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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/revelation/2.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />except to hold on to what you have until I come.&#8217<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/revelation/2.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />except that you hold tightly to what you have until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/revelation/2.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Only hold fast what you have until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />than to hold fast to what you have until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But hold fast to what you have until which <i>time</i> I might come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/revelation/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />But that which ye have <i>already</i> hold fast till I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/revelation/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But hold fast what you have till I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/revelation/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless what you have, hold firmly until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />&#8216Nevertheless what you have, hold fast until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />‘Nevertheless what you have, hold fast until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/revelation/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Nevertheless what you have, hold fast until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/revelation/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />except to hold tightly to what you have until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/revelation/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Only hold on to what you have until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/revelation/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />But hold on to what you have until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/revelation/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Nevertheless that which ye have, hold fast till I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/revelation/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />But until I come, you must hold firmly to the teaching you have. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/revelation/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Howbeit that which ye have, hold fast till I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/revelation/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Just hold on to what you have until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/revelation/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />But until I come, you must hold firmly to what you have. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/revelation/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Just hold on to what you have until I come. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/revelation/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />than to hold fast to what you have until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/revelation/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />However, hold on to what you have until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/revelation/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless, hold that which you have firmly until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/revelation/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Only that which you already possess, cling to until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/revelation/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Nevertheless, hold that which you have firmly until I come. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/revelation/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />but hold that which you have, until I may come;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />But hold fast to what you have until which <i>time</i> I might come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/revelation/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> but that which ye have -- hold ye, till I may come;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/revelation/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />But what ye have, hold ye until I come.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/revelation/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Yet that, which you have, hold fast till I come. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/revelation/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Even so, that which you have, hold on to it until I return.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/revelation/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />except that you must hold fast to what you have until I come. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/revelation/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />only hold fast to what you have until I come.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/revelation/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />But hold fast to that which you already have till I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“That which you have, therefore, hold fast until I come.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/revelation/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />but what you have, hold fast till I come.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/revelation/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>Moreover hold fast that which you have, until I shall come.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/revelation/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />Nevertheless that which you have, hold fast till I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/revelation/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />hold that fast till I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Only that which you already possess, cling to until I come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/revelation/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>nevertheless, that which ye have, hold fast till I come.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/revelation/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>but what ye have hold fast till I come.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/revelation/2-25.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=550" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm">To the Church in Thyatira</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">24</span>But I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned the so-called deep things of Satan: I will place no further burden upon you. <span class="reftext">25</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/4133.htm" title="4133: plēn (Conj) -- However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.">Nevertheless,</a> <a href="/greek/2902.htm" title="2902: kratēsate (V-AMA-2P) -- From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.">hold fast</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">to what</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echete (V-PIA-2P) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">you have</a> <a href="/greek/891.htm" title="891: achri (Prep) -- As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.">until</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GMS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/2240.htm" title="2240: hēxō (V-ASA-1S) -- To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present.">I come.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">26</span>And to the one who overcomes and continues in My work until the end, I will give authority over the nations.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a></span><br />Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:21</a></span><br />but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a></span><br />Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/3-16.htm">Philippians 3:16</a></span><br />Nevertheless, we must live up to what we have already attained.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">2 Timothy 1:13-14</a></span><br />Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. / Guard the treasure entrusted to you, with the help of the Holy Spirit who dwells in us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">1 Timothy 6:12</a></span><br />Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_peter/3-17.htm">2 Peter 3:17-18</a></span><br />Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing. / But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Colossians 2:6-7</a></span><br />Therefore, just as you have received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to walk in Him, / rooted and built up in Him, established in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">Ephesians 6:13-14</a></span><br />Therefore take up the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you will be able to stand your ground, and having done everything, to stand. / Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness arrayed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/2-24.htm">1 John 2:24-25</a></span><br />As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father. / And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a></span><br />But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-13.htm">Luke 19:13</a></span><br />Beforehand, he called ten of his servants and gave them ten minas. ‘Conduct business with this until I return,’ he said.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/8-31.htm">John 8:31</a></span><br />So He said to the Jews who had believed Him, “If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9</a></span><br />Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a></span><br />Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">But that which you have already hold fast till I come.