detestable things the wicked do, will they live? None of the righteous deeds they have done will be remembered. Because of the unfaithfulness they are guilty of and because of the sins they have committed, they will die.

  • 4 Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, 'Come out of her, my people, so that you do not share in her sins and so that you do not receive any of her plagues.'

  • 5 If a man is righteous and does what is just and right,

  • 6 Let the one who has ears hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

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    9 The Lord will judge the peoples. Vindicate me, O Lord, according to my righteousness and my integrity.

  • 6 Righteousness guards the way of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

  • 18 If a righteous person turns from their righteousness and commits iniquity, they will die because of it.

  • 8 But as for the cowardly, the unbelieving, the detestable, murderers, the sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars, their portion will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.

  • 14 Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

  • 2 Everything happens alike to everyone: the same fate comes to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the pure and the impure, to those who offer sacrifices and those who do not. As with the good person, so with the sinner; as with those who swear oaths, so with those who avoid them.

  • 22 Anything that the unclean person touches will become unclean, and anyone who touches it will remain unclean until evening.

  • 22 Look, I will cast her onto a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of her works.