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Revelation 11:1
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Revelation 11:1
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The Two Witnesses
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I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers.
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Revelation 11:1 in Other Translations
KJV
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And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.
ESV
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Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff, and I was told, "Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship there,
NLT
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Then I was given a measuring stick, and I was told, “Go and measure the Temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers.
MSG
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I was given a stick for a measuring rod and told, "Get up and measure God's Temple and Altar and everyone worshiping in it.
CSB
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Then I was given a measuring reed like a rod, with these words: "Go and measure God's sanctuary and the altar, and [count] those who worship there.
Revelation 11:1 In-Context
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I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers.
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But exclude the outer court; do not measure it, because it has been given to the Gentiles. They will trample on the holy city for 42 months.
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And I will appoint my two witnesses, and they will prophesy for 1,260 days, clothed in sackcloth.”
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They are “the two olive trees” and the two lampstands, and “they stand before the Lord of the earth.”
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If anyone tries to harm them, fire comes from their mouths and devours their enemies. This is how anyone who wants to harm them must die.
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Ezekiel 40:3
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Revelation 21:15
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