Translation Comparison

Revelation 2:27

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Revelation 2:27 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Revelation 2:27 comparison across 10 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
American Standard VersionASV	and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to shivers; as I also have received of my Father:
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	And he shall rule them with a rod of iron, and as the vessel of a potter they shall be broken,
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	and he shall shepherd them with an iron rod; as vessels of pottery are they broken in pieces, as I also have received from my Father;
English Revised VersionERV	and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to shivers; as I also have received of my Father:
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	(And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers:) even as I received of my Father.
World English BibleWEB	He will rule them with a rod of iron, shattering them like clay pots; as I also have received of my Father:
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	and he shall rule them with a rod of iron — as the vessels of the potter they shall be broken — as I also have received from my Father;
American King James VersionAKJV	And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
Weymouth New TestamentWNT	And he shall be their shepherd, ruling them with a rod of iron, just as earthenware jars are broken to pieces; and his power over them shall be like that which I Myself have received from My Father;

King James Bible

KJV

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

American Standard Version

ASV

and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to shivers; as I also have received of my Father:

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron, and as the vessel of a potter they shall be broken,

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

and he shall shepherd them with an iron rod; as vessels of pottery are they broken in pieces, as I also have received from my Father;

English Revised Version

ERV

and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to shivers; as I also have received of my Father:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

(And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers:) even as I received of my Father.

World English Bible

WEB

He will rule them with a rod of iron, shattering them like clay pots; as I also have received of my Father:

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and he shall rule them with a rod of iron — as the vessels of the potter they shall be broken — as I also have received from my Father;

American King James Version

AKJV

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

And he shall be their shepherd, ruling them with a rod of iron, just as earthenware jars are broken to pieces; and his power over them shall be like that which I Myself have received from My Father;

King James Bible

KJV

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

American Standard Version

ASV

and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to shivers; as I also have received of my Father:

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron, and as the vessel of a potter they shall be broken,

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

and he shall shepherd them with an iron rod; as vessels of pottery are they broken in pieces, as I also have received from my Father;

English Revised Version

ERV

and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to shivers; as I also have received of my Father:

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

(And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers:) even as I received of my Father.

World English Bible

WEB

He will rule them with a rod of iron, shattering them like clay pots; as I also have received of my Father:

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

and he shall rule them with a rod of iron — as the vessels of the potter they shall be broken — as I also have received from my Father;

American King James Version

AKJV

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

Weymouth New Testament

WNT

And he shall be their shepherd, ruling them with a rod of iron, just as earthenware jars are broken to pieces; and his power over them shall be like that which I Myself have received from My Father;