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Revelation 11:1 net — The Fate of the Two Witnesses Then a measuring rod like a staff was given to me, and I was told,“Get up and measure the…

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"The Fate of the Two Witnesses Then a measuring rod like a staff was given to me, and I was told,“Get up and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and the ones who worship there."

— Revelation 11:1, NET Bible

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Revelation 11 — Context

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The Fate of the Two Witnesses Then a measuring rod like a staff was given to me, and I was told,“Get up and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and the ones who worship there.

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But do not measure the outer courtyard of the temple; leave it out, because it has been given to the Gentiles, and they will trample on the holy city for forty-two months.

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And I will grant my two witnesses authority to prophesy for 1,260 days, dressed in sackcloth.”

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(These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth.)

Revelation 11:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 11:1 say?
Revelation 11:1 in the NET Bible reads: “The Fate of the Two Witnesses Then a measuring rod like a staff was given to me, and I was told,“Get up and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and the ones who worship there.”
Where is Revelation 11:1 in the Bible?
Revelation 11:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 11, verse 1.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 11:1.
What translation should I read Revelation 11:1 in?
Revelation 11:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 11:1?
Revelation 11:1 reads (NET): “The Fate of the Two Witnesses Then a measuring rod like a staff was given to me, and I was told,“Get up and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and the ones who worship there.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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