Revelation 2:21

And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And I gaue her space to repent of her fornication, and she repented not.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

'I gave her time to repent, and she does not want to repent of her immorality.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And I gave her time that she should repent; and she willeth not to repent of her fornication.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And I gave her time for a change of heart, but she has no mind to give up her unclean ways.
- Basic English Bible

And I gave her time that she should repent, and she will not repent of her fornication.
- Darby Bible

And I gave her time to repent of her lewdness, and she repented not.
- Webster's Bible

I have given her time to repent, but she is determined not to repent of her fornication.
- Weymouth Bible

I gave her time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her sexual immorality.
- World English Bible

And Y yaf to hir time, that sche schulde do penaunce, and sche wolde not do penaunce of hir fornycacioun.
- Wycliffe Bible

and I did give to her a time that she might reform from her whoredom, and she did not reform;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Revelation 2:21


2:21 And I gave her time to repent - So great is the power of Christ! But she will not repent - So, though repentance is the gift of God, man may refuse it; God will not compel.


People's Bible Notes for Revelation 2:21


Re 2:21 I gave her space to repent. "Time to repent", as in the Revised Version. The long suffering and mercy shown in the delay of judgment are here pointed out.

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