Revelation 11:1

1I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers.

1Then there was given to me a 11:1 Lit reedmeasuring rod like a staff; 11:1 Lit sayingand someone said, “Get up and measure the 11:1 Or sanctuarytemple of God and the altar, and those who worship in it.

1Then there was given me a measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, “Get up and measure the temple of God and the altar, and those who worship in it.

1Then there was given to me a 11:1 John is describing a rod that is about six feet long.measuring rod like a staff; and someone said, “11:1 The Greek corresponds to a Hebrew verb meaning “to stand” or “arise” which can be an instruction to prepare to fulfill a command, somewhat similar to the military command “attention.”Rise and measure the temple of God and the altar [of incense], and [count] those who worship in it. [Ezek 40-42]

1Then I was given a measuring rod like a staff and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, and count the number of worshipers there.

1I was given a long stick that looked like a measuring rod. I was told, “Go and measure the temple of God. And measure the altar where the people are worshiping.