Revelation 2:16 net — Therefore, repent! If not, I will come against you quickly and make war against those people with the sword of my mouth.

NET Bible

"Therefore, repent! If not, I will come against you quickly and make war against those people with the sword of my mouth."

— Revelation 2:16, NET Bible

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Revelation 2 — Context

13

‘I know where you live– where Satan’s throne is. Yet you continue to cling to my name and you have not denied your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was killed in your city where Satan lives.

14

But I have a few things against you: You have some people there who follow the teaching of Balaam, who instructed Balak to put a stumbling block before the people of Israel so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality.

15

In the same way, there are also some among you who follow the teaching of the Nicolaitans.

16

Therefore, repent! If not, I will come against you quickly and make war against those people with the sword of my mouth.

17

The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will give him some of the hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, and on that stone will be written a new name that no one can understand except the one who receives it.’

18

To the Church in Thyatira“To the angel of the church in Thyatira write the following:“This is the solemn pronouncement of the Son of God, the one who has eyes like a fiery flame and whose feet are like polished bronze:

19

‘I know your deeds: your love, faith, service, and steadfast endurance. In fact, your more recent deeds are greater than your earlier ones.

Revelation 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 2:16 say?
Revelation 2:16 in the NET Bible reads: “Therefore, repent! If not, I will come against you quickly and make war against those people 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 (NET): “Therefore, repent! If not, I will come against you quickly and make war against those people 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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