Bible Strands
Revelation 3:13
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The speaker identifies himself as the Amen and faithful Witness in Revelation 3:14, addressing the angel of the church in Laodicea at the conclusion of his letter. The words — The phrase uses ἀκουσάτω (akousatō) = he should hear and οὖς (ous) = an ear to form a direct auditory command. The thread — This identical closing formula appears in Revelation 2:7, Revelation 2:11, Revelation 2:17, Revelation 2:29, Revelation 3:6, and Revelation 3:22. Why it lands — The text commands every reader to actively listen to the Spirit’s message directed to the churches. It requires attentive reception of the preceding exhortation and promise.
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The Greek words
King James Version
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Cross-references
- Revelation 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will grant the right to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God.