Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. New Living Translation Repent of your sin, or I will come to you suddenly and fight against them with the sword of my mouth. English Standard Version Therefore repent. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth. Berean Standard Bible Therefore repent! Otherwise I will come to you shortly and wage war against them with the sword of My mouth. Berean Literal Bible Therefore repent! But if not, I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth. King James Bible Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. New King James Version Repent, or else I will come to you quickly and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth. New American Standard Bible Therefore repent; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will wage war against them with the sword of My mouth. NASB 1995 ‘Therefore repent; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth. NASB 1977 ‘Repent therefore; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore repent. But if not, I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth. Amplified Bible Therefore repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, your sinful behavior—seek God’s will]; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war and fight against them with the sword of My mouth [in judgment]. Christian Standard Bible So repent! Otherwise, I will come to you quickly and fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore repent! Otherwise, I will come to you quickly and fight against them with the sword of My mouth. American Standard Version Repent therefore; or else I come to thee quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of my mouth. Contemporary English Version Turn back! If you don't, I will come quickly and fight against these people. And my words will cut like a sword. English Revised Version Repent therefore; or else I come to thee quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of my mouth. GOD'S WORD® Translation So return to me and change the way you think and act, or I will come to you quickly and wage war against them with the sword from my mouth. Good News Translation Now turn from your sins! If you don't, I will come to you soon and fight against those people with the sword that comes out of my mouth. International Standard Version So repent. If you don't, I will come to you quickly and wage war against them with the sword of my mouth. Majority Standard Bible Therefore repent! Otherwise I will come to you shortly and wage war against them with the sword of My mouth. NET Bible Therefore, repent! If not, I will come against you quickly and make war against those people with the sword of my mouth. New Heart English Bible Repent therefore, or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of my mouth. Webster's Bible Translation Repent; or else I will come to thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Weymouth New Testament Repent, at once; or else I will come to you quickly, and will make war upon them with the sword which is in My mouth. World English Bible Repent therefore, or else I am coming to you quickly and I will make war against them with the sword of my mouth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionConvert! And if not, I come to you quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth. Berean Literal Bible Therefore repent! But if not, I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of My mouth. Young's Literal Translation 'Reform! and if not, I come to thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Smith's Literal Translation Repent; and if not, I come to thee swiftly, and will wage war with them with the sword of my mouth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn like manner do penance: if not, I will come to thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Catholic Public Domain Version So do penance to the same extent. If you do less, I will come to you quickly and I will fight against these ones with the sword of my mouth. New American Bible Therefore, repent. Otherwise, I will come to you quickly and wage war against them with the sword of my mouth. New Revised Standard Version Repent then. If not, I will come to you soon and make war against them with the sword of my mouth. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleRepent; or else I will come to you very soon, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Repent therefore, or else I shall come upon you at once, and I shall make war with them with the sword of my mouth.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentRepent, therefore; if not, I will come to you quickly, and I will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Repent! but if not, I am coming to thee quickly, and will war against them with the sword of my mouth. Mace New Testament repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Weymouth New Testament Repent, at once; or else I will come to you quickly, and will make war upon them with the sword which is in My mouth. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context To the Church in Pergamum…15In the same way, some of you also hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans. 16Therefore repent! Otherwise I will come to you shortly and wage war against them with the sword of My mouth. 17He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it.… Cross References Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Ephesians 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Isaiah 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. 