Revelation 3:3 net — Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thi…

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"Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you."

— Revelation 3:3, NET Bible

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Revelation 3 — Context

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To the Church in Sardis“To the angel of the church in Sardis write the following:“This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars:‘I know your deeds, that you have a reputation that you are alive, but in reality you are dead.

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Wake up then, and strengthen what remains that was about to die, because I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God.

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Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you.

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But you have a few individuals in Sardis who have not stained their clothes, and they will walk with me dressed in white, because they are worthy.

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The one who conquers will be dressed like them in white clothing, and I will never erase his name from the book of life, but will declare his name before my Father and before his angels.

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The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’

Revelation 3:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Revelation 3:3 say?
Revelation 3:3 in the NET Bible reads: “Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you.”
Where is Revelation 3:3 in the Bible?
Revelation 3:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 3, verse 3.
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 3:3.
What translation should I read Revelation 3:3 in?
Revelation 3:3 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 3:3?
Revelation 3:3 reads (NET): “Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you.” 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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