Revelation 2:12 kjv — And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;

King James Version

"And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;"

— Revelation 2:12, King James Version

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Revelation 2 — Context

9

I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

10

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil 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.

11

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.

12

And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;

13

I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

14

But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

15

So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.

Revelation 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 2:12 say?
Revelation 2:12 in the King James Version reads: “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;”
Where is Revelation 2:12 in the Bible?
Revelation 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 2, verse 12.
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 2:12.
What translation should I read Revelation 2:12 in?
Revelation 2:12 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 2:12?
Revelation 2:12 reads (KJV): “And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;” 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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