◄ Revelation 10:11 ►
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New International Version
Then I was told, “You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages and kings.”

New Living Translation
Then I was told, “You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.”

English Standard Version
And I was told, “You must again prophesy about many peoples and nations and languages and kings.”

Berean Standard Bible
And they told me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.”

Berean Literal Bible
And they say to me, "It is necessary for you to prophesy again concerning many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings."

King James Bible
And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.

New King James Version
And he said to me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, tongues, and kings.”

New American Standard Bible
And they said to me, “You must prophesy again concerning many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.”

NASB 1995
And they said to me, “You must prophesy again concerning many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.”

NASB 1977
And they said to me, “You must prophesy again concerning many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.”

Legacy Standard Bible
And they said to me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.”

Amplified Bible
Then they said to me, “You must prophesy again concerning many peoples and nations and languages and kings.”

Christian Standard Bible
And they said to me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
And I was told, “You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.”

American Standard Version
And they say unto me, Thou must prophesy again over many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.

Contemporary English Version
Then some voices said, "Keep on telling what will happen to the people of many nations, races, and languages, and also to kings."

English Revised Version
And they say unto me, Thou must prophesy again over many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The seven thunders told me, "Again you must speak what God has revealed in front of many people, nations, languages, and kings."

Good News Translation
Then I was told, "Once again you must proclaim God's message about many nations, races, languages, and kings."

International Standard Version
Then the seven thunders told me, "You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings."

Majority Standard Bible
And they told me, ?You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.?

NET Bible
Then they told me: "You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings."

New Heart English Bible
They told me, "You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, languages, and kings."

Webster's Bible Translation
And he said to me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and languages, and kings.

Weymouth New Testament
And a voice said to me, "You must prophesy yet further concerning peoples, nations, languages, and many kings."

World English Bible
They told me, “You must prophesy again over many peoples, nations, languages, and kings.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and he says to me, “You must again prophesy about many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.”

Berean Literal Bible
And they say to me, "It is necessary for you to prophesy again concerning many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings."

Young's Literal Translation
and he saith to me, 'It behoveth thee again to prophesy about peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings -- many.'

Smith's Literal Translation
And he says to me, Thou must again prophesy to peoples, and nations, and tongues, and many kings.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he said to me: Thou must prophesy again to many nations, and peoples, and tongues, and kings.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And he said to me, “It is necessary for you to prophesy again about many nations and peoples and languages and kings.”

New American Bible
Then someone said to me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples, nations, tongues, and kings.”

New Revised Standard Version
Then they said to me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and languages and kings.”
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then he said unto me, You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and the heads of nations and kings.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he said to me, “A time is given to you again to prophesy unto the nations and peoples and languages and many Kings.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he said to me: You must prophesy again before many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.

Godbey New Testament
And they say to me, It behooves you again to prophesy before the many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.

Haweis New Testament
And he said to me, Thou must prophesy again before many people, and nations, and tongues, and monarchs.

Mace New Testament
then he said to me, "thou must prophesy again of many people, nations, provinces, and kings."

Weymouth New Testament
And a voice said to me, "You must prophesy yet further concerning peoples, nations, languages, and many kings."

Worrell New Testament
And he says to me, "You must prophesy again concerning many peoples and nations and tongues and kings."

Worsley New Testament
And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again of many people and nations and tongues and kings.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Angel and the Small Scroll
…10So I took the small scroll from the angel’s hand and ate it; and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth, but when I had eaten it, my stomach turned bitter. 11And they told me, “You must prophesy again about many peoples and nations and tongues and kings.”
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Cross References
Jeremiah 1:10
See, I have appointed you today over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and plant.”

Ezekiel 2:3-7
“Son of man,” He said to me, “I am sending you to the Israelites, to a rebellious nation that has rebelled against Me. To this very day they and their fathers have rebelled against Me. / They are obstinate and stubborn children. I am sending you to them, and you are to say to them, ‘This is what the Lord GOD says.’ / And whether they listen or refuse to listen—for they are a rebellious house—they will know that a prophet has been among them. ...

Daniel 12:4
But you, Daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.”

Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Acts 1:8
But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

Jeremiah 25:15-17
This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me: “Take from My hand this cup of the wine of wrath, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it. / And they will drink and stagger and go out of their minds, because of the sword that I will send among them.” / So I took the cup from the LORD’s hand and made all the nations drink from it, each one to whom the LORD had sent me,

Ezekiel 3:1-4
“Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” / So I opened my mouth, and He fed me the scroll. / “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. ...

Jonah 3:2
“Get up! Go to the great city of Nineveh and proclaim to it the message that I give you.”

Isaiah 6:8-9
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying: “Whom shall I send? Who will go for Us?” And I said: “Here am I. Send me!” / And He replied: “Go and tell this people, ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’

Daniel 7:14
And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.

Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Mark 16:15
And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.

Luke 24:47
and in His name repentance and forgiveness of sins will be proclaimed to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.

Acts 13:47
For this is what the Lord has commanded us: ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’”

Romans 16:26
but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—


Treasury of Scripture

And he said to me, You must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.

Thou.

Revelation 11:9
And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.

Revelation 14:6
And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people,

Revelation 17:15
And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.

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1. A mighty strong angel appears with a book open in his hand.
6. He swears by him who lives forever, that there shall be no more time.
9. John is commanded to take and eat the book.














