Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
I know about your deeds, that you are neither [spiritually] cold nor hot. I wish you were [either] cold or hot.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"I know your actions, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot.
A Conservative Version
I know thy works, that thou are neither cold nor hot. O that thou were cold or hot.
American Standard Version
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
Amplified
Anderson New Testament
I know your works, that you are neither cold, nor hot: I wish that you were cold, or hot.
Bible in Basic English
I have knowledge of your works, that you are not cold or warm: it would be better if you were cold or warm.
Common New Testament
I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot!
Daniel Mace New Testament
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
Darby Translation
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot; I would thou wert cold or hot.
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot: I wish you were either cold or hot.
Godbey New Testament
I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I would that you were either cold or hot.
Goodspeed New Testament
I know what you are doing, and that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot!
John Wesley New Testament
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: O that thou wert cold or hot!
Julia Smith Translation
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor boiling: I would thou shouldest be cold or boiling.
King James 2000
I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot: I would that you were cold or hot.
Lexham Expanded Bible
'I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were cold or hot!
Modern King James verseion
I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I would that you were cold or hot.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot. I would thou were cold or hot.
Moffatt New Testament
I know your doings, you are neither cold nor hot ??would you were either cold or hot!
Montgomery New Testament
I know your works, that you are neither hot nor cold.
NET Bible
I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot!
New Heart English Bible
"I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot.
Noyes New Testament
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot; I would thou wert cold or hot.
Sawyer New Testament
I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot.
The Emphasized Bible
I know thy works; - that neither, cold, art thou, nor hot: I would that, cold, thou hadst been, or hot.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot:
Twentieth Century New Testament
I know your life; I know that you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot!
Webster
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
Weymouth New Testament
I know your doings--you are neither cold nor hot; I would that you were cold or hot!
Williams New Testament
"I know what you are doing, and that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot.
World English Bible
"I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot.
Worrell New Testament
"I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I would you were cold or hot.
Worsley New Testament
I wish thou wert cold or hot.
Youngs Literal Translation
I have known thy works, that neither cold art thou nor hot; I would thou wert cold or hot.
Themes
Backsliders » Instances of » Churches of asia
Chastisement » Who the lord chastens
Coming » Who God the father and jesus Christ come to
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Indifference » The reward for being lukewarm
Laodicea » Message to, through john
Love » Those whom the lord loves
Lukewarmness » Instances of » A congregation at » Laodicea
References
Word Count of 38 Translations in Revelation 3:15
Prayers for Revelation 3:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Letter To The Church In Laodicea
14 "Write [this] to the angel of the church at Laodicia: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the source [or, ruler] of God's creation [See John 1:3; Heb. 1:1-2]: 15 I know about your deeds, that you are neither [spiritually] cold nor hot. I wish you were [either] cold or hot. 16 But since you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am about to vomit you out of my mouth.
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 24:12
And because sin will abound, many people will grow cold in their love [for one another].
Romans 12:11
Be enthusiastic instead of lazy. Be fervent in your spirit [Note: Some translators take "spirit" here to refer to the "Holy Spirit"], [as you] serve the Lord.
Revelation 3:1
"And write [this] to the angel of the church at Sardis: These are the words of Him who has the seven Spirits of God [i.e., Jesus, who has the Holy Spirit] and the seven stars [i.e., the seven angels of the seven churches. See 1:20]: I know about your deeds, that you have a reputation for being [spiritually] alive, but you are [really] dead.
Matthew 6:24
No person can serve two masters, for he will either hate the one and love the other, or else he will cling to the one and look down on the other. You cannot serve God and material things [at the same time].
Matthew 10:37
The person who loves his father and mother more than me does not deserve me [i.e., to be my disciple]. And the person who loves his son or daughter more than me does not deserve me [i.e., to be my disciple].
Luke 14:27-28
[And] whoever does not carry his own cross [i.e., his responsibilities with all their difficulties] and follow me cannot be my disciple.
1 Corinthians 16:22
If anyone [there] does not love the Lord, he deserves to be cut off from God. O Lord, come [back soon].
2 Corinthians 12:20
For I am afraid that somehow, when I come [to you], I might not find you the way I want you to be, and you might not find me the way you want me to be. I am afraid there might be quarrelling, jealousy, angry outbursts, factious spirits, slander, gossip, arrogance and [other] disturbances [there].
Philippians 1:9
And I pray that your love may grow stronger and stronger, [along] with how much you know, and [that you may grow] in your ability to comprehend things.
2 Thessalonians 1:3
We ought to thank God for you always, brothers, since it is proper, because your faith is growing so much and the love that every one of you has for each other is increasing more and more.
James 1:8
because he is double-minded and undecided in all that he does [i.e., he cannot make up his mind and follow through about anything].
1 Peter 1:22
[Since] you have purified your souls by [your] obedience to the truth [i.e., the Gospel message], which produces a genuine love for your brothers, [now] you should have this kind of fervent, heartfelt love for one another.
Revelation 2:2
I know about your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. [I know] that you cannot tolerate wicked men and that you have tested those who call themselves apostles, but really are not, and found them to be liars.
Revelation 2:4
"But, this is what I have against you, that you have forsaken your first love [i.e., love for Christ and His church].