Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
And there was given to me a reed like to a rod, and the messenger stood, saying, 'Rise, and measure the sanctuary of God, and the altar, and those worshipping in it;
New American Standard Bible
Then there was given me a
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
Then I was given a measuring reed
International Standard Version
Then I was given a stick like a measuring rod. I was told, "Stand up and measure the Temple of God and the altar, and count those who worship there.
A Conservative Version
And there was given me a reed similar to a rod, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those who worship in it.
American Standard Version
And there was given me a reed like unto a rod: and one said, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.
Amplified
Then there was given to me a
An Understandable Version
Then there was given to me a measuring stick that looked like a [tree] branch. I was told [Note: Neither the giver nor the speaker are identified], "Get up and measure the Temple of God, and the Altar and [count] those who worship there,
Anderson New Testament
And a reed like a rod was given to me; and it was said: Rise and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those who worship in it.
Bible in Basic English
And there was given to me a measuring rod: and one said, Go up and take the measure of the house of God, and the altar, and the worshippers in it.
Common New Testament
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.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Then there was given me a reed like a rod: with this direction, rise and measure the temple of God, with the altar, and those that worship therein.
Darby Translation
And there was given to me a reed like a staff, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship in it.
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
And there was given to me a reed like a measuring rod, saying, Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those who worship at it;
Godbey New Testament
And a reed like a rod was given unto me: saying, Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those worshiping in it.
Goodspeed New Testament
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 count those who worship there,
John Wesley New Testament
And there was given me a reed, like a measuring rod; and he said, Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein.
Julia Smith Translation
And a reed was given me like rod: and the messenger stood, saying, Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them worshipping in it.
King James 2000
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.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And a measuring rod similar in appearance to a staff was given to me, saying, "Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar and those who worship in it.
Modern King James verseion
And a reed like a rod was given to me. And the angel stood, saying, Rise up and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those who worship in it.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And then was given me a reed, like unto a rod, and it was said unto me, "Rise and mete the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein;
Moffatt New Testament
And I was given a reed like a rod, and told, "Rise up and measure the temple of God and the altar, numbering the worshippers;
Montgomery New Testament
And there was given me a reed like to a rod, and a voice said to me. "Go and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those who are worshiping therein.
NET Bible
Then a measuring rod like a staff was given to me, and I was told, "Get up and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and the ones who worship there.
New Heart English Bible
A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, "Rise and measure God's temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it.
Noyes New Testament
And there was given me a reed like to a staff, a voice saying: Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship therein;
Sawyer New Testament
And a rod was given me like a staff, and he said, Arise and measure the temple of God and the altar and those that worship in it.
The Emphasized Bible
And there was given unto me a reed, like unto a staff, saying - Rise, and measure the Sanctuary of God, and the altar, and them who are doing homage therein;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
AND there was given me a cane like a measuring staff; and the angel stood by, saying, Arise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those who worship therein.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Then I was given a measure like a rod, and a voice said to me-- 'Go and measure the Temple of God and the altar, and count the worshiper there.
Webster
And there was given me a reed like a rod: and the angel stood, saying, Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and them that worship in it.
Weymouth New Testament
Then a reed was given me to serve as a measuring rod; and a voice said, "Rise, and measure God's sanctuary--and the altar--and count the worshipers who are in it.
Williams New Testament
Then a measuring rod like a staff was given to me, and I was told: "Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar, counting those who worship there,
World English Bible
A reed like a rod was given to me. Someone said, "Rise, and measure God's temple, and the altar, and those who worship in it.
Worrell New Testament
And there was given to me a reed, like a staff, one Saying, "Rise, and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and those worshipping therein.
Worsley New Testament
And there was given me a reed like a measuring rod; and the angel stood and said, Rise and measure the temple of God, and the altar, and the extent of those that worship at it.
Themes
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To john, on the island of patmos
Gentiles/heathen » The gentiles/heathen treading jerusalem under their feet
Jerusalem » The gentiles treading jerusalem under their feet
Reed » Used as a measuring device (six cubits)
Vision » Of john on the island of patmos » The measurement of the temple
War/weapons » Who will attempt to make war with jesus Christ and his saints
Topics
Interlinear
Egeiro
References
Morish
Word Count of 38 Translations in Revelation 11:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Two Witnesses
1 And there was given to me a reed like to a rod, and the messenger stood, saying, 'Rise, and measure the sanctuary of God, and the altar, and those worshipping in it; 2 and the court that is without the sanctuary leave out, and thou mayest not measure it, because it was given to the nations, and the holy city they shall tread down forty-two months;
Cross References
Revelation 21:15
And he who is speaking with me had a golden reed, that he may measure the city, and its gates, and its wall;
Ezekiel 42:15-20
And he hath finished the measurements of the inner house, and hath brought me forth the way of the gate whose front is eastward, and he hath measured it all round about.
Numbers 33:18
and they journey from Hazeroth, and encamp in Rithmah.
Isaiah 28:17
And I have put judgment for a line, And righteousness for a plummet, And sweep away doth hail the refuge of lies, And the secret hiding-place do waters overflow.
Ezekiel 40:1-48
In the twenty and fifth year of our removal, in the beginning of the year, in the tenth of the month, in the fourteenth year after that the city was smitten, in this self-same day hath a hand of Jehovah been upon me, and He bringeth me in thither;
Zechariah 2:1-2
And I lift up mine eyes, and look, and lo, a man, and in his hand a measuring line.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17
have ye not known that ye are a sanctuary of God, and the Spirit of God doth dwell in you?
2 Corinthians 6:16
and what agreement to the sanctuary of God with idols? for ye are a sanctuary of the living God, according as God said -- 'I will dwell in them, and will walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be My people,
Galatians 6:14-16
And for me, let it not be -- to glory, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which to me the world hath been crucified, and I to the world;
Ephesians 2:20-22
being built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being chief corner -stone,
1 Peter 2:5
and ye yourselves, as living stones, are built up, a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 2:9
and ye are a choice race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people acquired, that the excellences ye may shew forth of Him who out of darkness did call you to His wondrous light;
Revelation 10:1-5
And I saw another strong messenger coming down out of the heaven, arrayed with a cloud, and a rainbow upon the head, and his face as the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire,