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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.”

Revelation 2:23

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Jesus speaks to the church in Thyatira, commending its love and service but rebuking tolerance of a false prophetess nicknamed Jezebel. He describes the judgment that awaits her followers.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

World English Bible (WEB)

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.

King James Version (KJV)

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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And I will put her children to death; and all the churches will see that I am he who makes search into the secret thoughts and hearts of men: and I will give to every one of you the reward of your works.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y mataré á sus hijos con muerte; y todas las iglesias sabrán que yo soy el que escudriño los riñones y los corazones: y daré á cada uno de vosotros según sus obras.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Y a los hijos de esa mujer los heriré de muerte. Así sabrán todas las iglesias que yo escudriño la mente y el corazón y que a cada uno le doy su merecido.

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