But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

But I have a few things against you, because some of you hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to place a stumbling block before the Israelites so they would eat food sacrificed to idols and commit sexual immorality.

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

In the same way, some of you also hold to the teaching of the Nicolaitans.

Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

Therefore repent! Otherwise I will come to you shortly and wage war against them with the sword of My mouth.