Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. New Living Translation I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches out the thoughts and intentions of every person. And I will give to each of you whatever you deserve. English Standard Version and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he who searches mind and heart, and I will give to each of you according to your works. Berean Standard Bible Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. Berean Literal Bible And I will kill her children with death, and all the churches will know that I am the One searching kidneys and hearts; and I will give to each of you⁺ according to your⁺ works. King James Bible And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. New King James Version I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. New American Standard Bible And I will kill her children with plague, and all the churches will know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts; and I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. NASB 1995 ‘And I will kill her children with pestilence, and all the churches will know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts; and I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. NASB 1977 ‘And I will kill her children with pestilence; and all the churches will know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts; and I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. Legacy Standard Bible And I will kill her children with pestilence, and all the churches will know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts; and I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. Amplified Bible And I will kill her children (followers) with pestilence [thoroughly annihilating them], and all the churches will know [without any doubt] that I am He who searches the minds and hearts [the innermost thoughts, purposes]; and I will give to each one of you [a reward or punishment] according to your deeds. Berean Annotated Bible Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches {ekklēsiai} will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you⁺ according to your⁺ deeds (acts). Christian Standard Bible I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who examines minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you according to your works. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will kill her children with the plague. Then all the churches will know that I am the One who examines minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you according to your works. American Standard Version And 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. Contemporary English Version I will even kill her followers. Then all the churches will see that I know everyone's thoughts and feelings. I will treat each of you as you deserve. English Revised Version And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto each one of you according to your works. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will kill her children. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches hearts and minds. I will reward each of you for what you have done. Good News Translation I will also kill her followers, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who knows everyone's thoughts and wishes. I will repay each of you according to what you have done. International Standard Version I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will reward each of you as your actions deserve. NET Bible Furthermore, I will strike her followers with a deadly disease, and then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will repay each one of you what your deeds deserve. New Heart English Bible I will kill her children with Death, and all the churches will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. Webster's Bible Translation And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give to every one of you according to your works. Weymouth New Testament Her children too shall surely die; and all the Churches shall come to know that I am He who searches into men's inmost thoughts; and to each of you I will give a requital which shall be in accordance with what your conduct has been. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. World English Bible I will kill her children with Death, and all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand I will kill her children in death, and all the assemblies will know that I am He who is searching affections and hearts; and I will give to you—to each—according to your works. Berean Literal Bible And I will kill her children with death, and all the churches will know that I am the One searching kidneys and hearts; and I will give to each of you⁺ according to your⁺ works. Young's Literal Translation and her children I will kill in death, and know shall all the assemblies that I am he who is searching reins and hearts; and I will give to you -- to each -- according to your works. Smith's Literal Translation And her children will I kill in death; and all the churches shall know that I am he searching the reins and hearts: and I will give to you each according to our works. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd 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 to every one of you according to your works. But to you I say, Catholic Public Domain Version And I will put her sons to death, and all the Churches shall know that I am the one who examines temperaments and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. But I say to you, New American Bible I will also put her children to death. Thus shall all the churches come to know that I am the searcher of hearts and minds and that I will give each of you what your works deserve. New Revised Standard Version and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts, and I will give to each of you as your works deserve. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searches the reins and hearts: and I will give unto everyone of you according to your works. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And I shall kill her children by Death, and all the assemblies will know that I search the kidneys and the hearts, and I shall give to everyone of you according to your works.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he that searches the reins and the hearts: and I will give to every one of you according to your works. