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Revelation 2

BSB·29 verses ·New Testament
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1To theΤῷTō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἀγγέλῳangelō — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίαςekklēsias — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → EphesusἘφέσῳEphesō — Major port city in Asia MinorG2181 — Full Word Study → writeγράψονgrapson — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: These are the wordsλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → of Him whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → holdsκρατῶνkratōn — To grasp, seize, or hold firmlyG2902 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → starsἀστέραςasteras — A celestial body; starG792 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → right handδεξιᾷdexia — right hand; right side; position of honor or authorityG1188 — Full Word Study → and walks amongμέσῳmesō — middle, midst, betweenG3319 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sevenἑπτὰhepta — the number sevenG2033 — Full Word Study → goldenχρυσῶνchrysōn — made of gold; goldenG5552 — Full Word Study → lampstandsλυχνιῶνlychniōn — lampstand; candelabrumG3087 — Full Word Study →. 2I knowΟἶδαOida — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → deedsἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →, yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → laborκόπονkopon — Physical or spiritual labor; strenuous work and effortG2873 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → your perseveranceὑπομονήνhypomonēn — Steadfast endurance; patient perseverance through trialsG5281 — Full Word Study →. I know thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → you cannotδύνῃdynē — To be able; to have power or capacityG1410 — Full Word Study → tolerateβαστάσαιbastasai — to carry, bear, or take upG941 — Full Word Study → those who are evil, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you have testedἐπείρασαςepeirasas — to test, tempt, or tryG3985 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → exposedεὗρεςheures — to find, discover, or obtainG2147 — Full Word Study → as liarsψευδεῖςpseudeis — false, deceitful, or lyingG5571 — Full Word Study → those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → falselyοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → claimλέγονταςlegontas — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to beἑαυτοὺςheautous — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → apostlesἀποστόλουςapostolous — One sent as an official messenger or delegateG652 — Full Word Study →. 3Withoutκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → growing wearyκεκοπίακεςkekopiakes — to labor, toil, or work hard; to exert oneselfG2872 — Full Word Study →, you haveἔχειςecheis — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → perseveredὑπομονὴνhypomonēn — Steadfast endurance; patient perseverance through trialsG5281 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → endured many thingsἐβάστασαςebastasas — to carry, bear, or take upG941 — Full Word Study → for the sake ofδιὰdia — through; by means of; because ofG1223 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομάonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →. 4ButἈλλὰAlla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → I haveἔχωechō — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → thisὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → againstκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → youσοῦsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →: You have abandonedἀφῆκεςaphēkes — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → firstπρώτηνprōtēn — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπηνagapēn — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study →. 5Thereforeοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study →, keep in mindμνημόνευεmnēmoneue — To remember, recall, or keep in mindG3421 — Full Word Study → how farπόθενpothen — from where; whence; origin or sourceG4159 — Full Word Study → you have fallenπέπτωκας*peptōkas — to fall, collapse, or fall downG4098 — Full Word Study →. Repentμετανόησονmetanoēson — To change one's mind; to turn around from sinG3340 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → performποίησονpoiēson — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → deeds you did at firstπρῶταprōta — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study →. Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → ifεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → you do not repentμετανοήσῃςmetanoēsēs — To change one's mind; to turn around from sinG3340 — Full Word Study →, I will comeἔρχομαίerchomai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → to youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → removeκινήσωkinēsō — to move, shake, or stirG2795 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → lampstandλυχνίανlychnian — lampstand; candelabrumG3087 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → itsαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → placeτόπουtopou — A physical or geographical location; a place or regionG5117 — Full Word Study →. 6ButἈλλὰAlla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → you haveἔχειςecheis — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → thisτοῦτοtouto — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → to your credit: You hateμισεῖςmiseis — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → worksἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → NicolaitansΝικολαϊτῶνNikolaitōn — Follower of NicolausG3531 — Full Word Study →, whichha — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → I alsoκἀγὼkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → hateμισῶmisō — to hate, to regard with hostility or disdainG3404 — Full Word Study →. 