Revelation 3:1

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

To the angel of the church in Sardis, write: These are the words of the One who holds the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your works; you have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: These things says he who has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know your works, that you have a name that you live, and are dead.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} to the angel{G32} of the church{G1577} in{G1722} Sardis{G4554} write:{G1125} These things{G3592} saith{G3004} he that hath{G2192} the seven{G2033} Spirits{G4151} of God,{G2316} and{G2532} the seven{G2033} stars:{G792} I know{G1492} thy{G4675} works,{G2041} that{G3754} thou hast{G2192} a name{G3686} that{G3754} thou livest,{G2198} and{G2532} thou art{G1488} dead.{G3498}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And{G2532} unto the angel{G32} of the church{G1577} in{G1722} Sardis{G4554} write{G1125}{(G5657)}; These things{G3592} saith{G3004}{(G5719)} he that hath{G2192}{(G5723)} the seven{G2033} Spirits{G4151} of God{G2316}, and{G2532} the seven{G2033} stars{G792}; I know{G1492}{(G5758)} thy{G4675} works{G2041}, that{G3754} thou hast{G2192}{(G5719)} a name{G3686} that{G3754} thou livest{G2198}{(G5719)}, and{G2532} art{G1488}{(G5748)} dead{G3498}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    And wryte vnto the messenger of the congregacion of Sardis: this sayth he that hath the sprete of god and the vii. starres. I knowe thy workes thou haste a name that thou lvyest and thou art deed

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    And wryte vnto the angell of the congregacion off Sardis: this sayth he that hath the seuen spretes of God, & the seuen starres. I knowe thy workes, thou hast a name that thou lyuest, and thou art deed.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And write vnto the Angel of the Church which is at Sardis, These things saith he that hath the seuen Spirits of God, and the seuen starres, I knowe thy workes: for thou hast a name that thou liuest, but thou art dead.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And write vnto the Angel of the Churche that is at Sardis, this sayth he that hath the seuen spirites of God, and the seuen starres. I knowe thy workes: thou hast a name that thou lyuest, and thou art dead.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ ‹And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.›

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    "And to the angel of the assembly in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars says these things: "I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And to the messenger of the assembly in Sardis write: These things saith he who is having the Seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars: I have known thy works, and that thou hast the name that thou dost live, and thou art dead;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and thou art dead.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and thou art dead.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And to the angel of the church in Sardis say: These things says he who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: I have knowledge of your works, that you seem to be living but are dead.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    "And to the angel of the assembly in Sardis write: "He who has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars says these things: "I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    To the Church in Sardis“To the angel of the church in Sardis write the following:“This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars:‘I know your deeds, that you have a reputation that you are alive, but in reality you are dead.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 5:6 : 6 But the one who lives indulgently, even while living, is dead.
  • Rev 1:4 : 4 John, to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne.
  • Rev 1:16 : 16 He held seven stars in His right hand, a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth, and His face shone like the sun in its full brilliance.
  • Rev 1:11 : 11 saying, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last. Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.
  • Luke 15:24 : 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ And they began to celebrate.
  • Rev 4:5 : 5 From the throne came flashes of lightning, rumblings, and peals of thunder. In front of the throne were seven blazing torches, which are the seven Spirits of God.
  • Rev 5:6 : 6 Then I saw a Lamb, standing as though it had been slain, in the midst of the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders. It had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth.
  • Jude 1:12 : 12 These are hidden reefs in your love feasts, feasting with you fearlessly, shepherding only themselves. They are waterless clouds, carried along by the winds; autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, uprooted.
  • Luke 15:32 : 32 But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.'
  • John 1:16 : 16 From His fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.
  • John 1:33 : 33 I myself did not know Him, but the One who sent me to baptize with water told me, 'The one on whom you see the Spirit descending and remaining is the One who will baptize with the Holy Spirit.'
  • John 3:34 : 34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without measure.
  • John 7:37-39 : 37 On the last and greatest day of the festival, Jesus stood and cried out, 'If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink.' 38 'Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.' 39 (He said this about the Spirit, which those who believed in Him were to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.)
  • John 15:26-27 : 26 When the Helper comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father—he will testify about me. 27 And you also must testify, because you have been with me from the beginning.
  • John 20:22 : 22 After saying this, he breathed on them and said, 'Receive the Holy Spirit.'
  • Acts 2:33 : 33 Exalted to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
  • Eph 2:1 : 1 And you were dead in your transgressions and sins.
  • Eph 2:5 : 5 made us alive together with Christ, even when we were dead in our transgressions—by grace you have been saved.
  • Col 2:13 : 13 And when you were dead in your trespasses and in the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made you alive with Christ, forgiving us all our trespasses.
  • Jas 2:26 : 26 For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead.
  • 1 Pet 1:11 : 11 They inquired into what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was indicating when He testified beforehand about the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.
  • Rev 1:20-2:2 : 20 The mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. 1 To the angel of the church in Ephesus, write: These are the words of the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: 2 I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles but are not, and you have found them to be liars.
  • Rev 2:9 : 9 I know your works, your tribulation, and your poverty (though you are rich), and the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
  • Rev 2:13 : 13 I know where you live—where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast to my name and did not deny your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death among you, where Satan dwells.
  • Rev 2:19 : 19 I know your deeds, your love, your faith, your service, and your perseverance, and that your latter deeds are greater than your first.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Rev 3:2-9
    8 verses
    86%