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament And I will slay her children by death; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and the hearts: and I will give to you, even to every one, according to your works. Mace New Testament I will strike her children dead; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and the heart: and I will give to every one of you according to your works. Weymouth New Testament Her children too shall surely die; and all the Churches shall come to know that I am He who searches into men's inmost thoughts; and to each of you I will give a requital which shall be in accordance with what your conduct has been. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context To the Church in Thyatira…22Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds. 23Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. 24But I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned the so-called deep things of Satan: I will place no further burden upon you.… Cross References Then I will strike her children dead, 2 Kings 10:1-11 Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. So Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria to the officials of Jezreel, to the elders, and to the guardians of the sons of Ahab, saying: / “When this letter arrives, since your master’s sons are with you and you have chariots and horses, a fortified city and weaponry, / select the best and most worthy son of your master, set him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.” … 2 Kings 9:7-10 And you are to strike down the house of your master Ahab, so that I may avenge the blood of My servants the prophets and the blood of all the servants of the LORD shed by the hand of Jezebel. / The whole house of Ahab will perish, and I will cut off from Ahab every male, both slave and free, in Israel. / I will make the house of Ahab like the houses of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah. … 1 Kings 21:21-24 This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. / I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’ / And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’ … and all the churches will know Revelation 3:9 As for those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead, I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you. Romans 16:19 Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil. 1 Corinthians 14:25 and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!” that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. Psalm 7:9 Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. 1 Chronicles 28:9 As for you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve Him wholeheartedly and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches every heart and understands the intent of every thought. If you seek Him, He will be found by you; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever. and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. Romans 2:6 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” Matthew 16:27 For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Jeremiah 17:10 I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. Psalm 7:9 Put an end to the evil of the wicked, but establish the righteous, O righteous God who searches hearts and minds. Romans 8:27 And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” Treasury of Scripture And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searches the reins and hearts: and I will give to every one of you according to your works. with death. Revelation 6:8 And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth. and all. Revelation 2:7,11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God… Deuteronomy 13:11 And all Israel shall hear, and fear, and shall do no more any such wickedness as this is among you. Deuteronomy 17:13 And all the people shall hear, and fear, and do no more presumptuously. I am. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. 1 Chronicles 28:9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. 1 Chronicles 29:17 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. and I will. Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. Psalm 62:12 Also unto thee, O Lord, belongeth mercy: for thou renderest to every man according to his work. Isaiah 3:10,11 Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings… Jump to Previous Assemblies Children Churches Dead Death Deeds Deserve Die Give Heart Hearts Inmost Kill Makes Mind Minds Reins Reward Search Searches Searcheth Searching Secret Strike Surely Thoughts WorksJump to Next Assemblies Children Churches Dead Death Deeds Deserve Die Give Heart Hearts Inmost Kill Makes Mind Minds Reins Reward Search Searches Searcheth Searching Secret Strike Surely Thoughts WorksRevelation 2 1. What is commanded to be written to the angels, that is, the ministers of the churches of Ephesus,8. Smyrna, 12. Pergamos, 18. Thyatira, and what is commended and lacking in them. Then I will strike her children dead This phrase refers to the consequences of following false teachings, specifically those associated with Jezebel, a symbolic figure representing idolatry and immorality. The "children" are likely her followers or those who adopt her practices. The imagery of striking dead is reminiscent of Old Testament judgments, such as those against the prophets of Baal (1 Kings 18:40). It underscores the seriousness of spiritual adultery and the divine judgment that follows. This serves as a warning to the early church and believers today about the dangers of false teachings and the importance of remaining faithful to Christ. and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts and I will repay each of you according to your deeds Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker in this verse, who is addressing the church in Thyatira. He is portrayed as the one with authority to judge and repay according to deeds. 2. Jezebel A symbolic reference to a false prophetess in the church of Thyatira, leading believers into immorality and idolatry. Her "children" are those who follow her teachings. 3. Thyatira An ancient city in Asia Minor, known for its trade guilds. The church here is being addressed in this passage. 4. The Churches Refers to the seven churches in Asia Minor to whom the Book of Revelation is addressed. They are to learn from the judgment pronounced on Thyatira. 5. The Children of Jezebel Symbolic of those who follow false teachings and engage in sinful practices, facing judgment as a result. Teaching Points God's Omniscience and JusticeGod knows our innermost thoughts and intentions. We cannot hide anything from Him, and He will judge us based on our true selves. The Danger of False Teachings Just as the church in Thyatira was warned against Jezebel's teachings, we must be vigilant against false doctrines that lead us away from God's truth. Personal Accountability Each believer is responsible for their actions and will be judged accordingly. This calls for a life of integrity and faithfulness to God's commands. The Importance of Repentance The context of this passage urges repentance from sinful ways. We must be willing to turn away from sin and seek God's forgiveness. The Role of the Church in Upholding Truth Churches must be diligent in maintaining doctrinal purity and addressing false teachings within their communities. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Revelation 2:23?2. How does Revelation 2:23 emphasize God's omniscience and judgment of the heart? 3. What actions can we take to align our hearts with God's will? 4. How does Revelation 2:23 connect with Hebrews 4:13 about God's knowledge? 5. In what ways can we ensure our deeds reflect our faith in Christ? 6. How can Revelation 2:23 inspire accountability within our church community? 7. How does Revelation 2:23 reflect God's omniscience and judgment? 8. What does Revelation 2:23 reveal about the consequences of sin? 9. How does Revelation 2:23 align with the concept of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Revelation 2? 11. What is the meaning of the Lord's Prayer? 12. Are you truly listening to God's guidance? 13. What is the significance of the Church in Thyatira? 14. What are the 'first works' in Revelation 2:5? What Does Revelation 2:23 Mean I will strike her children dead• Jesus addresses those in Thyatira who align with the false prophetess “Jezebel” (Revelation 2:20). The term “children” points to her followers—people who have adopted her immoral teaching. • The warning is literal: Christ Himself will intervene with decisive judgment, even physical death, to halt the spread of sin (compare Acts 5:1-11; 1 Corinthians 11:30). • Such discipline is an act of holiness and love, protecting the wider church from corruption and underscoring that God takes unrepentant sin seriously (Hebrews 12:6). All the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts • Christ’s judgment serves as a public testimony to every congregation: He alone sees below the surface, discerning thoughts and intentions (Jeremiah 17:10; Psalm 139:1-4). • No one can hide behind outward religiosity; the Lord weighs motives as well as actions (1 Samuel 16:7; Hebrews 4:13). • The phrase “all the churches” shows that local discipline has universal significance. What happens in Thyatira instructs believers everywhere to walk in integrity (1 Peter 1:15-16). I will repay each of you according to your deeds • Scripture consistently links divine recompense to personal conduct (Romans 2:6; Matthew 16:27). Salvation is by grace through faith, yet works reveal the reality of that faith (James 2:17). • For the faithful in Thyatira, repayment means reward—“authority over the nations” and “the morning star” (Revelation 2:26-28). For the unrepentant, it means judgment, as seen in the preceding threat. • This principle echoes throughout Revelation: “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each person according to what he has done” (Revelation 22:12). summary Jesus issues a solemn, literal warning: He will bring swift judgment on those who persist in Jezebel’s sin, demonstrating to every church that He alone penetrates hearts and minds and will render just recompense. His words call believers to wholehearted purity, confident that faithfulness will be rewarded and compromise exposed. (23) Her children.--This is to be understood of her followers. The so-called prophetess led the way in looseness of morals, under the pretence of some deeper knowledge. She had her associates and their disciples; the evil and the evil consequences would grow; the disciples outrun their teachers, and more than tribulation--death--is their penalty.Verse 23. - And her children (placed first, in emphatic distinction from those who have been seduced into temporary connexion with her) I will kill with death. With ἀποκτενῶ ἐν θανάτῳ comp. LXX. in Ezekiel 33:27 and Leviticus 20:10; and θανάτῳ τελευτάτω, Matthew 15:4 and Mark 7:10; the phrase recurs in Revelation 6:8. Those who have not merely been beguiled into sin by her, but are united to her in a permanent moral relationship (John 8:44), shall perish in some signal manner by the visitation of God. Thus we have three parties marked off:(1) Jezebel herself, the source of all the mischief; (2) her children, who are even such as herself; (3) her victims, who have been led astray by her. . . . Greek Thenκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. I will strike ἀποκτενῶ (apoktenō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 615: To put to death, kill; fig: I abolish. From apo and kteino; to kill outright; figuratively, to destroy. her αὐτῆς (autēs) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. children τέκνα (tekna) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 5043: A child, descendent, inhabitant. From the base of timoria; a child. dead, θανάτῳ (thanatō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 2288: Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. all πᾶσαι (pasai) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. the αἱ (hai) Article - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. churches ἐκκλησίαι (ekklēsiai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural Strong's 1577: From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. will know γνώσονται (gnōsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I ἐγώ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am εἰμι (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the [One who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. searches ἐραυνῶν (eraunōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2045: To search diligently, examine. Apparently from ereo; to seek, i.e. to investigate. minds νεφροὺς (nephrous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3510: A kidney (as a general emotional center), the reins. Of uncertain affinity; a kidney, i.e. the inmost mind. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. hearts, καρδίας (kardias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's 2588: Prolonged from a primary kar; the heart, i.e. the thoughts or feelings; also the middle. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. I will repay δώσω (dōsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. each ἑκάστῳ (hekastō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 1538: Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. of you ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. according to κατὰ (kata) Preposition Strong's 2596: A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. deeds. ἔργα (erga) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. 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