Berean Standard Bible
“Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.”
Still addressing Laodicea, Christ has just exposed the church's spiritual poverty and counseled it to obtain from him true riches, clean clothing and salve for its eyes (3:17-18). This verse explains the heart behind such a strong rebuke.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent.
World English Bible (WEB)
As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.
King James Version (KJV)
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
American Standard Version (ASV)
As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
'As many as I love, I do convict and chasten; be zealous, then, and reform;
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Yo reprendo y castigo á todos los que amo: sé pues celoso, y arrepiéntete.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Como yo disciplino y castigo a los que amo, tendré que castigarte si no abandonas esa indiferencia y te arrepientes.
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