Sign up here! Revelation 2 2 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. We must never yield to our spiritual enemies, and then we shall have a glorious triumph and reward. The introduction is taken out of Re 1:17,18. Here is praise of the ministry and people of Thyatira, by One who knew the principles from which they acted. Epistles to the churches in Asia, with warnings and encouragements, To the church at Ephesus; (1-7) at Smyrna; (8-11) at Pergamos; (12-17) and at Thyatira. King James Version (KJV). 24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. 2 “To the angel[a]of the church in Ephesus(A)write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand(B)and walks among the seven golden lampstands. KJV W/ STRONGS BIBLE - REVELATION 2 PREVIOUS CHAPTER - NEXT CHAPTER - HELP - FB - TWITTER - GR VIDEOS - GR FORUMS - GR YOUTUBE . Geneva Study Bible {6} And unto the angel of the church in {c} Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; (6) The second passage is to the pastors of the church of the Smyrnians. But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. Believers, take your wrestling life here, and expect and look for a quiet life hereafter; but not till then: the word of God never promises quietness and complete freedom from conflict here.8-11 Our Lord Jesus is the First, for by him were all things made; he was before all things, with God, and is God himself. Font Size. 1:13 who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: 2 # Ps. 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. 16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. All Christians should earnestly desire that their last works may be their best works. Each church is given a unique description of Jesus, a command, and a promise. The Christian life is a warfare against sin, Satan, the world, and the flesh. Revelation 2:2. 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. The sin Christ charged this church with, is, not the having left and forsaken the object of love, but having lost the fervent degree of it that at first appeared. What does Revelation chapter 2 mean? Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. And though we must show all meekness to all men, yet we must show just zeal against their sins. 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. The new name is the name of adoption; when the Holy Spirit shows his own work in the believer's soul, this new name and its real import are understood by him.18-29 Even when the Lord knows the works of his people to be wrought in love, faith, zeal, and patience; yet if his eyes, which are as a flame of fire, observe them committing or allowing what is evil, he will rebuke, correct, or punish them. He is the Last, for he will be the Judge of all. And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. Observe, the sureness of the reward; "I will give thee:" they shall have the reward from Christ's own hand. The implication from Revelation 2:2, 7 is that the works of which Christ is concerned are the works of overcoming—overcoming human nature or, as in I John 2:15-17, overcoming "the lust of the flesh, the lust of eyes, and the pride of life. Commentary on Revelation 2:8-11 (Read Revelation 2:8-11) Our Lord Jesus is the First, for by him were all things made; he was before all things, with God, and is God himself. Chapter 2. 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. Revelation 2:18-29 KJV And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first. 17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. After every victory let us follow up our advantage against the enemy, that we may overcome and keep the works of Christ to the end.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. It turns and cuts every way; but the believer need not fear this sword; yet this confidence cannot be supported without steady obedience. All who persevere, shall derive from Christ, as the Tree of life, perfection and confirmation in holiness and happiness, not in the earthly paradise, but in the heavenly. 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. 6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. As our Lord notices all the advantages and opportunities we have for duty in the places where we dwell, so he notices our temptations and discouragements from the same causes. 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Looking for a fundamental understanding of the Bible? In the first chapter of Revelation, John introduced his reason for writing: a direct command from Jesus Christ. Revelation 2:1: Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden The Authorized Version or King James Version (KJV), 1611, 1769. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. Yet this church connived at some wicked seducers. They must repent: they must be grieved and ashamed for their sinful declining, and humbly confess it in the sight of God. (c) Smyrna was one of the cities of Ionia in Asia. 16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. “ Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth, And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet, I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last. If a man is kept from the second death and wrath to come, he may patiently endure whatever he meets with in this world.12-17 The word of God is a sword, able to slay both sin and sinners. (C)2 I know your deeds,(D)your hard work and your perseverance. 17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it. He was instructed to record Jesus' words, aimed at each of seven churches in Asia Minor, and to faithfully record them. 7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. Many who are rich as to this world, are poor as to the next; and some who are poor outwardly, are inwardly rich; rich in faith, in good works, rich in privileges, rich in gifts, rich in hope. 23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. Revelation 2:9 Context. Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in … Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in … 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: 3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Revelation 2 King James Version << Revelation 1 | Revelation 2 | Revelation 3 >> The Message to Ephesus. 23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. Revelation 2:5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. God is known by the judgments he executes; and by this upon seducers, he shows his certain knowledge of the hearts of men, of their principles, designs, frame, and temper. 2 “To the[a]angel of the church of Ephesus write, ‘These things says(A)He who holds the seven stars in His right hand,(B)who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands:2 (C)“I know your works, your labor, your[b]patience, and that you cannot[c]bear those who are evil.