771 B
771 B
Nicolaitans
people who followed the teachings of a man named Nicolaus (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names)
Let the one who has an ear listen
Being willing to listen is spoken of as having an ear. AT: "Let the one who is willing to listen, listen" or "If you are willing, listen" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
the one who conquers
This refers anyone who conquers. AT: "anyone who resists evil" or "those who do not agree to do evil" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun)
the paradise of God
"God's garden." This is a symbol for heaven.