7He whoHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hasἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → an earοὖςous — The physical organ of hearing; an earG3775 — Full Word Study →, let him hearἀκουσάτωakousatō — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → saysλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchesἐκκλησίαιςekklēsiais — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study →. To the one who overcomesνικῶντιnikōnti — To conquer, overcome, or achieve victoryG3528 — Full Word Study →, I will grant the right to eatφαγεῖνphagein — To eat food or consumeG5315 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → treeξύλουxylou — wood; wooden object; treeG3586 — Full Word Study → of lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → ParadiseΠαραδείσῳParadeisō — Paradise; garden of delights; heavenG3857 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →. 8To theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἀγγέλῳangelō — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → the churchἐκκλησίαςekklēsias — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → SmyrnaΣμύρνῃSmyrnē — Ancient port cityG4667 — Full Word Study → writeγράψονgrapson — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: These are the wordsλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → of theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Firstπρῶτοςprōtos — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lastἔσχατοςeschatos — last, final, or least in rankG2078 — Full Word Study →, whoὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → diedἐγένετοegeneto — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → returned to lifeἔζησενezēsen — to live, be alive, existG2198 — Full Word Study →. 9I knowΟἶδάOida — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → afflictionθλῖψινthlipsin — Pressure, affliction, tribulationG2347 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → your povertyπτωχείανptōcheian — poverty, destitution, or spiritual needG4432 — Full Word Study →thoughἀλλὰalla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → you areεἶei — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → richπλούσιοςplousios — wealthy, rich, abounding in resourcesG4145 — Full Word Study →! And I am aware of theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → slanderβλασφημίανblasphēmian — Insulting speech against God or sacred thingsG988 — Full Word Study → ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → those whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → falselyοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → claimλεγόντωνlegontōn — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to beεἶναιeinai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → JewsἸουδαίουςIoudaious — A Jewish personG2453 — Full Word Study →, but are in fact a synagogueσυναγωγὴsynagōgē — gathering place; congregation; synagogueG4864 — Full Word Study → of SatanΣατανᾶSatana — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study →. 10Do not fearφοβοῦphobou — to fear, be afraid; to reverence, respectG5399 — Full Word Study → whatha — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you are aboutμέλλειςmelleis — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → to sufferπάσχεινpaschein — to suffer or endure hardshipG3958 — Full Word Study →. Look, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → devilδιάβολοςdiabolos — The Devil; slanderer; adversaryG1228 — Full Word Study → is aboutμέλλειmellei — to be about to, intend, be destinedG3195 — Full Word Study → to throwβάλλεινballein — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → some of youὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → intoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → prisonφυλακὴνphylakēn — Prison, guard post, or watchful keepingG5438 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → test youπειρασθῆτεpeirasthēte — to test, tempt, or tryG3985 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you will sufferἕξετεhexete — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → tribulationθλῖψινthlipsin — Pressure, affliction, tribulationG2347 — Full Word Study → for ten daysἡμερῶνhēmerōn — A 24-hour period; time; eraG2250 — Full Word Study →. Beγίνουginou — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study → faithfulπιστὸςpistos — Faithful, trustworthy, reliableG4103 — Full Word Study → even unto deathθανάτουthanatou — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I will giveδώσωdōsō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → crownστέφανονstephanon — Crown; victor's wreath; honor or rewardG4735 — Full Word Study → of lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study →. 11He whoHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hasἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → an earοὖςous — The physical organ of hearing; an earG3775 — Full Word Study →, let him hearἀκουσάτωakousatō — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → saysλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchesἐκκλησίαιςekklēsiais — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study →. The one who overcomesνικῶνnikōn — To conquer, overcome, or achieve victoryG3528 — Full Word Study → will not be harmedἀδικηθῇadikēthē — to act unjustly; to wrong or harmG91 — Full Word Study → byἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → secondδευτέρουdeuterou — second in order or time; secondlyG1208 — Full Word Study → deathθανάτουthanatou — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →. 12To theτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἀγγέλῳangelō — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίαςekklēsias — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → PergamumΠεργάμῳPergamō — PergamumG4010 — Full Word Study → writeγράψονgrapson — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: These are the wordsλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → of the One who holdsἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sharpὀξεῖανoxeian — sharp, swift, keenG3691 — Full Word Study →, double-edgedδίστομονdistomon — double-edged or two-edgedG1366 — Full Word Study → swordῥομφαίανrhomphaian — A large sword or saber; a bladeG4501 — Full Word Study →. 