Revelation 2:4 nasb — 'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.

NASB

"'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love."

— Revelation 2:4, NASB

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Revelation 2 — Context

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"To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the One who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this:

2

'I know your deeds and your toil and perseverance, and that you cannot tolerate evil men, and you put to the test those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and you found them to be false;

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and you have perseverance and have endured for My name's sake, and have not grown weary.

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'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.

5

'Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its place--unless you repent.

6

'Yet this you do have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

7

'He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will grant to eat of the tree of life which is in the Paradise of God.'

Revelation 2:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Revelation 2:4 say?
Revelation 2:4 in the NASB reads: “'But I have this against you, that you have left your 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 (NASB): “'But I have this against you, that you have left your 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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