Revelation 2:16 nasb — 'Therefore repent; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth.

NASB

"'Therefore repent; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth."

— Revelation 2:16, NASB

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Revelation 2 — Context

13

'I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is; and you hold fast My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days of Antipas, My witness, My faithful one, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.

14

'But I have a few things against you, because you have there some who hold the teaching of Balaam, who kept teaching Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols and to commit acts of immorality.

15

'So you also have some who in the same way hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans.

16

'Therefore repent; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth.

17

'He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, to him I will give some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and a new name written on the stone which no one knows but he who receives it.'

18

"And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet are like burnished bronze, says this:

19

'I know your deeds, and your love and faith and service and perseverance, and that your deeds of late are greater than at first.

Revelation 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 2:16 say?
Revelation 2:16 in the NASB reads: “'Therefore repent; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth.”
Where is Revelation 2:16 in the Bible?
Revelation 2:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read Revelation 2:16 in?
Revelation 2:16 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 2:16?
Revelation 2:16 reads (NASB): “'Therefore repent; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth.” 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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