13I knowΟἶδαOida — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → whereποῦpou — where? (interrogative adverb of place)G4226 — Full Word Study → you liveκατοικεῖςkatoikeis — to dwell, to inhabit, to settle and resideG2730 — Full Word Study →, whereὅπουhopou — where, wherever, the place in whichG3699 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → throneθρόνοςthronos — A seat of authority; a royal throneG2362 — Full Word Study → of Satan sits. Yetκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → you have held fast to Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομάonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → and have not denied your faithπίστινpistin — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study → in Meμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, evenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → day when My faithfulπιστόςpistos — Faithful, trustworthy, reliableG4103 — Full Word Study → witnessμάρτυςmartys — One who testifies or bears witness; martyrG3144 — Full Word Study → AntipasἈντιπᾶςAntipas — Against the fatherG493 — Full Word Study → was killedἀπεκτάνθηapektanthē — to killG615 — Full Word Study → amongπαρ’par’ — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, whereὅπουhopou — where, wherever, the place in whichG3699 — Full Word Study → SatanΣατανᾶςSatanas — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study → dwellsκατοικεῖkatoikei — to dwell, to inhabit, to settle and resideG2730 — Full Word Study →. 14ButἈλλ’All’ — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → I haveἔχωechō — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → a few thingsὀλίγαoliga — Few in number; small in quantity or durationG3641 — Full Word Study → againstκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → youσοῦsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →, becauseὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → some of youἔχειςecheis — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → holdκρατοῦνταςkratountas — To grasp, seize, or hold firmlyG2902 — Full Word Study → to theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → teachingδιδαχὴνdidachēn — Teaching, doctrine, instructionG1322 — Full Word Study → of BalaamΒαλαάμBalaam — A pagan prophetG903 — Full Word Study →, whoὃςhos — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → taughtἐδίδασκενedidasken — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → BalakΒαλὰκBalak — King of MoabG904 — Full Word Study → to placeβαλεῖνbalein — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → a stumbling blockσκάνδαλονskandalon — Stumbling block; cause of offense or ruinG4625 — Full Word Study → beforeἐνώπιονenōpion — in the presence of, before, in front ofG1799 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → IsraelitesἸσραήλIsraēl — God prevailsG2474 — Full Word Study → so they would eatφαγεῖνphagein — To eat food or consumeG5315 — Full Word Study → food sacrificed to idolsεἰδωλόθυταeidōlothyta — meat sacrificed to idolsG1494 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → commit sexual immoralityπορνεῦσαιporneusai — to engage in sexual immorality or fornicationG4203 — Full Word Study →. 15In the same wayὁμοίωςhomoiōs — in the same way, likewise, similarlyG3668 — Full Word Study →, some of you alsoκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → holdκρατοῦνταςkratountas — To grasp, seize, or hold firmlyG2902 — Full Word Study → to theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → teachingδιδαχὴνdidachēn — Teaching, doctrine, instructionG1322 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → NicolaitansΝικολαϊτῶνNikolaitōn — Follower of NicolausG3531 — Full Word Study →. 16Thereforeοὖνoun — therefore, then, so, thusG3767 — Full Word Study → repentμετανόησονmetanoēson — To change one's mind; to turn around from sinG3340 — Full Word Study →! Otherwiseδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → I will comeἔρχομαίerchomai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → to youσοιsoi — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → shortlyταχύtachy — quickly, speedily, with hasteG5035 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → wage warπολεμήσωpolemēsō — to engage in battle or warfareG4170 — Full Word Study → againstμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → themαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → theτῇtē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → swordῥομφαίᾳrhomphaia — A large sword or saber; a bladeG4501 — Full Word Study → of Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → mouthστόματόςstomatos — mouth; opening; edgeG4750 — Full Word Study →. 17He whoHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hasἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → an earοὖςous — The physical organ of hearing; an earG3775 — Full Word Study →, let him hearἀκουσάτωakousatō — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → saysλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchesἐκκλησίαιςekklēsiais — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study →. To the one whoΤῷTō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → overcomesνικῶντιnikōnti — To conquer, overcome, or achieve victoryG3528 — Full Word Study →, I will giveδώσωdōsō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hiddenκεκρυμμένουkekrymmenou — to hide, conceal, or keep secretG2928 — Full Word Study → mannaμάνναmanna — Heavenly bread; supernatural foodG3131 — Full Word Study →. I will also giveδώσωdōsō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → a whiteλευκήνleukēn — white; bright; pureG3022 — Full Word Study → stoneψῆφονpsēphon — small stone; vote by pebbleG5586 — Full Word Study → inscribedγεγραμμένονgegrammenon — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → with a newκαινὸνkainon — New in quality or kind; fresh, unprecedentedG2537 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study →, knownοἶδενoiden — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → onlyεἰei — if; conditional