Revelation 3:11

Translations

Modern

I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Traditional

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Literal

I am coming quickly. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

Latin

Ecce venio cito: tene quod habes, ut nemo accipiat coronam tuam.

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Greek

English

I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Notes

Revelation 3:11

Christians must remain faithful. They need to persevere through difficulties to keep their crown, which is their expected reward.

Revelation 3:7–13

The letter to the church in Philadelphia encourages Christians who feel weak and powerless to understand that their true strength is in Christ. This comforting message includes no words of disapproval. The kingdom of God relies not on human strength or wisdom but on God's power and authority.

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 God’s Judgment of His People Letters to the Seven Churches Security and Obedience Visions

Related verses

James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Revelation 22:12
“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.
Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 2:25
…than to hold fast to what you have until I come.
2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
1 Peter 5:3–4
…not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
2 Timothy 2:5
Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
Revelation 22:20
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation 1:3
Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.
Revelation 4:10
…the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
Revelation 3:3
Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.
1 Corinthians 9:25
Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

Glossary

Ancient Letter Writing Book of Revelation Crown Philadelphia

Topics

Annoying People Being a Good Helper Commandments: Other Apostles: Precepts of, Explicitly Stated or Implied in Didactic Epistles Crown: Figurative Crowns Decision: General Scriptures Concerning Falling Away Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Perseverance: General Scriptures Concerning Philadelphia: One of the Seven Congregations In Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning

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