New International Version (NIV)
1 “To the angel 2:1 Or messenger ; also in verses 8, 12 and 18of the church in Ephesus write:
These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.
Revelation 2:1
Revelation 2:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write:
The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the One who walks 2:1 Lit in the middle ofamong the seven golden lampstands, says this:
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write:
The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the One who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this:
Amplified Bible (AMP)
1 “To the angel (divine messenger) of the church in 2:1 Ephesus, the largest city in Roman-controlled Asia Minor, developed into a major trade center because of its access to the Aegean Sea. It was the primary center for the worship of the goddess Artemis (Diana). The Temple of Artemis, the largest building in ancient times, was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. The open-air theatre in Ephesus could accommodate 25,000 spectators and was used for both drama and gladiatorial combat.Ephesus write:
These are the words of the One who holds [firmly] the seven stars [which are the angels or messengers of the seven churches] in His right hand, the One who walks among the seven golden lampstands (the seven churches):
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
1“To the angel of the church in Ephesus write:
These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
1“Here is what I command you to write to the church in Ephesus.
Here are the words of Jesus, who holds the seven stars in his right hand. He also walks among the seven golden lampstands. He says,