Revelation
“I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.”
Revelation 3:8
Revelation 3:8 (KJV) speaks to encouragement, God's faithfulness, and perseverance — words set in Revelation, the Bible's book of vision and final hope. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.”
1 Corinthians 15:58“Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God.”
Acts of the Apostles 14:22“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”
Galatians 6:9“Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.”
1 Corinthians 1:8“Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:”
Philippians 1:6“Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;)”
Hebrews 10:23
Common questions
What does Revelation 3:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Revelation 3:8 reads: "I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name." The verse speaks to encouragement, God's faithfulness, and perseverance. To read it well, take it in the flow of Revelation 3 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Revelation 3:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name." is Revelation 3:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Revelation chapter 3.
What are some related Bible verses to Revelation 3:8?
Verses that sit beside Revelation 3:8 include 1 Corinthians 15:58, Acts of the Apostles 14:22, and Galatians 6:9. Reading them alongside Revelation 3:8 deepens the theme of encouragement.
How can I pray with Revelation 3:8?
Read Revelation 3:8 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.