24 But to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold this teaching, who have not learned what some call the deep things of Satan, to you I say, I do not lay on you any other burden. Revelation - Chapter 2 (ESV) Font Size + -To the Church in Ephesus. 4 Around the throne were mtwenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, nclothed in white garments, with ogolden crowns on their heads. 11 cHe who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. vI will confess his name before my Father and before his angels. Revelation 2:12-17 - ESV: "And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: 'The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and zknock. 2 3 "'I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but 4 have tested those 5 who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith[b] even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. 10 the twenty-four elders cfall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. 28 And I will give him the morning star. 4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 15 nto execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have ocommitted in such an ungodly way, and of all pthe harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him.” 7 vthe first living creature like a lion, the second living creature like an ox, the third living creature with the face of a man, and the fourth living creature like an eagle in flight. 6 Yet this you have: you hate the works of othe Nicolaitans, which I also hate. 6:18; Heb. 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. 4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from ihim jwho is and kwho was and who is to come, and from lthe seven spirits who are before his throne, Revelation 2:10 English Standard Version (ESV) 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. 2 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. 6 And pthe angels who did not stay within their own position of authority, but left their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains under gloomy darkness until the judgment of the great day— 4 After this I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven! 8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: ‘The words of tthe first and the last, uwho died and came to life. 2 And he called out with a mighty voice, p “ Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! 11 saying, h“Write what you see in a book and send it to the seven churches, to Ephesus and to Smyrna and to Pergamum and to Thyatira and to Sardis and to Philadelphia and to Laodicea.”. Revelation 20 The Fall of Babylon 18 After this I saw n another angel coming down from heaven, having great authority, and o the earth was made bright with his glory. Advance your knowledge of Scripture with this resource library of over 40 reference books, including commentaries and Study Bible notes. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. 1 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: 'The words of 1 him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, 2 who walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation 2:2–3 2 g “ ‘ I know your works , your toil and your patient endurance , and how you cannot bear with those who are evil , but h have tested those i who call themselves apostles and are not , and found them to be false . 5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. Amen. cHe made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, ESV Gospel Transformation Bible, 1st Edition (Chocolate/Plum with Trail Design), ESV Devotional Psalter (TruTone, Olive), soft imitation leather, ESV Journaling Bible--soft leather-look, brown/cordovan with portfolio design, ESV Large Print Thinline Reference Bible (TruTone, Olive, Branch Design). 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 9 Behold, I will make those of bthe synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—behold, cI will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that dI have loved you. 19 “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son … 25 Only hold fast what you have until I come. English Standard Version (ESV) … 23 save others by asnatching them out of bthe fire; to others show mercy cwith fear, hating even dthe garment7 stained by the flesh. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. 13 hwild waves of the sea, casting up the foam of itheir own shame; jwandering stars, kfor whom the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved forever. 11 Woe to them! 1:19]; See ch. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.’ To the Church in Smyrna 18 and the living one. 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. 17 vWhen I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. z“Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord God Almighty. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. 22 pHe who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’”. Learn more. 3:1, 8, 15 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but # See 1 John 4:1 have tested those # See 2 Cor. 10:34; 11:26], [See ver. Revelation 2:6 Parallel Commentaries qTo the one who conquers I will grant to eat of rthe tree of life, which is in sthe paradise of God.’. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him lthe name of my God, and mthe name of the city of my God, mthe new Jerusalem, nwhich comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own onew name. 3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up # John 15:21 for my name’s sake, and you # [Heb. aIf anyone hears my voice and opens the door, bI will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. Amen. 29 pHe who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’. 8 And the four living creatures, weach of them with six wings, are xfull of eyes all around and within, and yday and night they never cease to say. ESV 1 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: 'The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. zBe faithful aunto death, and I will give you bthe crown of life. cThe one who conquers will not be hurt by dthe second death.’. 3 mRemember, then, what you received and heard. 5 From the throne came pflashes of lightning, and rumblings1 and peals of thunder, and before the throne were burning qseven torches of fire, rwhich are the seven spirits of God, 11, 17, 29; ch. 15 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. 20 As for the mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand, and cthe seven golden lampstands, the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and dthe seven lampstands are the seven churches. 1 Jude, a servant1 of Jesus Christ and brother of James. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. 15 phis feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and qhis voice was like the roar of many waters. To the Church in Thyatira. To the Church in Ephesus 1 To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: 'The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. oHis eyes were like a flame of fire, 13 pHe who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’. 