Revelation 16:15

Updated: June 3, 2025
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“Behold, I come like a thief. Blessed is he who watches, and keeps his clothes, so that he doesn’t walk naked, and they see his shame.”
World English Bible (WEB)
Behold{G2400}{(G5628)}, I come{G2064}{(G5736)} as{G5613} a thief{G2812}. Blessed{G3107} is he that watcheth{G1127}{(G5723)}, and{G2532} keepeth{G5083}{(G5723)} his{G846} garments{G2440}, lest{G3363} he walk{G4043}{(G5725)} naked{G1131}, and{G2532} they see{G991}{(G5725)} his{G846} shame{G808}.
KJV with Strongs
(15) Behold, I'm coming like a thief! Blessed, the one who stays awake and keeps their clothes, so as to not walk naked, seeing their shameless work.
The F.O.G
[15] (The Messiah interjects: "Watch! I am coming unexpectedly, like a thief! Blessed is the one who stays alert and maintains their spiritual clothing, not walking around spiritually naked and exposed to shame.")
The F.O.G Paraphrase
lo, I do come as a thief; happy is he who is watching, and keeping his garments, that he may not walk naked, and they may see his unseemliness,’—
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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