Revelation 22:11

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

Complete Jewish Bible:

“Whoever keeps acting wickedly, let him go on acting wickedly;
whoever is filthy, let him go on being made filthy.

“Also, whoever is righteous, let him go on doing what is righteous;
and whoever is holy, let him go on being made holy.”

Berean Standard Bible:

Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.”

American Standard Version:

He that is unrighteous, let him do unrighteousness still: and he that is filthy, let him be made filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him do righteousness still: and he that is holy, let him be made holy still.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

He that is unjust^{G91}, let him be unjust^{G91} still^{G2089}: and^{G2532} he which is filthy^{G4510}, let him be filthy^{G4510} still^{G2089}: and^{G2532} he that is righteous^{G1342}, let him be righteous^{G1344} still^{G2089}: and^{G2532} he that is holy^{G40}, let him be holy^{G37} still^{G2089}.

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Commentary for Revelation 22:11

Revelation 22:11 is part of the final chapter of the last book of the New Testament, traditionally attributed to John the Apostle, and is a prophetic work characterized by apocalyptic literature. This verse comes at the end of a series of visions and revelations concerning the end times and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. The historical context of the book of Revelation is rooted in the late first century AD, during a period of persecution for the early Christian Church, particularly under the Roman Emperor Domitian.

The verse itself speaks to the theme of moral fixity and the inevitability of divine judgment. It suggests that individuals have reached a point of no return regarding their moral character. Those who are "unjust" and "filthy," representing the wicked or those who have not repented, will remain in their sinful state, implying that their fate is sealed. Conversely, those who are "righteous" and "holy," representing the faithful and pure, will continue in their virtuous ways, suggesting that their eternal reward is assured.

This verse echoes the broader eschatological themes of Revelation, which include the final judgment, the separation of the righteous from the wicked, and the establishment of a new heaven and a new earth. It serves as a stark warning and a call to repentance, urging readers to consider the eternal consequences of their actions and to align themselves with God's will before it is too late. The language reinforces the idea that the time for change is limited and that individuals will face the eternal outcomes of their earthly choices.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G91
   There are 70 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἀδικέω
   Transliteration: adikéō
   Pronunciation: ad-ee-keh'-o
   Description: from ἄδικος; to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically):--hurt, injure, be an offender, be unjust, (do, suffer, take) wrong.
   
2. Strong's Number: G2089
   There are 86 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔτι
   Transliteration: éti
   Pronunciation: et'-ee
   Description: perhaps akin to ἔτος; "yet," still (of time or degree):--after that, also, ever, (any) further, (t-)henceforth (more), hereafter, (any) longer, (any) more(-one), now, still, yet.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
4. Strong's Number: G4510
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ῥυπόω
   Transliteration: rhypóō
   Pronunciation: rhoo-po'-o
   Description: from ῥύπος; to soil, i.e. (intransitively) to become dirty (morally):--be filthy.
   
5. Strong's Number: G1342
   There are 76 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δίκαιος
   Transliteration: díkaios
   Pronunciation: dik'-ah-yos
   Description: from δίκη; equitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively):--just, meet, right(-eous).
   
6. Strong's Number: G1344
   There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: δικαιόω
   Transliteration: dikaióō
   Pronunciation: dik-ah-yo'-o
   Description: from δίκαιος; to render (i.e. show or regard as) just or innocent:--free, justify(-ier), be righteous.
   
7. Strong's Number: G40
   There are 1382 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἅγιος
   Transliteration: hágios
   Pronunciation: hag'-ee-os
   Description: from (an awful thing) (compare ἁγνός, θάλπω); sacred (physically, pure, morally blameless or religious, ceremonially, consecrated):--(most) holy (one, thing), saint.
   
8. Strong's Number: G37
   There are 4623 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἁγιάζω
   Transliteration: hagiázō
   Pronunciation: hag-ee-ad'-zo
   Description: from ἅγιος; to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate:--hallow, be holy, sanctify.