Revelation 3:20
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King James Version (modern wording)
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Revelation 3:20 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Behold, I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
Revelation 3:20 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in and dine with him, and he with Me.
Revelation 3:20 (BSB)
Context of Revelation 3:20
Revelation 2 and 3 contain seven letters from the risen Jesus to churches in Asia Minor. This verse is in the last letter, to the church in Laodicea, which Jesus criticises as lukewarm (3:15 and 16). The picture of someone knocking at a door and sharing a meal is spoken to that church.
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Questions about Revelation 3:20
What does Revelation 3:20 say?
Revelation 3:20 in modern King James wording reads: "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me."
Where is Revelation 3:20 found in the Bible?
Revelation 3:20 is verse 20 of chapter 3 of the book of Revelation, in the New Testament. Revelation has 22 chapters.
What is the context of Revelation 3:20?
Revelation 2 and 3 contain seven letters from the risen Jesus to churches in Asia Minor. This verse is in the last letter, to the church in Laodicea, which Jesus criticises as lukewarm (3:15 and 16). The picture of someone knocking at a door and sharing a meal is spoken to that church.