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Revelation 3:20
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
What it means
Jesus pictures Himself standing at the door of your life, knocking, waiting to be welcomed. He does not force His way in; He gently calls and listens for your answer. If you open the door, He promises to come in and share close fellowship, like friends around a table. This is the heart of the gospel: the Lord of all seeks relationship with you personally. Whatever has kept the door shut, His patience has not run out. Hear His voice today, open your heart, and let Him in.
Revelation 3:20 at a glance
| Reference | Revelation 3:20 |
|---|---|
| Book | Revelation |
| Chapter to read it in | Revelation 3 |
| Topic | gods love |
| Passages linked to it | 6 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Read it beside its neighbours. These are the passages readers most often set next to this one.
- Luke 12:36-37
- Revelation 19:9
- John 14:21-23
- Matthew 24:33
- Songofsolomon 5:2-4
- Luke 17:8
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Revelation 3:20?
It is in Revelation, in Revelation 3. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Revelation 3:20?
Readers most often set it beside Luke 12:36-37, Revelation 19:9, John 14:21-23, Matthew 24:33. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Revelation 3:20?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Lord Jesus, you see Revelation 3:20 and you know every person there by name. We bring you Revelation 3:20, gods love. Let your Body in that place love one another and be one. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Revelation 3 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Revelation 3:20 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
