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Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. <a href="/nlt/revelation/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches out the thoughts and intentions of every person. And I will give to each of you whatever you deserve. <a href="/esv/revelation/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works. <a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. <a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I will kill her children with death, and all the churches will know that I am the One searching affections and hearts; and I will give to each of you according to your works. <a href="/kjv/revelation/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/2.htm">New King James Version</a> I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And I will kill her children with plague, and all the churches will know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts; and I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. <a href="/nasb/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216And I will kill her children with pestilence, and all the churches will know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts; and I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘And I will kill her children with pestilence; and all the churches will know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts; and I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. <a href="/lsb/revelation/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And I will kill her children with pestilence, and all the churches will know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts; and I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. <a href="/amp/revelation/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And I will kill her children (followers) with pestilence [thoroughly annihilating them], and all the churches will know [without any doubt] that I am He who searches the minds and hearts [the innermost thoughts, purposes]; and I will give to each one of you [a reward or punishment] according to your deeds. <a href="/csb/revelation/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who examines minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you according to your works. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I will kill her children with the plague. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who examines minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you according to your works. <a href="/asv/revelation/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto each one of you according to your works. <a href="/cev/revelation/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I will even kill her followers. Then all the churches will see that I know everyone's thoughts and feelings. I will treat each of you as you deserve. <a href="/erv/revelation/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto each one of you according to your works. <a href="/gwt/revelation/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I will kill her children. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds. I will reward each of you for what you have done. <a href="/gnt/revelation/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> I will also kill her followers, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who knows everyone's thoughts and wishes. I will repay each of you according to what you have done. <a href="/isv/revelation/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will reward each of you as your actions deserve. <a href="/msb/revelation/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. <a href="/net/revelation/2.htm">NET Bible</a> Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve. <a href="/nheb/revelation/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> I will kill her children with Death, and all the churches will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. <a href="/wbt/revelation/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give to every one of you according to your works. <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Her children too shall surely die; and all the Churches shall come to know that I am He who searches into men's inmost thoughts; and to each of you I will give a requital which shall be in accordance with what your conduct has been. <a href="/web/revelation/2.htm">World English Bible</a> I will kill her children with Death, and all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and I will kill her children in death, and all the assemblies will know that I am He who is searching affections and hearts; and I will give to you—to each—according to your works. <a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And I will kill her children with death, and all the churches will know that I am the One searching affections and hearts; and I will give to each of you according to your works. <a href="/ylt/revelation/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and her children I will kill in death, and know shall all the assemblies that I am he who is searching reins and hearts; and I will give to you -- to each -- according to your works. <a href="/slt/revelation/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And her children will I kill in death; and all the churches shall know that I am he searching the reins and hearts: and I will give to you each according to our works.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and hearts, and I will give to every one of you according to your works. But to you I say, <a href="/cpdv/revelation/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And I will put her sons to death, and all the Churches shall know that I am the one who examines temperaments and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. But I say to you, <a href="/nabre/revelation/2.htm">New American Bible</a> I will also put her children to death. Thus shall all the churches come to know that I am the searcher of hearts and minds and that I will give each of you what your works deserve. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you as your works deserve.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searches the reins and hearts: and I will give unto everyone of you according to your works. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And I shall kill her children by Death, and all the assemblies will know that I search the kidneys and the hearts, and I shall give to everyone of you according to your works.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searches the reins and the hearts: and I will give to every one of you according to your works. <a href="/godbey/revelation/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And I will slay her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am the one searching the reins and the hearts: and I will give to you each according to your works.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And I will slay her children by death; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and the hearts: and I will give to you, even to every one, according to your works. <a href="/mace/revelation/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I will strike her children dead; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and the heart: and I will give to every one of you according to your works. <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Her children too shall surely die; and all the Churches shall come to know that I am He who searches into men's inmost thoughts; and to each of you I will give a requital which shall be in accordance with what your conduct has been. <a href="/worrell/revelation/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And her children I will slay with death; and all the assemblies shall know that I am He Who searcheth the reins and hearts; and I will give to you, each one, according to your works.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/revelation/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and I will cut off her children by death; and all the churches shall know, that I am He who searcheth the reins and hearts, and I will give unto every one <Fr>of<FR> you according to your works.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/2-23.