Revelation 3:11
New International Version
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

New Living Translation
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take away your crown.

English Standard Version
I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.

Berean Standard Bible
I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Berean Literal Bible
I am coming quickly. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

King James Bible
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

New King James Version
Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.

New American Standard Bible
I am coming quickly; hold firmly to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

NASB 1995
‘I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

NASB 1977
‘I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, in order that no one take your crown.

Legacy Standard Bible
I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Amplified Bible
I am coming quickly. Hold tight what you have, so that no one will take your crown [by leading you to renounce the faith].

Christian Standard Bible
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one takes your crown.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
I am coming quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one takes your crown.

American Standard Version
I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no one take thy crown.

Contemporary English Version
I am coming soon. So hold firmly to what you have, and no one will take away the crown you will be given as your reward.

English Revised Version
I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no one take thy crown.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your crown.

Good News Translation
I am coming soon. Keep safe what you have, so that no one will rob you of your victory prize.

International Standard Version
I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your victor's crown.

Majority Standard Bible
I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

NET Bible
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.

New Heart English Bible
I am coming quickly. Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown.

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Weymouth New Testament
I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.

World English Bible
I am coming quickly! Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, I come quickly, be holding fast that which you have, that no one may receive your garland.

Berean Literal Bible
I am coming quickly. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, I come quickly, be holding fast that which thou hast, that no one may receive thy crown.

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold, I come swiftly: hold what thou hast, that none take thy crown.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold, I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Behold, I am approaching quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

New American Bible
I am coming quickly. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

New Revised Standard Version
I am coming soon; hold fast to what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold I come quickly. Hold that fast which you have, so that no man take your crown.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“I come at once. Hold fast whatever you have, lest someone take your crown.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
I come quickly: hold fast that which you have, that no one take your crown.

Godbey New Testament
I am coming quickly: hold fast that which you have, that no one may take your crown.

Haweis New Testament
Behold, I come quickly: hold fast that thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Mace New Testament
behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, let no man take your crown.

Weymouth New Testament
I am coming quickly: cling to that which you already possess, so that your wreath of victory be not taken away from you.

Worrell New Testament
I am coming speedily; hold fast that which you have, that no one take your crown.

Worsley New Testament
Behold, I come quickly; hold fast what thou hast, that no one may take thy crown.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
To the Church in Philadelphia
10Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. 11I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown. 12The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he will never again leave it. Upon him I will write the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from My God), and My new name.…

Cross References
Matthew 24:13
But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. / Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable.

2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.

James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Hebrews 10:35-36
So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward. / You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.

1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Philippians 3:12-14
Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. / Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, / I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus.

1 John 2:28
And now, little children, remain in Christ, so that when He appears, we may be confident and unashamed before Him at His coming.

1 Thessalonians 5:21
but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.

Colossians 2:18
Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.

2 John 1:8
Watch yourselves, so that you do not lose what we have worked for, but that you may be fully rewarded.

Matthew 25:13
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour.

Luke 12:35-40
Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning. / Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once. / Blessed are those servants whom the master finds on watch when he returns. Truly I tell you, he will dress himself to serve and will have them recline at the table, and he himself will come and wait on them. ...

Isaiah 62:11
Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”

Zechariah 2:10-11
“Shout for joy and be glad, O Daughter of Zion, for I am coming to dwell among you,” declares the LORD. / “On that day many nations will join themselves to the LORD, and they will become My people. I will dwell among you, and you will know that the LORD of Hosts has sent Me to you.


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, that no man take your crown.

I come.

Revelation 1:3
Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

Revelation 22:7,12,20
Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book…

Zephaniah 1:14
The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.

hold.

Revelation 3:3
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

Revelation 2:13,25
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth…

thy.

Revelation 2:10
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Revelation 4:4,10
And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold…

1 Corinthians 9:25
And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

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Revelation 3
1. The angel of the church of Sardis is reproved and exhorted to repent.
37. The angel of the church of Philadelphia is approved for his diligence and patience;
14. the angel of Laodicea rebuked for being neither hot nor cold.
20. Christ stands at the door and knocks.














I am coming soon
The phrase "I am coming soon" is a direct assurance from Jesus Christ, emphasizing the imminence of His return. The Greek word for "coming" is "erchomai," which conveys the idea of arrival or advent. Historically, this promise has been a source of hope and urgency for Christians, encouraging them to live in a state of readiness. The term "soon" (Greek: "tachy") suggests not only a quickness in time but also a suddenness, reminding believers that Christ's return will be unexpected and swift. This phrase serves as a call to vigilance and perseverance in faith.

Hold fast to what you have
The instruction to "hold fast" is derived from the Greek word "krateo," meaning to seize or retain firmly. This implies a strong, unwavering grip on one's faith and convictions. In the historical context of the early church, believers faced persecution and false teachings, making this exhortation particularly relevant. "What you have" refers to the spiritual truths, faith, and commitments that the believers possess. It is a call to maintain doctrinal purity and personal integrity amidst external pressures and internal challenges.

so that no one will take your crown
The "crown" mentioned here is the Greek word "stephanos," which refers to a victor's wreath, symbolizing triumph and reward. In the scriptural context, it represents the eternal life and rewards promised to those who remain faithful to Christ. The warning "so that no one will take your crown" suggests the possibility of losing one's reward through negligence or apostasy. Historically, this reflects the competitive nature of ancient athletic games, where only those who persevered to the end received the prize. Spiritually, it underscores the importance of enduring faith and the vigilance required to protect one's spiritual inheritance from being compromised by worldly influences or spiritual complacency.

(11) Behold, I come.--Omit "Behold." Better, I am coming quickly; hold fast; continue your race as those who are striving for a garland (1Corinthians 9:24).

Verse 11. - I come quickly. Contrast μαι σοι (Revelation 2:5, 16), which is a threat, with ἔρχομαι πρὸς ὑμᾶς (John 14:28; comp. Revelation 16:7; Revelation 17:11, 13) and ἔρχομαι used absolutely (Revelation 3:11; Revelation 22:7, 11, 29), which is a promise. Here the declaration is one of encouragement to the Church - her trial will be short; her reward is near at hand (see notes on Revelation 1:1). Hold fast. The same verb (κρατεῖν with the accusative) as in Revelation 2:1, 13, 14, 15, 25. The epistle of Ignatius shows that this warning was needed. Owing to the stubborn Judaism of some in the Philadelphian Church, the central truths of the gospel were in danger. Take thy crown. Not merely "take away" (α{ρῃ) from thee (1 John 3:5), but "receive" (λάβῃ) for himself (Matthew 5:40). Such seems the natural, though perhaps not the necessary, meaning of the word, and so Jerome renders it accipiat, not auferat. Thus Jacob received Esau's crown, and Matthias Judas's, and the Gentiles that of the Jews. But the matter is not of much moment; the prominent thought is the loss to the loser, not the gain to any one else.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
I am coming
ἔρχομαι (erchomai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

soon.
ταχύ (tachy)
Adverb
Strong's 5035: Quickly, speedily. Neuter singular of tachus; shortly, i.e. Without delay, soon, or suddenly, or readily.

Hold fast
κράτει (kratei)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2902: From kratos; to use strength, i.e. Seize or retain.

to what
(ho)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

you have,
ἔχεις (echeis)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2192: To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.

so that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

no one
μηδεὶς (mēdeis)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3367: No one, none, nothing.

will take
λάβῃ (labē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

your
σου (sou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

crown.
στέφανόν (stephanon)
Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4735: A crown, garland, honor, glory. From an apparently primary stepho; a chaplet, literally or figuratively.


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