Here is a call for the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
Parallel translations
- WEB Here is the perseverance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.”
- KJV Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus.
- NKJV Here is the patience of the saints; here are those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
- NASB Here is the perseverance of the saints who keep the commandments of God and their faith in Jesus.
- NLT This means that God’s holy people must endure persecution patiently, obeying his commands and maintaining their faith in Jesus.
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Quick answer
This is the ground for the saints' endurance: keeping God's commandments and faith in Jesus. The certainty of judgment fuels perseverance.
Overview
Set between warnings of wrath and the blessing on the faithful dead, this verse defines true saints by obedience to God and faith in Jesus. The reality of coming judgment motivates patient endurance under persecution rather than compromise with the beast. Faith in Jesus and faithful obedience belong together as the marks of those who overcome.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 5
- Rev 13:10“If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.
- Rev 12:17And the dragon was enraged at the woman, and went to make war with the rest of her children, who keep the commandments of God and hold to the testimony of Jesus. And the dragon stood on the shore of the sea.
- Rev 3:10Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.
- Rev 3:8I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. For you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.
- 2 Tim 4:7I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
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