conjunction introducing hypothetical or contingent circumstancesG1487 — Full Word Study → to the one who receives it. 18Toτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → the angel of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchἐκκλησίαςekklēsias — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ThyatiraΘυατείροιςThyateirois — City of LydiaG2363 — Full Word Study → writeγράψονgrapson — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study →: These are the wordsλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → of theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SonΥἱὸςHuios — Son; male child or descendantG5207 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →, whoseἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → eyes are likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → a blazingφλόγαphloga — A bright, burning flame or fireG5395 — Full Word Study → fireπυρόςpyros — Fire; flame; burningG4442 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whose feetπόδεςpodes — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → are like polished bronzeχαλκολιβάνῳchalkolibanō — burnished bronze or fine brassG5474 — Full Word Study →. 19I knowΟἶδάOida — to see, perceive, understand, knowG1492 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → deedsἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → loveἀγάπηνagapēn — Self-giving love; covenant affectionG26 — Full Word Study →, your faithπίστινpistin — Trust, belief, confidence in GodG4102 — Full Word Study →, your serviceδιακονίανdiakonian — Service, ministry, or officeG1248 — Full Word Study →, your perseveranceὑπομονήνhypomonēn — Steadfast endurance; patient perseverance through trialsG5281 — Full Word Study →andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → latter deedsἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study → are greater than your firstπρώτωνprōtōn — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study →. 20ButἈλλὰAlla — but, yet, rather, on the other handG235 — Full Word Study → I have this againstκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → youσοῦsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →: You tolerateἀφεῖςapheis — to release, forgive, or send awayG863 — Full Word Study → thatτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → womanγυναῖκαgynaika — woman; wife; female personG1135 — Full Word Study → JezebelἸεζάβελIezabel — Jezebel, a wicked queenG2403 — Full Word Study →, whohē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → callsλέγουσαlegousa — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → herselfἑαυτὴνheautēn — himself, herself, itself, themselves; oneselfG1438 — Full Word Study → a prophetessπροφῆτινprophētin — A woman who speaks for God; prophetessG4398 — Full Word Study →. By her teachingδιδάσκειdidaskei — to teach, instruct, or communicate doctrineG1321 — Full Word Study → she misleadsπλανᾷplana — to lead astray, deceive, or cause to wanderG4105 — Full Word Study → Myἐμοὺςemous — my, mine, belonging to meG1699 — Full Word Study → servantsδούλουςdoulous — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → to be sexually immoralπορνεῦσαιporneusai — to engage in sexual immorality or fornicationG4203 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to eatφαγεῖνphagein — To eat food or consumeG5315 — Full Word Study → food sacrificed to idolsεἰδωλόθυταeidōlothyta — meat sacrificed to idolsG1494 — Full Word Study →. 21Even though I have givenἔδωκαedōka — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῇautē — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → timeχρόνονchronon — A period of time; duration or seasonG5550 — Full Word Study → toἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → repentμετανοήσῃmetanoēsē — To change one's mind; to turn around from sinG3340 — Full Word Study → ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → immoralityπορνείαςporneias — sexual immorality or fornicationG4202 — Full Word Study →, she is unwillingθέλειthelei — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study →. 22BeholdἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, I will castβάλλωballō — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → herαὐτὴνautēn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → ontoεἰςeis — into, toward, untoG1519 — Full Word Study → a bed of sicknessκλίνηνklinēn — a bed or couch for recliningG2825 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → those whoτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → commit adulteryμοιχεύονταςmoicheuontas — to commit adultery; to be unfaithful in marriageG3431 — Full Word Study → withμετ’met’ — with, after, among, followingG3326 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → will suffer greatμεγάληνmegalēn — Great in size, power, or intensityG3173 — Full Word Study → tribulationθλῖψινthlipsin — Pressure, affliction, tribulationG2347 — Full Word Study → unlessἐὰνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → they repentμετανοήσωσιν*metanoēsōsin — To change one's mind; to turn around from sinG3340 — Full Word Study → ofἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → deedsἔργωνergōn — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →. 23Thenκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I will strikeἀποκτενῶapoktenō — to killG615 — Full Word Study → herαὐτῆςautēs — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → childrenτέκναtekna — child; offspring; son or daughterG5043 — Full Word Study → deadθανάτῳthanatō — Death; the state or condition of being deadG2288 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → allπᾶσαιpasai — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → theαἱhai — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchesἐκκλησίαιekklēsiai — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study → will knowγνώσονταιgnōsontai — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → thatὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → Iἐγώegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → amεἰμιeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → the One who searchesἐραυνῶνeraunōn — to search, investigate, or examine carefullyG2045 — Full Word Study → mindsνεφροὺςnephrous — kidneys; seat of emotion and conscienceG3510 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → heartsκαρδίαςkardias — heart; center of emotion, will, and moral characterG2588 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I will repayδώσωdōsō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → eachἑκάστῳhekastō — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → of youὑμῖνhymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → according toκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → yourὑμῶνhymōn — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → deedsἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →. 