But I have a few things against thee: that thou hast there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a snare before the sons of Israel, to eat of idol sacrifices and commit fornication.

So thou also hast those who hold the doctrine of Nicolaitanes in like manner.

but what ye have hold fast till I shall come.

I come quickly: hold fast what thou hast, that no one take thy crown.

And when it opened the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of them that had been slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held;

And he cried with a strong voice, saying, Great Babylon has fallen, has fallen, and has become the habitation of demons, and a hold of every unclean spirit, and a hold of every unclean and hated bird;

And he laid hold of the dragon, the ancient serpent who is the devil and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,