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=522" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm">To the Church in Thyatira</a> …22Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds. 23<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/615.htm" title="615: apoktenō (V-FIA-1S) -- To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy.">I will strike</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēs (PPro-GF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">her</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5043.htm" title="5043: tekna (N-ANP) -- A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child.">children</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatō (N-DMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">dead,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasai (Adj-NFP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">all</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsiai (N-NFP) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">churches</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: gnōsontai (V-FIM-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">will know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">am</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the One who</a> <a href="/greek/2045.htm" title="2045: eraunōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To search diligently, examine. Apparently from ereo; to seek, i.e. to investigate.">searches</a> <a href="/greek/3510.htm" title="3510: nephrous (N-AMP) -- A kidney (as a general emotional center), the reins. Of uncertain affinity; a kidney, i.e. the inmost mind.">minds</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/2588.htm" title="2588: kardias (N-AFP) -- Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle.">hearts,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dōsō (V-FIA-1S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">I will repay</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastō (Adj-DMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">each</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">of you</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">according to</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymōn (PPro-G2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: erga (N-ANP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">deeds.</a> 24But 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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/psalms/7-9.htm">Psalm 7:9</a> Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. <a href="/romans/8-27.htm">Romans 8:27</a> And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” <a href="/hebrews/4-12.htm">Hebrews 4:12-13</a> 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. / Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. <a href="/psalms/139-1.htm">Psalm 139:1-2</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. O LORD, You have searched me and known me. / You know when I sit and when I rise; You understand my thoughts from afar. <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a> If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds? <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a> For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. <a href="/john/2-24.htm">John 2:24-25</a> But Jesus did not entrust Himself to them, for He knew them all. / He did not need any testimony about man, for He knew what was in a man. <a href="/1_corinthians/4-5.htm">1 Corinthians 4:5</a> Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God. <a href="/jeremiah/11-20.htm">Jeremiah 11:20</a> O LORD of Hosts, who judges righteously, who examines the heart and mind, let me see Your vengeance upon them, for to You I have committed my cause. <a href="/psalms/44-21.htm">Psalm 44:21</a> would not God have discovered, since He knows the secrets of the heart? <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a> God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” <a href="/galatians/6-7.htm">Galatians 6:7-8</a> Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searches the reins and hearts: and I will give to every one of you according to your works.with death.<a href="/revelation/6-8.htm">Revelation 6:8</a> And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.and all.<a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7,11</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God… <a href="/deuteronomy/13-11.htm">Deuteronomy 13:11</a> And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you.<a href="/deuteronomy/17-13.htm">Deuteronomy 17:13</a> And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously.I am.<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a> But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.<a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">1 Chronicles 28:9</a> And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-17.htm">1 Chronicles 29:17</a> I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee.and I will.<a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a> And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.<a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a> Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work.<a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10,11</a> Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/revelation/2-14.htm">Children</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Death</a> <a href="/revelation/2-22.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-29.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Die</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Give</a> <a href="/revelation/2-21.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/revelation/2-5.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-16.htm">Inmost</a> <a href="/1_john/3-12.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/revelation/2-21.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-5.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-13.htm">Reins</a> <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">Search</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-10.htm">Searches</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">Searcheth</a> <a href="/1_peter/3-11.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/revelation/1-20.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-8.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/1_john/2-19.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/james/2-4.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/revelation/2-22.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/2-29.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/revelation/7-4.htm">Children</a> <a href="/revelation/2-29.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Dead</a> <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Death</a> <a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">Deeds</a> <a href="/revelation/16-6.htm">Deserve</a> <a href="/revelation/3-2.htm">Die</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-6.htm">Give</a> <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/revelation/17-17.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/judges/19-1.htm">Inmost</a> <a href="/revelation/6-4.htm">Kill</a> <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Makes</a> <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/genesis/41-30.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/job/16-13.htm">Reins</a> <a href="/revelation/3-4.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/genesis/31-32.htm">Search</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-9.htm">Searches</a> <a href="/genesis/44-12.htm">Searcheth</a> <a href="/genesis/31-34.htm">Searching</a> <a href="/revelation/9-21.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/revelation/7-16.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/revelation/22-20.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/genesis/6-5.htm">Thoughts</a> <a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 2</div>1. <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> 8. <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Smyrna,</a> 12. <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Pergamos,</a> 18. <a href="/revelation/2-18.htm">Thyatira, and what is commended and lacking in them.