Revelation 2:5

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the first works; or else I am coming to you swiftly, and will move your lampstand out of its place, unless you repent.
World English Bible (WEB)
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KJV with Strongs
(5) Therefore, remember from where you've fallen and return and do the first works but if not, I come to you and will remove your lamp-stand from its place, if not returning.
The F.O.G
[5] Remember the height from which you've fallen! Turn back to Me and reclaim those works you did when your love was fresh and strong. If you don't repent and return, I will come suddenly and remove your lampstand from its place - your light will go dark.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
remember, then, whence thou hast fallen, and reform, and the first works do; and if not, I come to thee quickly, and will remove thy lamp-stand from its place—if thou mayest not reform;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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