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Revelation 2:24

What does Revelation 2:24 mean?

A plain-English look at Revelation 2:24 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Revelation 2:24 means

To the rest in Thyatira who have not accepted this teaching and who reject what its advocates call the “deep things of Satan,” Jesus lays no additional burden. The phrase likely echoes the pretension of secret, deeper insight; Christ unmasks it as satanic depth. He does not pile on extra rules for the faithful remnant; He simply secures them where they stand. The Lord distinguishes between the seduced and the steadfast. His pastoral care is gentle: He will not crush the faithful with needless demands, but will protect them from the pressure of false spiritual elitism.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But to you I say, to the rest that are in Thyatira, as many as have not this teaching, who know not the deep things of Satan, as they are wont to say; I cast upon you none other burden.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But to you I say, to the rest that are in Thyatira, as many as have not this teaching, who know not the deep things of Satan, as they are wont to say; I cast upon you none other burden.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But to you I say, to the rest in Thyatira, even to those who have not this teaching, and have no knowledge of the secrets of Satan, as they say; I put on you no other weight.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

`And to you I say, and to the rest who are in Thyatira, as many as have not this teaching, and who did not know the depths of the Adversary, as they say; I will not put upon you other burden;

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And to the rest who are at Thyatira: Whosoever have not this doctrine and who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say: I will not put upon you any other burthen.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But to you I say, the rest who [are] in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say, I do not cast upon you any other burden;

Context

After announcing exemplary judgment (verse 23), this verse addresses the faithful minority unaffected by Jezebel’s teaching. It relieves them—no new burdens—and clarifies the true nature of the so-called deeper knowledge. The next verse (verse 25) gives a simple, stabilizing command: hold fast until Christ comes. These verses transition from discipline to encouragement, preparing for the ensuing promises to those who overcome (verses 26–28).

v.23And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto each one of you according to your works.

v.24This passage

v.25Nevertheless that which ye have, hold fast till I come.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 13:14

    And he deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by reason of the signs which it was given him to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast who hath the stroke of the sword and lived.

  • 1 Corinthians 2:10

    But unto us God revealed them through the Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

  • Revelation 12:9

    And the great dragon was cast down, the old serpent, he that is called the Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world; he was cast down to the earth, and his angels were cast down with him.

  • 2 Corinthians 2:11

    that no advantage may be gained over us by Satan: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

  • 2 Thessalonians 2:9

    even he, whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

  • 2 Corinthians 11:13

    For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, fashioning themselves into apostles of Christ.

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