Revelation 3:2 asv — Be thou watchful, and establish the things that remain, which were ready to die: for I have found no works of thine per…

American Standard Version

"Be thou watchful, and establish the things that remain, which were ready to die: for I have found no works of thine perfected before my God. "

— Revelation 3:2, American Standard Version

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Revelation 3 — Context

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And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and thou art dead.

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Be thou watchful, and establish the things that remain, which were ready to die: for I have found no works of thine perfected before my God.

3

Remember therefore how thou hast received and didst hear; and keep it, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

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But thou hast a few names in Sardis that did not defile their garments: and they shall walk with me in white; for they are worthy.

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He that overcometh shall thus be arrayed in white garments; and I will in no wise blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

Revelation 3:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 3:2 say?
Revelation 3:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “Be thou watchful, and establish the things that remain, which were ready to die: for I have found no works of thine perfected before my God. ”
Where is Revelation 3:2 in the Bible?
Revelation 3:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 3, verse 2.
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 3:2.
What translation should I read Revelation 3:2 in?
Revelation 3:2 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 3:2?
Revelation 3:2 reads (ASV): “Be thou watchful, and establish the things that remain, which were ready to die: for I have found no works of thine perfected before my God. ” 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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