Revelation 2:15

15 Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.

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Revelation 2:15 in Other Translations

KJV

15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate.

ESV

15 So also you have some who hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans.

NLT

15 In a similar way, you have some Nicolaitans among you who follow the same teaching.

MSG

15 And why do you put up with the Nicolaitans, who do the same thing?

CSB

15 In the same way, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.

Revelation 2:15 Meaning and Commentary

Revelation 2:15

So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the
Nicolaitans
These impure heretics sprung up in the time of the apostolic church, but their doctrines were not received, and their deeds were hated, see ( Revelation 2:6 ) . This seems to design the doctrines of the church of Rome, which in this period took place; which forbid marriage to the priests, and recommended celibacy and virginity to others also; which were the source of all uncleanness and abominable lusts; for which pardons and indulgences were given, and, in process of time, brothel houses were set up, and licensed and encouraged by authority.

Which thing I hate;
the doctrine of these men, as well as their deeds.

Taken from John Gill's Exposition of the Bible

Revelation 2:15 In-Context

13 I know where you live—where Satan has his throne. Yet you remain true to my name. You did not renounce your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives.

14 Nevertheless, I have a few things against you: There are some among you who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to entice the Israelites to sin so that they ate food sacrificed to idols and committed sexual immorality.

15 Likewise, you also have those who hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.

16 Repent therefore! Otherwise, I will soon come to you and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

17 Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it.