</a> </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'; 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The "children" are likely her followers or those who adopt her practices. The imagery of striking dead is reminiscent of Old Testament judgments, such as those against the prophets of Baal (<a href="/1_kings/18-40.htm">1 Kings 18:40</a>). It underscores the seriousness of spiritual adultery and the divine judgment that follows. This serves as a warning to the early church and believers today about the dangers of false teachings and the importance of remaining faithful to Christ.and all the churches will know This phrase emphasizes the public nature of God's judgment. The early Christian communities were interconnected, and news of such divine actions would spread quickly among them. This serves as a reminder that God's actions are not only corrective but also instructive, teaching the broader church about His holiness and justice. It reflects the communal aspect of the early church, where the actions of one congregation could impact others.that I am the One who searches minds and hearts This statement highlights Christ's divine omniscience, echoing Old Testament passages like <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a>, where God searches the heart and tests the mind. It affirms that Christ possesses the same divine attributes as God the Father, reinforcing His deity. This knowledge of the inner thoughts and intentions of individuals serves as both a comfort and a warning, assuring believers that nothing is hidden from Him.and I will repay each of you according to your deeds This phrase underscores the biblical principle of divine retribution, where individuals are rewarded or punished based on their actions. It aligns with passages such as <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a> and <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a>, which speak of God rendering to each person according to their works. This principle is consistent throughout Scripture, emphasizing personal responsibility and the importance of living a life that reflects one's faith. It serves as a call to holiness and a reminder of the ultimate accountability before God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker in this verse, who is addressing the church in Thyatira. He is portrayed as the one with authority to judge and repay according to deeds. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jezebel.htm">Jezebel</a> A symbolic reference to a false prophetess in the church of Thyatira, leading believers into immorality and idolatry. Her "children" are those who follow her teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/t/thyatira.htm">Thyatira</a> An ancient city in Asia Minor, known for its trade guilds. The church here is being addressed in this passage. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_churches.htm">The Churches</a> Refers to the seven churches in Asia Minor to whom the Book of Revelation is addressed. They are to learn from the judgment pronounced on Thyatira. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_children_of_jezebel.htm">The Children of Jezebel</a> Symbolic of those who follow false teachings and engage in sinful practices, facing judgment as a result.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_omniscience_and_justice.htm">God's Omniscience and Justice</a> God knows our innermost thoughts and intentions. We cannot hide anything from Him, and He will judge us based on our true selves. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_false_teachings.htm">The Danger of False Teachings</a> Just as the church in Thyatira was warned against Jezebel's teachings, we must be vigilant against false doctrines that lead us away from God's truth. <a href="/topical/p/personal_accountability.htm">Personal Accountability</a> Each believer is responsible for their actions and will be judged accordingly. This calls for a life of integrity and faithfulness to God's commands. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> The context of this passage urges repentance from sinful ways. We must be willing to turn away from sin and seek God's forgiveness. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_church_in_upholding_truth.htm">The Role of the Church in Upholding Truth</a> Churches must be diligent in maintaining doctrinal purity and addressing false teachings within their communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 2</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_order_of_melchizedek.htm">What is the meaning of the Lord's Prayer?</a> <a href="/q/how_does_meditation_deepen_god's_word.htm">Are you truly listening to God's guidance?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_thyatira_church_important.htm">What is the significance of the Church in Thyatira?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_strong_bulls_of_bashan.htm">What are the 'first works' in Revelation 2:5?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) Her children.--This is to be understood of her followers. The so-called prophetess led the way in looseness of morals, under the pretence of some deeper knowledge. She had her associates and their disciples; the evil and the evil consequences would grow; the disciples outrun their teachers, and more than tribulation--death--is their penalty.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - And her children (placed first, in emphatic distinction from those who have been seduced into temporary connexion with her) I will kill with death. With ἀποκτενῶ ἐν θανάτῳ comp. LXX. in <a href="/ezekiel/33-27.htm">Ezekiel 33:27</a> and <a href="/leviticus/20-10.htm">Leviticus 20:10</a>; and θανάτῳ τελευτάτω, <a href="/matthew/15-4.htm">Matthew 15:4</a> and <a href="/mark/7-10.htm">Mark 7:10</a>; the phrase recurs in <a href="/revelation/6-8.htm">Revelation 6:8</a>. Those who have not merely been beguiled into sin by her, but are united to her in a permanent moral relationship (<a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a>), shall perish in some signal manner by the visitation of God. Thus we have three parties marked off: (1) Jezebel herself, the source of all the mischief; (2) her children, who are even such as herself; (3) her victims, who have been led astray by her. . . . <a href="/commentaries/revelation/2-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I will strike ἀποκτενῶ (apoktenō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_615.htm">Strong's 615: </a> To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy. her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. children τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5043.htm">Strong's 5043: </a> A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. dead, θανάτῳ (thanatō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. all πᾶσαι (pasai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the αἱ (hai) Article - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. churches ἐκκλησίαι (ekklēsiai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. will know γνώσονται (gnōsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I ἐγώ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am εἰμι (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the [One who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. searches ἐραυνῶν (eraunōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2045.htm">Strong's 2045: </a> To search diligently, examine. Apparently from ereo; to seek, i.e. to investigate. minds νεφροὺς (nephrous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3510.htm">Strong's 3510: </a> A kidney (as a general emotional center), the reins. Of uncertain affinity; a kidney, i.e. the inmost mind. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. hearts, καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2588.htm">Strong's 2588: </a> Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. I will repay δώσω (dōsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. each ἑκάστῳ (hekastō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. of you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. deeds. ἔργα (erga) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 2:23 I will kill her children with Death (Rev. 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