Revelation 3:13 bbe — He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches.

Bible in Basic English

"He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches."

— Revelation 3:13, Bible in Basic English

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Revelation 3 — Context

10

Because you have kept my word in quiet strength, I will keep you from the hour of testing which is coming on all the world, to put to the test those who are on earth.

11

I come quickly: keep that which you have, so that no one may take your crown.

12

Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the house of my God, and he will go out no more: and I will put on him the name of my God, and the name of the town of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God, and my new name.

13

He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches.

14

And to the angel of the church in Laodicea say: These things says the true and certain witness, the head of God's new order:

15

I have knowledge of your works, that you are not cold or warm: it would be better if you were cold or warm.

16

So because you are not one thing or the other, I will have no more to do with you.

Revelation 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 3:13 say?
Revelation 3:13 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches.”
Where is Revelation 3:13 in the Bible?
Revelation 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 3, verse 13.
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 3:13.
What translation should I read Revelation 3:13 in?
Revelation 3:13 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 3:13?
Revelation 3:13 reads (BBE): “He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches.” 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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