“And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;” All rights reserved. You did not renounce your faith in me,(AD) not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness,(AE) who was put to death in your city—where Satan lives. 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. (AM), 17 Whoever has ears, let them hear(AN) what the Spirit says to the churches. Revelation 2:1-7 KJV - Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus - Bible Gateway. ‘These things says # Rev. 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. 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. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you,(V) and you will suffer persecution for ten days. 26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: 27 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. 26And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: 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. 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. This is a figurative expression, taken from the account of the garden of Eden, denoting the pure, satisfactory, and eternal joys of heaven; and the looking forward to them in this world, by faith, communion with Christ, and the consolations of the Holy Spirit. (C) 2 I know your deeds,(D) your hard work and your perseverance. The history of its planting is unknown, but it was probably founded by some of the evangelists under Paul's supervision. 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. The Christian life is a warfare against sin, Satan, the world, and the flesh. Commentary for Revelation 2 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. 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; 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: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. 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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. repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. 16:27; Luke 16:15; Acts 1:24; Rom. Bible > KJV > Revelation 2 ... 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 … 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand(J) from its place. Indifference as to truth and error, good and evil, may be called charity and meekness, but it is not so; and it is displeasing to Christ. 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. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds,(BB) and I will repay each of you according to your deeds. (W) Be faithful,(X) even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown. (BL) 29 Whoever has ears, let them hear(BM) what the Spirit says to the churches. 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. Be faithful until death, and I will give you, “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. 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. 14 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. 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. 25 But that which ye have already hold fast till I come. To the one who is victorious,(M) I will give the right to eat from the tree of life,(N) which is in the paradise(O) of God. 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. 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. All Christians should earnestly desire that their last works may be their best works. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it.. Read full chapter