Revelation 1:11 “saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churc…”

Revelation 1:11

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

saying, What thou seest, write in a book and send it to the seven churches: unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

Geneva Bible 1599

Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, that first and that last: and that which thou seest, write in a booke, and send it vnto the seuen Churches which are in Asia, vnto Ephesus, and vnto Smyrna, and vnto Pergamus, and vnto Thyatira, and vnto Sardis, and vnto Philadelphia, and vnto Laodicea.

Darby Translation

saying, What thou seest write in a book, and send to the seven assemblies: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.

Young's Literal Translation

'I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last;' and, 'What thou dost see, write in a scroll, and send to the seven assemblies that [are] in Asia; to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.'

Bible in Basic English

Saying, What you see, put in a book, and send it to the seven churches; to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamos and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.

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Cross references

“I am”

Revelation 1:8 Revelation 1:17

Revelation 1:8 · BSB

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, ” says the Lord God, who is and was and is to come—the Almighty.

Revelation 1:17 · BSB

When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,

“What”

Jeremiah 30:2 Habakkuk 2:2 Isaiah 30:8 Deuteronomy 31:19 Revelation 10:4 Revelation 14:13

Jeremiah 30:2 · BSB

“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 · BSB

Then the LORD answered me: “Write down this vision and clearly inscribe it on tablets, so that a herald may run with it.

Isaiah 30:8 · BSB

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.

Deuteronomy 31:19 · BSB

Now therefore, write down for yourselves this song and teach it to the Israelites; have them recite it, so that it may be a witness for Me against them.

Revelation 10:4 · BSB

When the seven thunders had spoken, I was about to put it in writing. But I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down.”

Revelation 14:13 · BSB

And I heard a voice from heaven telling me to write, “Blessed are the dead—those who die in the Lord from this moment on.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds will follow them.”

“seven”

Revelation 3:1 Revelation 1:4 Revelation 2:8 Revelation 2:12 Revelation 2:18 Revelation 3:7

Revelation 3:1 · BSB

“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: These are the words of the One who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation for being alive, yet you are dead.

Revelation 1:4 · BSB

John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven spirits before His throne,

Revelation 2:8 · BSB

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.

Revelation 2:12 · BSB

To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of the One who holds the sharp, double-edged sword.

Revelation 2:18 · BSB

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.

Revelation 3:7 · BSB

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.

“Ephesus”

Ephesians 1:1 1 Timothy 1:3 Acts 18:19–21 Acts 18:24 Acts 19:1–41 Acts 20:17

Ephesians 1:1 · BSB

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus:

1 Timothy 1:3 · BSB

As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines

Acts 18:19–21 · BSB

When they reached Ephesus, Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue there and reasoned with the Jews.

Acts 18:24 · BSB

Meanwhile a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, well versed in the Scriptures.

Acts 19:1–41 · BSB

While Apollos was at Corinth, Paul passed through the interior and came to Ephesus. There he found some disciples

Acts 20:17 · BSB

From Miletus, Paul sent to Ephesus for the elders of the church.

“Laodicea”

Colossians 4:15 Colossians 4:16

Colossians 4:15 · BSB

Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.

Colossians 4:16 · BSB

After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.

Also

Revelation 1:2

Revelation 1:2 · BSB

who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

10On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,

12Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands,

Read Revelation 1