Bible dictionary for children
Nicolaitans
The Nicolaitans were a group mentioned in Revelation.
In simple words
What does it mean?
The Nicolaitans were a group mentioned in Revelation. The book criticizes their deeds or teaching, but gives too little detail for a complete account of who they were.
Talk about it
What can we say when a passage does not give enough information?
An example from the Bible
Revelation 2 refers to them in messages to churches. We should be honest about what the text does not explain instead of inventing their story.
Read Revelation 2:6 ↗A little more to explore
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Related reading: Revelation 2:6
But this you have, that you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.