Berean Study Bible
And they told me
This phrase indicates a divine command or instruction given to John, the author of Revelation. The "they" refers to the heavenly beings or the voice from heaven, emphasizing the authority and divine origin of the message. In the context of Revelation, this highlights the role of angels as messengers of God's will. The Greek word for "told" (λέγουσιν, legousin) implies a continuous or repeated action, suggesting that this is not a one-time instruction but an ongoing mission for John.

You must prophesy again
The word "must" (δεῖ, dei) in Greek conveys a sense of necessity or divine imperative. This is not merely a suggestion but a command that John is obligated to fulfill. "Prophesy" (προφητεύω, prophēteuō) means to speak forth by divine inspiration, often concerning future events or divine truths. The word "again" indicates that John's prophetic mission is not complete; he has more to reveal. This underscores the ongoing nature of God's revelation and the importance of perseverance in delivering His message.

about many peoples
The term "peoples" (λαοῖς, laois) refers to distinct ethnic groups or communities. In the biblical context, it signifies the universal scope of the prophecy. The message is not limited to a single group but is intended for all humanity. This reflects the inclusive nature of the Gospel and God's desire for all people to hear His word.

and nations
"Nations" (ἔθνεσιν, ethnesin) in Greek often refers to Gentiles or non-Jewish peoples. This term broadens the scope of the prophecy to include all political and cultural entities. Historically, this reflects the Roman Empire's vast reach during John's time, symbolizing the global impact of the prophetic message. It emphasizes that God's sovereignty extends over all nations.

and tongues
The word "tongues" (γλώσσαις, glōssais) signifies languages or dialects. This highlights the diversity of human speech and the need for the Gospel to be communicated in every language. It echoes the Pentecost event in Acts 2, where the Holy Spirit enabled the apostles to speak in various tongues, symbolizing the universal reach of God's message.

and kings
"Kings" (βασιλεῦσιν, basileusin) refers to rulers or those in authority. This indicates that the prophetic message is not only for the common people but also for those in positions of power. It serves as a reminder that all leaders are accountable to God and that His divine plan encompasses all levels of society. Historically, this would have been a bold statement during a time when emperors and kings wielded significant power.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers
(11) And he . . .--Better, And they (not "he," as in the English version, but they say: an equivalent for "It was said,") say to me, Thou must again prophesy concerning (or, with regard to) peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings many. He is told that the bitterness will arise in connection with his prophecies with regard to peoples and kings. This carries us on to the vision in the next chapter, where the two witnesses stand so solitary, and prophesy so mightily, yet so vainly, among men. He will have to tell the story of churches and peoples, priests and princes, unmindful of their high calling and their allegiance to their true king, and of their hatred of God's mightiest and purest witnesses. The end, indeed, will come. The Church will be victorious. The kingdoms of this world will become the kingdoms of Christ: but it will be through persecutions, apostasies, judgments. This is the sad vision he must describe. The interposed visions will answer the question, "What has the Church been doing?" but it will show how she has done that work, distressed by heresies, crippled by worldliness, trodden down by enemies, and, worse than enemies, foes veiled as friends. But this very vision will lead to the unfolding of the more truly spiritual aspects of the Church's work, and of that conflict in which she contends with the multiform spirit and power of evil. Thus will he prophesy of peoples and kings many.

Pulpit Commentary
Verse 11. - And he said unto me. Λὲγουσιν, "they say," is read in א, A, B, and thirty cursives, and is adopted in the Revised Version. λέγει, "he saith," is found in P and seventeen cursives. Λέγουσιν leaves the speakers quite indefinite, amounting, in fact, to no more than" it was said" (Alford); cf. τρέφωσιν in Revelation 12:6; also Daniel 7:5. 13. Thou must prophesy again. Thou retest, because it is laid upon thee by God's command. It is to be done again, because the seer has already to some extent set forth God's will in the earlier part of the book; and he is now required to proceed with the delivery of his message. "Prophesy" (as in Revelation 11:3) has rather its literal than its derived meaning. It is the telling forth of God's purposes, and may refer to past as well as present or future events. The sentence refers to the announcements made in the following part of the Apocalypse (vide infra). Bede and others take it to mean the Gospel of St. John, which was, perhaps, afterwards composed (see Introduction). Victorinus thinks it points to the period of St. John's return from Patmos to Ephesus, where the Apocalypse may have been published. Before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings; concerning many peoples, etc. (ἐπί, with dative). These are the objects of the prophecy, not the audience. This serves to explain the reference in the preceding sentence. The message is not delivered to, but about peoples, etc. The fourfold enumeration seems to point to the breadth of the signification - it embraces the whole of mankind (cf. Revelation 5:9). This is the end of what is called by many writers the first episode; the second follows. The incident is often alluded to as the "new commission" of St. John; but it seems less a new commission than a solemn re-enactment of the command delivered in Revelation 1.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

they told
λέγουσίν (legousin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

me,
μοι (moi)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

“You
σε (se)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

must
Δεῖ (Dei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1163: Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.

prophesy
προφητεῦσαι (prophēteusai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 4395: From prophetes; to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office.

again
πάλιν (palin)
Adverb
Strong's 3825: Probably from the same as pale; anew, i.e. back, once more, or furthermore or on the other hand.

about
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

many
πολλοῖς (pollois)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

peoples
λαοῖς (laois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2992: Apparently a primary word; a people.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

nations
ἔθνεσιν (ethnesin)
Noun - Dative Neuter Plural
Strong's 1484: Probably from etho; a race, i.e. A tribe; specially, a foreign one.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

tongues
γλώσσαις (glōssais)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's 1100: The tongue; by implication, a language.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

kings.”
βασιλεῦσιν (basileusin)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.


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