17 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. Read full chapter. sWould that you were either cold or hot! 26 The one who conquers and who keeps my works until the end, to him I will give authority over the nations, 27 and he will rule[c] them with a rod of iron, as when earthen pots are broken in pieces, even as I myself have received authority from my Father. 21 cThe one who conquers, dI will grant him to sit with me on my throne, as eI also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne. 2 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.’. 3 And he who sat there had the appearance of kjasper and carnelian, and around the throne was la rainbow that had the appearance of an emerald. Four times the author identifies himself as John (1:1,4,9; 22:8). 2 At once iI was in the Spirit, and behold, ja throne stood in heaven, with one seated on the throne. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. 17 But you must tremember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. “‘I know your works. Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. 19 “‘I know your works, your love and faith and service and patient endurance, and that your latter works exceed the first. 3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our fcommon salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you gto contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. 13 “‘I know where you dwell, fwhere Satan’s throne is. Cross references. 13 “‘I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. Font Size. Amen. 15 So also you have some who hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans. Revelation 3:1,7,14 And to the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things said he that has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars.... church. 8 x“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, y“who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”, 9 I, John, your brother and zpartner in athe tribulation and bthe kingdom and cthe patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos don account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.’. To phim who loves us and qhas freed us from our sins by his blood 4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 25 Only hold fast awhat you have until I come. 22 Behold, I will throw her onto a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her I will throw into great tribulation, unless they repent of her works, 23 and I will strike her children dead. And all the churches will know that I am he wwho searches mind and heart, and xI will give to each of you according to your works. 7 pHe who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. 19 yThose whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. Behold, I have set before you aan open door, which no one is able to shut. 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. Revelation 2 English Standard Version (ESV) To the Church in Ephesus 2 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. "'I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. Revelation 2:2 English Standard Version (ESV) 2 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. 24 eNow to him who is able fto keep you from stumbling and gto present you hblameless before the presence of his glory with great joy, 18 I counsel you vto buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and wwhite garments so that you may clothe yourself and xthe shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, uso that you may see. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. cTo the one who conquers I will give some of othe hidden manna, and I will give him a white stone, with pa new name written on the stone qthat no one knows except the one who receives it.’. 18 “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. 26 bThe one who conquers and who keeps my works cuntil the end, dto him I will give authority over the nations, See on ch. 2 “ To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘ The words of e him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, f who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of (A)him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, (B)who walks among the seven golden lampstands. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 2 Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works lcomplete in the sight of my God. 9 And whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to him who is seated on the throne, bwho lives forever and ever, Revelation 2:12-17 English Standard Version (ESV) To the Church in Pergamum. 8 “‘I know your works. 28 And I will give him hthe morning star. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, 2 who bore witness to the word of God and to () the testimony of Jesus Christ, even () to all that he saw. 2 # ver. 6 and before the throne there was sas it were a sea of glass, like crystal. 5 and from Jesus Christ mthe faithful witness, nthe firstborn of the dead, and othe ruler of kings on earth. 2 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of ehim who holds the seven stars in his right hand, fwho walks among the seven golden lampstands. Revelation 2 English Standard Version To the Church in Ephesus 1 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 7 Behold, vhe is coming with the clouds, and wevery eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all tribes of the earth will wail2 on account of him. If you will not wake up, nI will come olike a thief, and you will not know at what hour I will come against you. 16 Therefore repent. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the NIV Study Bible and the NKJV MacArthur Study Bible, 2nd Edition - is just a step away! Try it for 30 days FREE. 12 “And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: ‘The words of him who has ethe sharp two-edged sword. It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! 14 It was also about these that Enoch, lthe seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, m“Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, 21 I gave her time to repent, but vshe refuses to repent of her sexual immorality. Rev 2:7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. ESV® Text Edition: 2016. hHold fast what you have, so that no one may seize iyour crown. You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. 23 and I will strike her children dead. Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. 21 I gave her time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her sexual immorality. aTo those who are called, bbeloved in God the Father and ckept for2 Jesus Christ: 2 May dmercy, epeace, and love be multiplied to you. 9 “‘I know your tribulation and vyour poverty (vbut you are rich) and the slander1 of wthose who say that they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 12 jThe one who conquers, I will make him ka pillar in the temple of my God. For they walked in zthe way of Cain and abandoned themselves for the sake of gain ato Balaam’s error and bperished in Korah’s rebellion. 1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God () gave him () to show to his servants [] the things that must soon take place. 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