Revelation 2:22

Translations

Modern

Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds.

Traditional

Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

Literal

Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and those committing adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they shall repent of her works.

Latin

Ecce mittam eam in lectum: et qui mœchantur cum ea, in tribulatione maxima erunt, nisi pœnitentiam ab operibus suis egerint.

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English

Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds.

Notes

Revelation 2:22–23

Christ’s judgment on this “Jezebel” and on those who follow her takes place in three stages:
1. Jezebel will suffer on a sickbed;
2. her followers will experience great suffering; and
3. her children will die (compare Acts 5:5, 10; 1 Corinthians 11:30).
This judgment is similar to the plagues on Egypt, which ended with the deaths of Egypt's firstborn sons (see Exodus 12:29–30).
God knows people's thoughts and intentions (see Jeremiah 17:10; Acts 1:24; Hebrews 4:12–13). He gives each person the judgment that person deserves (see Revelation 22:12; Jeremiah 17:10; Matthew 16:27).

Revelation 2:18–29

The letter to the church in Thyatira warns Christians against combining their faith with pagan practices and worldly behaviors.

Revelation 2:1–3:22

The seven messages to the seven churches show the condition of Christ's church when Revelation was written, and it is similar today. God still calls Christians to be faithful and honest. Those who listen to Christ's message will receive God's promised rewards. Those who do not will face judgment.

Theme notes and profiles

Apostasy and Renewal Early Christian Heresies God’s Judgment of His People Letters to the Seven Churches The Gift of Prophecy Visions

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