Bible Strands
Revelation 2:25
than to hold fast to what you have until I come.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Christ addresses the faithful in Thyatira who have rejected the false teaching of Jezebel and the "deep things of Satan." He issues this directive immediately after promising to place no further burden on them.
The words — κρατήσατε (kratēsate) means "hold fast" or "keep a firm grip," paired with ἄχρις οὗ ἂν (achris hou an), literally "until whenever," marking the duration of the command up to the speaker's arrival.
The thread — The text's command to maintain current faithfulness appears in Revelation 3:3 and 3:11, while Hebrews 10:23 similarly instructs holding firmly to the hope professed.
Why it lands — The text commands readers to maintain their present spiritual posture without adding new requirements, awaiting the speaker's return before any further promise or action is given.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But that which ye have already hold fast till I come.
Cross-references
- Revelation 3:3 Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you.
- Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
- Hebrews 10:23 Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.
- Romans 12:9 Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:21 but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
- Revelation 22:7 “Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book.”
- John 14:3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.
- Revelation 1:7 Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
- Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
- John 21:22 Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me!”