Revelation 11:1 - Forerunner Commentary

Revelation 11:1

The Two Witnesses

1 Then I was given ^aa reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, ^b“Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there.

2 But leave out ^athe court which is outside the temple, and do not measure it, ^bfor it has been given to the Gentiles. And they will ^ctread the holy city underfoot for ^dforty-two months.

3 And I will give power to my two ^awitnesses, ^band they will prophesy ^cone thousand two hundred and sixty days, clothed in sackcloth.”

4 These are the ^atwo olive trees and the two lampstands standing before the¹ God of the earth.

5 And if anyone wants to harm them, ^afire proceeds from their mouth and devours their enemies. ^bAnd if anyone wants to harm them, he must be killed in this manner.

Verse Comparison: Revelation 11:1

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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® Bible
A REED [as a measuring rod] was then given to me, [shaped] like a staff, and I was told: Rise up and measure the sanctuary of God and the altar [of incense], and [number] those who worship there.

Contemporary English Version
An angel gave me a measuring stick and said: Measure around God's temple. Be sure to include the altar and everyone worshiping there.

Darby English Version
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.

Good News Bible
I was then given a stick that looked like a measuring-rod, and was told, "Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count those who are worshiping in the temple.

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.

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.

New American Standard Bible
Then there was given me a measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, "Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar, and those who worship in it.

New International Version
I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, "Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the worshipers there.

New King James Version
Then I was given a reed like a measuring rod. And the angel stood, saying, "Rise and measure the temple of God, the altar, and those who worship there.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then I received a measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, "Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar, and those who worship in it.

Young's 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;

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