</p><p class="hdg">that.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Revelation 3:3,11</a></b></br> Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/11-28.htm">Acts 11:28</a></b></br> And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-9.htm">Romans 12:9</a></b></br> <i>Let</i> love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.</p><p class="hdg">till.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/1-7.htm">Revelation 1:7</a></b></br> Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they <i>also</i> which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Revelation 22:7,20</a></b></br> Behold, I come quickly: blessed <i>is</i> he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/john/14-3.htm">John 14:3</a></b></br> And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, <i>there</i> ye may be also.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jude/1-5.htm">Already</a> <a href="/revelation/2-15.htm">Cling</a> <a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/revelation/2-24.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/revelation/2-4.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-12.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Safe</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Already</a> <a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Cling</a> <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Fast</a> <a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Firmly</a> <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Hold</a> <a href="/revelation/3-4.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Possess</a> <a href="/genesis/6-14.htm">Safe</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">What is commanded to be written to the angels, that is, the ministers of the churches of Ephesus,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Smyrna,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Pergamos,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/revelation/2-18.htm">Thyatira, and what is commended and lacking in them.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>than to hold fast</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of perseverance and steadfastness in faith. In the context of Revelation, the churches are encouraged to remain faithful amidst trials and false teachings. The concept of "holding fast" is echoed in other scriptures such as <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a>, which urges believers to hold unswervingly to the hope they profess. This reflects a call to maintain doctrinal purity and moral integrity.<p><b>to what you have</b><br>This refers to the teachings, faith, and spiritual gifts that the believers in Thyatira possess. It suggests that they already have the necessary tools and knowledge to withstand challenges. The phrase implies a sense of contentment and sufficiency in what has been received from Christ, aligning with the idea in <a href="/2_peter/1-3.htm">2 Peter 1:3</a> that God's divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life.<p><b>until I come</b><br>This points to the eschatological promise of Christ's return. The early church lived with the expectation of Jesus' imminent return, which served as motivation for holy living and perseverance. This phrase connects to other New Testament passages such as <a href="/john/14-3.htm">John 14:3</a> and <a href="/acts/1-11.htm">Acts 1:11</a>, which assure believers of Christ's second coming. It underscores the temporary nature of current struggles and the hope of future vindication and reward.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this message, addressing the church in Thyatira. He is the central figure in the book of Revelation, providing guidance and warnings to the churches.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/church_in_thyatira.htm">Church in Thyatira</a></b><br>One of the seven churches in Asia Minor addressed in the book of Revelation. Thyatira was known for its trade guilds and was a center of commerce.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/apostle_john.htm">Apostle John</a></b><br>The author of the book of Revelation, who received this vision while exiled on the island of Patmos.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jezebel.htm">Jezebel</a></b><br>Mentioned earlier in the chapter as a false prophetess leading some in Thyatira astray. Her influence is part of the context for the exhortation to "hold fast."<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/s/second_coming_of_christ.htm">Second Coming of Christ</a></b><br>The anticipated return of Jesus, which is a central theme in Revelation and the New Testament.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a></b><br>Believers are called to remain steadfast in their faith amidst challenges and false teachings. This perseverance is crucial until the return of Christ.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/guarding_the_truth.htm">Guarding the Truth</a></b><br>The church must be vigilant in maintaining the purity of the gospel message, resisting false teachings and influences that can lead believers astray.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_return.htm">Hope in Christ's Return</a></b><br>The promise of Christ's return provides motivation and hope for believers to endure and remain faithful in their walk with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a></b><br>Christians are encouraged to develop discernment to recognize and reject false teachings, ensuring they hold fast to the truth of Scripture.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The church community plays a vital role in encouraging one another to hold fast to their faith, providing support and accountability.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_'hold_fast'_mean_biblically.htm">What does "hold fast" mean in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_veronica_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'hold fast' mean in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_is_the_thyatira_church_important.htm">What is the significance of the Church in Thyatira?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_was_pergamum's_church_message.htm">What message was given to the Church in Pergamum?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 25.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Howbeit</span>. Not simply <span class="greek">ἀλλά</span> or <span class="greek">δέ</span>, but <span class="greek">πλήν</span>, which occurs nowhere else in St. John's writings. Although no other burden than this is imposed, yet remember what it implies. Hold fast the love, and faith, and service, and patience, and the <span class="accented">growth</span> in these virtues, for which thou hast been commended (ver. 19). Comp. <a href="/revelation/3-11.htm">Revelation 3:11</a>, where a similar charge is given to the Church at Philadelphia. The Greek for "till I come" is remarkable - <span class="greek">ἄχρις οῦ α}ν</span> <span class="greek">ἤξω</span>; where the <span class="greek">α}ν</span> conveys a touch of indefiniteness as to the date specified - <span class="accented">until the time whensoever I shall come.</span> We have a similar construction in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-25.htm">1 Corinthians 15:25</a>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/revelation/2-25.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Nevertheless,</span><br /><span class="grk">πλὴν</span> <span class="translit">(plēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4133.htm">Strong's 4133: </a> </span><span class="str2">However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hold fast</span><br /><span class="grk">κρατήσατε</span> <span class="translit">(kratēsate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2902.htm">Strong's 2902: </a> </span><span class="str2">From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to what</span><br /><span class="grk">ὃ</span> <span class="translit">(ho)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">you have</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔχετε</span> <span class="translit">(echete)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">until</span><br /><span class="grk">ἄχρι</span> <span class="translit">(achri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_891.htm">Strong's 891: </a> </span><span class="str2">As far as, up to, until, during. Or achris akh'-rece; akin to akron; until or up to.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I come.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἥξω</span> <span class="translit">(hēxō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2240.htm">Strong's 2240: </a> </span><span class="str2">To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/2-25.htm">Revelation 2:25 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/revelation/2-25.htm">Revelation 2:25 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/revelation/2-25.htm">Revelation 2:25 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/revelation/2-25.htm">Revelation 2:25 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/revelation/2-25.htm">Revelation 2:25 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/2-25.htm">Revelation 2:25 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/2-25.htm">Revelation 2:25 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/2-25.htm">Revelation 2:25 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/2-25.htm">Revelation 2:25 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/revelation/2-25.htm">Revelation 2:25 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/revelation/2-25.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 2:25 Nevertheless hold that which you have firmly (Rev. 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