Revelation 20:5 nasb — The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection.

NASB

"The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection."

— Revelation 20:5, NASB

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Revelation 20 — Context

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And he laid hold of the dragon, the serpent of old, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years;

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and he threw him into the abyss, and shut it and sealed it over him, so that he would not deceive the nations any longer, until the thousand years were completed; after these things he must be released for a short time.

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Then I saw thrones, and they sat on them, and judgment was given to them. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded because of their testimony of Jesus and because of the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or his image, and had not received the mark on their forehead and on their hand; and they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.

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The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection.

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Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ and will reign with Him for a thousand years.

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When the thousand years are completed, Satan will be released from his prison,

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and will come out to deceive the nations which are in the four corners of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together for the war; the number of them is like the sand of the seashore.

Revelation 20:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 20:5 say?
Revelation 20:5 in the NASB reads: “The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection.”
Where is Revelation 20:5 in the Bible?
Revelation 20:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 20, verse 5.
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 20:5.
What translation should I read Revelation 20:5 in?
Revelation 20:5 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 20:5?
Revelation 20:5 reads (NASB): “The rest of the dead did not come to life until the thousand years were completed. This is the first resurrection.” 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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