Revelation 3:3

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Remember the teaching you were given and heard. Hold firmly to it and turn from your sins. If you don't wake up, I will come when you least expect it, just as a thief does.

Cross References

Revelation 2:5

Think about where you have fallen from, and then turn back and do as you did at first. If you don't turn back, I will come and take away your lampstand.

2 Peter 3:10

The day of the Lord's return will surprise us like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a loud noise, and the heat will melt the whole universe. Then the earth and everything on it will be seen for what they are.

1 Thessalonians 5:2

You surely know that the Lord's return will be as a thief coming at night.

Revelation 16:15

Remember Christ says, “When I come, it will surprise you like a thief! But God will bless you, if you are awake and ready. Then you won't have to walk around naked and be ashamed.”

Matthew 25:13

So, my disciples, always be ready! You don't know the day or the time when all this will happen.

Hebrews 2:1

We must give our full attention to what we were told, so we won't drift away.

1 Timothy 6:20

Timothy, guard what God has placed in your care! Don't pay any attention to godless and stupid talk that sounds smart but really isn't.

Mark 13:36

But if he comes suddenly, don't let him find you asleep.

Mark 13:33

So watch out and be ready! You don't know when the time will come.

Ezekiel 36:31

You will remember your evil ways and hate yourselves for what you've done.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and punish everyone I love. So make up your minds to turn away from your sins.

2 Peter 3:1

My dear friends, this is the second letter I have written to encourage you to do some honest thinking. I don't want you to forget

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon. So hold firmly to what you have, and no one will take away the crown you will be given as your reward.

Revelation 2:25

But until I come, you must hold firmly to the teaching you have.

2 Peter 1:13

In fact, I think I should keep on reminding you until I leave this body.

2 Timothy 1:13

Now follow the example of the correct teaching I gave you, and let the faith and love of Christ Jesus be your model.

Ezekiel 20:43

Then you will remember your wicked sins, and you will hate yourselves for doing such horrible things. They have made you unacceptable to me,

Revelation 3:2

Wake up! You have only a little strength left, and it is almost gone. So try to become stronger. I have found that you are not completely obeying God.

Revelation 22:7

Remember, I am coming soon! God will bless everyone who pays attention to the message of this book.