Revelation 2:4 asv — But I have this against thee, that thou didst leave thy first love.

American Standard Version

"But I have this against thee, that thou didst leave thy first love. "

— Revelation 2:4, American Standard Version

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Revelation 2 — Context

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To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, he that walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks:

2

I know thy works, and thy toil and patience, and that thou canst not bear evil men, and didst try them that call themselves apostles, and they are not, and didst find them false;

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and thou hast patience and didst bear for my name’s sake, and hast not grown weary.

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But I have this against thee, that thou didst leave thy first love.

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Remember therefore whence thou art fallen, and repent and do the first works; or else I come to thee, and will move thy candlestick out of its place, except thou repent.

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But this thou hast, that thou hatest the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

7

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. To him that overcometh, to him will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.

Revelation 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 2:4 say?
Revelation 2:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “But I have this against thee, that thou didst leave thy first love. ”
Where is Revelation 2:4 in the Bible?
Revelation 2:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 2, verse 4.
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 2:4.
What translation should I read Revelation 2:4 in?
Revelation 2:4 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 2:4?
Revelation 2:4 reads (ASV): “But I have this against thee, that thou didst leave thy first love. ” 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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