2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival. Isaiah 49:2 He made My mouth like a sharp sword; He hid Me in the shadow of His hand. He made Me like a polished arrow; He hid Me in His quiver. Matthew 10:34 Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. Revelation 19:15 And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. Revelation 19:21 And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh. Jeremiah 1:10 See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.” Psalm 2:9 You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 The weapons of our warfare are not the weapons of the flesh. Instead, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. / We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. Isaiah 1:20 But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken. John 12:48 There is a judge for the one who rejects Me and does not receive My words: The word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. Luke 19:27 And these enemies of mine who were unwilling for me to rule over them, bring them here and slay them in front of me.’” Isaiah 63:3-6 “I have trodden the winepress alone, and no one from the nations was with Me. I trampled them in My anger and trod them down in My fury; their blood spattered My garments, and all My clothes were stained. / For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come. / I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me. ... Treasury of Scripture Repent; or else I will come to you quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. Repent. Revelation 2:5,21,22 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent… Revelation 3:19 As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Revelation 16:9 And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory. else. Revelation 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. will fight. Revelation 2:12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; Revelation 1:16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength. Revelation 19:15,21 And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God… Jump to Previous Change Fight Mouth Once Otherwise Quickly Reform Repent Soon Sword WarJump to Next Change Fight Mouth Once Otherwise Quickly Reform Repent Soon Sword WarRevelation 2 1. What is commanded to be written to the angels, that is, the ministers of the churches of Ephesus,8. Smyrna, 12. Pergamos, 18. Thyatira, and what is commended and lacking in them. Therefore repent! The call to repentance is a central theme throughout the Bible, emphasizing a change of mind and heart leading to a transformation of life. In the context of Revelation, this call is directed to the church in Pergamum, which was struggling with false teachings and moral compromise. Repentance is a necessary response to sin, aligning with the messages of the prophets in the Old Testament (e.g., Isaiah 55:7) and the teachings of Jesus (e.g., Matthew 4:17). The urgency of the command underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need for immediate action. Otherwise I will come to you shortly and wage war against them with the sword of My mouth. Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker in this verse, addressing the church in Pergamum. He is depicted as the one who holds the "sharp, double-edged sword" (Revelation 2:12), symbolizing His authority and judgment. 2. Church in Pergamum The recipients of this message. Pergamum was a city known for its cultural and religious diversity, including pagan worship, which posed challenges to the Christian community there. 3. Repentance The action called for by Jesus. It involves a change of mind and heart, turning away from sin and towards God. 4. Sword of My Mouth A metaphor for the Word of God, which is powerful and discerning, able to judge thoughts and intentions (Hebrews 4:12). 5. War Against Them Refers to the judgment that will come upon those who do not repent, emphasizing the seriousness of the call to repentance. Teaching Points The Urgency of RepentanceRepentance is not optional but a necessary response to sin. Jesus' call to "repent" is urgent and immediate, indicating the seriousness of sin and the need for a prompt response. The Power of God's Word The "sword of My mouth" signifies the authority and power of God's Word. Believers are reminded of the importance of Scripture in discerning truth and guiding their lives. The Reality of Divine Judgment Jesus warns of coming judgment for those who do not repent. This serves as a sobering reminder of the reality of divine judgment and the need to live in accordance with God's will. Spiritual Warfare The imagery of the sword highlights the spiritual battle believers face. Christians are called to equip themselves with the Word of God to stand firm against spiritual deception and sin. The Call to Holiness The message to Pergamum underscores the call to holiness and separation from worldly influences. Believers are encouraged to examine their lives and align their actions with God's standards.Verse 16. - Repent therefore; or else I come to thee quickly (see on ver. 5). Some take "in like manner" with this verse: "In like manner (as Ephesus) repent therefore;" but this is not probable. Repent of having allowed some members to follow the examples of Balaam and of the Nicolaitans. With the sword of my mouth (comp. Revelation 1:16 and Revelation 2:12). It is possible that there is here another allusion to Balaam. It was with a drawn sword that the angel of the Lord withstood him (Numbers 22:23), and with the sword that he was slain (Numbers 31:8; Joshua 13:22). Those who follow Balaam in his sin shall follow him in his punishment; and the Church which allows such things will have to suffer along with those who commit them (comp. 2 Thessalonians 2:8). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Thereforeοὖν (oun) Conjunction Strong's 3767: Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. repent! μετανόησον (metanoēson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 3340: From meta and noieo; to think differently or afterwards, i.e. Reconsider. Otherwise δὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. I will come ἔρχομαί (erchomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. to you σοι (soi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Singular Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. shortly ταχύ (tachy) Adverb Strong's 5035: Quickly, speedily. Neuter singular of tachus; shortly, i.e. Without delay, soon, or suddenly, or readily. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. wage war πολεμήσω (polemēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 4170: To make war, contend, fight, battle. From polemos; to be in warfare, i.e. To battle: -fight, war. against μετ’ (met’) Preposition Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. them αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. with ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sword ῥομφαίᾳ (rhomphaia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 4501: A sword, scimitar; fig: war, piercing grief. Probably of foreign origin; a sabre, i.e. A long and broad cutlass. of My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. mouth. στόματός (stomatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 4750: The mouth, speech, eloquence in speech, the point of a sword. 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