ok ok im sick of this, im asking about the verse here...?

Question

for those that read my first question regarding this verse...

IF YOU CLAIM ITS OUT OF CONTEXT - THEN PUT IT IN CONTEXT OR STOP WITH THAT ACCUSATION.

Revelation 22:11
11Let him who does wrong continue to do wrong; let him who is vile continue to be vile; let him who does right continue to do right; and let him who is holy continue to be holy."

just fyi for those who havent read my last question, i have read the book 5 times, so dont ask me if i've even read it. =\

my question is what your thoughts on it. what does it mean to you?

Answer 1

ok this lil non Christian just read that chapter to see if it is out of context etc
and it really is as it sounds
it is speaking about the time being at hand ... the end of times etc
and to allow people to be just how they are , not to change them or try to change them

Answer 2

The Message Bible puts it this way

10 -11The Angel continued, "Don't seal the words of the prophecy of this book; don't put it away on the shelf. Time is just about up. Let evildoers do their worst and the dirty-minded go all out in pollution, but let the righteous maintain a straight course and the holy continue on in holiness."
12 -13"Yes, I'm on my way! I'll be there soon! I'm bringing my payroll with me. I'll pay all people in full for their life's work. I'm A to Z, the First and the Final, Beginning and Conclusion.

It is a bit odd, but my guess would be something along the lines of let people do whatever they're gonna do, it doesn't change the fact that Jesus is coming and therefore, judgement. Just a quick guess, this would probably require deeper study in the original language and cultural settings.

Answer 3

The key to understanding it is the next verse (12). "Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. "

Basically Jesus is saying, "If you want to be vile, then be vile. If you want to do wrong, then do wrong. But if you want to do right, then do right, and if you want to be holy then be holy. Just remember that I am coming and will give to you according to your works."

It is warning that what you continue to do, you will receive the "reward" for it - good or bad.

(Same answer I gave you last time :) )

Answer 4

The gospel is very divisive. The preaching of the Gospel draws many and hardens the hearts of others. In the end times this will be even more the case - even after all the signs that will occur.

We should not be surprised that even faced with clear evidence of Jesus, there will be many who reject him, sadly.

Answer 5

Hey chippy, jesus clearly said something similar about Not resisting Evil, and he also said Let both good and evil grow up together.
it has to do with living peacefully among our enemies.
but Never forget that it is the duty of a priest to Preach and teach and declare repentance and faith. inviting people to baptism.

So by purity of free agency and choice we are sent out as doves and as sheep to persuade people to believe in a better life than that of sin and rebellion.

Answer 6

I've read a few versions now, and it seems to boil down to "Let everyone do what they want, because I'm coming back soon and the good guys will be rewarded."

Answer 7

it shows a contradiciton as to what is going on between what's being preached and what's in the book itself anyway i don't agree with this verse and i'm agnostic anyway i think the whole religion is confused as to what their duties should be

Answer 8

It sounds like you have mouthed the words but haven't actually read the book. Reading entails a certain amount of understanding, which you apparently don't possess.

Answer 9

I've never seen this verse before.
Seems like god doesnt care ab out who is good and bad..

Answer 10

the way i take it is and since its out of Revelation wich means the end times,,,,if you havent changed your ways you wont,,,

LH