    2 Be alert and strengthen what remains, which is about to die. For I have not found your works complete in the sight of God.

    3 Remember, then, what you have received and heard; keep it and repent. If you are not alert, I will come unexpectedly like a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come to you.

    4 Yet you have a few names in Sardis who have not defiled their garments, and they will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.

    5 The one who conquers will be clothed in white garments, and I will never blot out their name from the book of life. I will confess their name before my Father and before His angels.

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

    7 To the angel of the church in Philadelphia, write: These are the words of the Holy One, the True One, who holds the key of David, who opens and no one can shut, and who shuts and no one can open.

    8 I know your works. Look, I have set before you an open door, which no one can shut, because you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.

    9 Look, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are not—they are liars—come and bow down before your feet, and they will know that I have loved you.

  • Rev 2:1-5
    5 verses
    81%

    1 To the angel of the church in Ephesus, write: These are the words of the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands:

    2 I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate evil people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles but are not, and you have found them to be liars.

    3 You have endured and have shown perseverance, and for my name’s sake, you have labored and have not grown weary.

    4 But I have this against you: You have abandoned the love you had at first.

    5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.

  • Rev 2:7-13
    7 verses
    79%

    7 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.

    8 To the angel of the church in Smyrna, write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who was dead and came to life:

    9 I know your works, your tribulation, and your poverty (though you are rich), and the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

    10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

    11 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who is victorious will not be harmed by the second death.

    12 To the angel of the church in Pergamum, write: These are the words of the one who has the sharp, double-edged sword:

    13 I know where you live—where Satan’s throne is. Yet you hold fast to my name and did not deny your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death among you, where Satan dwells.

  • Rev 3:13-19
    7 verses
    77%

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

    14 To the angel of the church in Laodicea, write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation.

    15 I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish that you were either cold or hot.

    16 So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am about to spit you out of my mouth.

    17 Because you say, 'I am rich, I have become wealthy, and I don’t need anything,' yet you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.

    18 I counsel you to buy from me gold refined in the fire so that you may become rich; white garments so that you may be clothed and your shameful nakedness not be exposed; and ointment to anoint your eyes so that you may see.

    19 Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.

  • Rev 1:16-20
    5 verses
    76%

    16 He held seven stars in His right hand, a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth, and His face shone like the sun in its full brilliance.

    17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet as though dead. Then He placed His right hand on me and said, 'Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last,

    18 'the living One. I was dead, but look, I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.'

    19 Write down what you have seen, what is, and what will take place after this.

    20 The mystery of the seven stars you saw in My right hand and the seven golden lampstands is this: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches.

  • Rev 1:10-12
    3 verses
    73%

    10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's Day, and I heard a loud voice behind me, like a trumpet,

    11 saying, I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last. Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.

    12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking to me, and when I turned, I saw seven golden lampstands.

  • Rev 2:17-19
    3 verses
    73%

    17 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.

    18 To the angel of the church in Thyatira, write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze:

    19 I know your deeds, your love, your faith, your service, and your perseverance, and that your latter deeds are greater than your first.

  • Rev 2:29
    73%

    29 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

  • Rev 1:3-4
    2 verses
    70%

    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.

    4 John, to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne.

  • Rev 3:22
    70%

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

  • Rev 14:13
    70%

    13 Then I heard a voice from heaven saying to me, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them."

  • Rev 22:16
    69%

    16 I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to these things for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.

  • Rev 2:23-24
    2 verses
    69%

    23 I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

    24 But to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to this teaching and who have not learned Satan’s so-called deep secrets, I say: I will not impose any other burden on you.

  • Eph 5:14
    67%

    14 Therefore it says, "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."

  • Eph 2:1
    67%

    1 And you were dead in your transgressions and sins.

  • Rev 1:1
    67%

    1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants what must soon take place. He made it known by sending His angel to His servant John.

  • Rev 7:2
    66%

    2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, holding the seal of the living God. He called out with a loud voice to the four angels who had been given power to harm the earth and the sea,