Revelation 3:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 3:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 3:17 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretch..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 3:17 — KJV
“Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:”
— Revelation 3:17 (KJV)
Revelation 3:17 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 3:17
“Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 3:17: because, need, art
“By thy great wisdom and by thy traffick hast thou increased thy riches, and thine heart is lifted up because of thy riches: thy great...: Heb. the greatness of thy wisdom”
Shares key themes with Revelation 3:17: because, rich, increased
“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,”
Shares key themes with Revelation 3:17: because, art, poor
“And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, nor the life of thine enemies, neither yet hast asked long life; but hast asked wisdom and knowledge for thyself, that thou mayest judge my people, over whom I have made thee king:”
Shares key themes with Revelation 3:17: because, rich, art
“(For we are but of yesterday, and know nothing, because our days upon earth are a shadow:) nothing: Heb. not”
Shares key themes with Revelation 3:17: because, nothing, art
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