Revelation 1:11

Translations

Modern

…saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”

Traditional

Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

Literal

…saying, “What you see, write in a book and send to the seven churches: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamum, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”

Latin

…dicentis: Quod vides, scribe in libro: et mitte septem ecclesiis, quæ sunt in Asia, Epheso, et Smyrnæ, et Pergamo, et Thyatiræ, et Sardis, et Philadelphiæ, et Laodiciæ.

Original

Greek

English

…saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”

Notes

Revelation 1:11

Write … and send: God appointed John as a prophet and messenger of his revelation (see Revelation 22:8, 10; compare Isaiah 6:8–9; Jeremiah 2:1–2; Ezekiel 2:1–3; 34:1–2).

Revelation 1:9–11

This third introduction (see study note on Revelation 1:1–11) is historical. It shows God speaking to people through real events. While in exile, God gave John an important mission.

Revelation 1:1–11

Revelation begins with a three-part introduction, including:

a prologue (Revelation 1:1–3),
a letter introduction (Revelation 1:4–8), and
a historical introduction (Revelation 1:9–11).

Theme notes and profiles

The Written Word Visions

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Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.
Jeremiah 30:2
“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Write in a book all the words that I have spoken to you.
Habakkuk 2:2
Then the LORD answered me: “Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it.
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To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.
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To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of the One who holds the sharp, double-edged sword.
Isaiah 30:8
Go now, write it on a tablet in their presence and inscribe it on a scroll; it will be for the days to come, a witness forever and ever.
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To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze.
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To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life.
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To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation.

People

Alpha: A title of Jesus, signifying His eternal nature Omega: A title of Jesus, signifying His eternal nature

Places

Ephesus: Major city in Asia Minor; important center for early Christianity Laodicea: A city in Asia Minor Pergamum: A city in Asia Minor with a church Philadelphia: One of the seven churches in Asia Minor Sepharad: City in Asia Minor; destination of exiled Jews Smyrna: One of the seven churches of Asia Minor Thyatira: City in Asia Minor, home of the prophet Lydia

Glossary

Book of Revelation Pergamos, Pergamum Philadelphia Sardis Smyrna

Topics

Alpha: A Title of Christ Asia: The Congregations of Ephesus: The Congregation At I Am That I Am: A Name of Deity Inspiration: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Appears to the Apostle John (On Patmos Island) Jesus, the Christ: Eternity of Laodicea: Message To, Through John New Age Omega: Alpha and Omega, the All-Comprehensiveness of Christ Pergamos: One of the |Seven Congregations| In Philadelphia: One of the Seven Congregations In Sardis: One of the Seven Congregations In Smyrna: One of the Seven Congregations In Thyatira: John Given a Message For Vision of John on the Island of Patmos of Christ and the Golden Lampstands Word of God: Inspiration of

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