Revelation 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 2:20 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a pro..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 2:20 — KJV
“Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.”
— Revelation 2:20 (KJV)
Revelation 2:20 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 2:20
“But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:20: few, things, against
“If one man sin against another, the judge shall judge him: but if a man sin against the LORD, who shall intreat for him? Notwithstanding they hearkened not unto the voice of their father, because the LORD would slay them.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:20: notwithstanding, against, because
“Notwithstanding the LORD turned not from the fierceness of his great wrath, wherewith his anger was kindled against Judah, because of all the provocations that Manasseh had provoked him withal. provocations: Heb. angers”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:20: notwithstanding, against, because
“Therefore now thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; Wherefore commit ye this great evil against your souls, to cut off from you man and woman, child and suckling, out of Judah, to leave you none to remain; out...: Heb. out of the midst of Judah”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:20: against, woman, commit
“I will do these things unto thee, because thou hast gone a whoring after the heathen, and because thou art polluted with their idols.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:20: things, because, eat
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