Revelation 3:11

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Cross-reference

Revelation 3:3 also urges holding fast and warns of Christ's coming like a thief — a direct parallel to the command in 3:11.

In Revelation 22:20, the same 'I am coming soon' concludes the book — a final affirmation of this promise.

In Revelation 22:12, 'I am coming soon' is paired with bringing recompense — reinforcing the reward for holding fast.

In Revelation 22:7, the same 'I am coming soon' promise is repeated with a blessing on keeping the prophecy.

Revelation 2:25 repeats the exact exhortation 'hold on to what you have until I come' — nearly identical to 3:11.

Revelation 2:10 promises the crown of life to the faithful — the same crown Revelation 3:11 warns not to lose.

In Revelation 1:3, the 'time is near' echoes the same urgency — blessed are those who keep the prophecy.

Revelation 4:10 shows elders laying their crowns before God — the same crowns ultimately yielded in worship as believers hold fast to them in 3:11.

Revelation 2:13 commends the church that remained true despite persecution — an example of holding fast as instructed in 3:11.

Revelation 4:4 shows elders wearing golden crowns — a vision of the reward that corresponds to the crown believers are to hold fast to in 3:11.

James 1:12 Parallel

James 1:12 promises the crown of life to those who persevere under trial — directly echoing the crown for enduring faithfulness here.

1 Peter 5:4 Parallel

1 Peter 5:4 promises the unfading crown of glory when the Chief Shepherd appears — the same crown and coming referenced here.

1 Corinthians 9:25 contrasts perishable crowns with an imperishable one — the eternal crown Revelation 3:11 urges believers to keep.

Philippians 4:5 declares 'The Lord is near' — the same imminent return that motivates holding fast in Revelation 3:11.

In 2 Timothy 4:8, Paul speaks of the crown of righteousness awarded at Christ's appearing — the same reward promised here for holding fast.

In 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Paul directly commands to hold fast to that which is good — the same phrase as 'hold fast what you have'.

Ezekiel 18:24 warns that a righteous person who turns away loses all past righteousness — mirrors the warning here about losing the crown.

Luke 19:26 Parallel

Luke 19:26 states that even what one has will be taken from the one who has nothing — same principle of losing what is held, as here.

1 Corinthians 9:24 urges running to obtain the prize — the same imagery of striving for a reward (the crown) as here.

In Philippians 4:1, Paul urges believers to stand firm, calling them his crown — echoing the call to hold fast and not lose one's crown.

In Colossians 2:18, Paul warns against those who would cheat believers of their prize — similar to the warning that no one take your crown.

In 1 Thessalonians 3:8, Paul says he lives if they stand firm — the same call to steadfastness as 'hold fast what you have'.

In 2 Timothy 1:13, Paul urges Timothy to retain the standard of sound words — parallel to the command to hold fast what you have.

Lamentations 5:16 laments the crown fallen from the head due to sin — opposite of the crown to be kept here.

In Hebrews 10:23, we are told to hold fast the confession of hope — directly parallel to holding fast what you have.

Hebrews 3:6 Parallel

In Hebrews 3:6, believers hold fast confidence and hope to the end — same exhortation to hold fast as here.

Titus 1:9 Parallel

In Titus 1:9, elders must hold fast the faithful word — the same command to hold fast as in Revelation 3:11.

2 John 1:8 Parallel

2 John 1:8 warns against losing reward and urges watchfulness, paralleling the call to hold fast so no one seizes the crown.

1 John 2:24 Parallel

1 John 2:24 urges abiding in what was heard from the beginning to remain in Christ, echoing the command to hold fast.

In 2 Peter 1:10, Peter urges diligence to confirm one's calling — the same perseverance needed to hold fast and not lose the crown.

James 5:9 Parallel

James 5:9 warns 'the Judge is standing at the door' — echoing Christ's soon coming in Revelation 3:11 and calling for patient endurance.

In Zephaniah 1:14, the Day of the Lord is 'near and hastening fast' — an OT type of Christ's imminent coming here.