24Butδὲde — thenG1161 — Full Word Study → I sayλέγωlegō — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to the restλοιποῖςloipois — The remaining ones; those left overG3062 — Full Word Study → of youὙμῖνHymin — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → ThyatiraΘυατείροιςThyateirois — City of LydiaG2363 — Full Word Study →, whoὅσοιhosoi — as much as; how much; all that; to the extent thatG3745 — Full Word Study → do not hold toἔχουσινechousin — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → her teachingδιδαχὴνdidachēn — Teaching, doctrine, instructionG1322 — Full Word Study → and have not learnedἔγνωσανegnōsan — To know, understand, or perceiveG1097 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → so-calledλέγουσινlegousin — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → deep thingsβαθέαbathea — deep, profound, extending far downG901 — Full Word Study → of SatanΣατανᾶSatana — adversary, accuserG4567 — Full Word Study →: I will placeβάλλωballō — to throw, cast, or hurl with forceG906 — Full Word Study → noοὐou — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → furtherἄλλοallo — another, other, different oneG243 — Full Word Study → burdenβάροςbaros — A heavy load; burden; weightG922 — Full Word Study → uponἐφ’eph’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → youὑμᾶςhymas — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study →. 25Nevertheless, hold fastκρατήσατεkratēsate — To grasp, seize, or hold firmlyG2902 — Full Word Study → to whatho — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → you haveἔχετεechete — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → I comeἥξωhēxō — to come, to arrive, to be presentG2240 — Full Word Study →. 26AndΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → to the one who overcomesνικῶνnikōn — To conquer, overcome, or achieve victoryG3528 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → continuesτηρῶνtērōn — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5083 — Full Word Study → in My workἔργαerga — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study → untilἄχριachri — Until, up to, as far asG891 — Full Word Study → the end, I will giveδώσωdōsō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → authorityἐξουσίανexousian — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → overἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nationsἐθνῶνethnōn — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →. 27He will ruleποιμανεῖpoimanei — to shepherd, tend, feed, or rule over a flockG4165 — Full Word Study → themαὐτοὺςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → withἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → an ironσιδηρᾷsidēra — Made of iron; ironG4603 — Full Word Study → scepterῥάβδῳrhabdō — rod, staff, or scepterG4464 — Full Word Study → and shatter them likeὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → potteryκεραμικὰkeramika — made of clay; earthenG2764 — Full Word Study →just asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → Iκἀγὼkagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → have received authority fromπαρὰpara — from, beside, with, nearG3844 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → FatherΠατρόςPatros — father; male parent; ancestorG3962 — Full Word Study →. 28Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → I will giveδώσωdōsō — to give, grant, or bestowG1325 — Full Word Study → himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → theτὸνton — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → morningπρωϊνόνprōinon — Early morning, dawnG4407 — Full Word Study → starἀστέραastera — A celestial body; starG792 — Full Word Study →. 29He whoHo — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hasἔχωνechōn — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → an earοὖςous — The physical organ of hearing; an earG3775 — Full Word Study →, let him hearἀκουσάτωakousatō — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → whatτίti — Who? What? Which? (interrogative pronoun)G5101 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → saysλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchesἐκκλησίαιςekklēsiais — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Revelation 2
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Revelation chapter 2 contains the risen Christ's personal messages to four of the seven churches of Asia Minor: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira. Each letter follows a consistent pattern: Christ identifies Himself with a title drawn from the vision of chapter 1, commends the church's faithfulness, addresses specific spiritual problems, calls them to repentance, and promises rewards to those who overcome. These letters reveal that the exalted Jesus actively cares for His churches, sees their works, and holds them accountable to His standards of holiness and devotion.

Verses 1-7: The Church at Ephesus

Christ introduces Himself as the one who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden candlesticks (v. 1)—a picture of His sovereignty and presence with the churches. The Ephesians are commended for their works, labor, patience, and doctrinal vigilance (vv. 2-3). They have tested false apostles and maintained sound teaching, which matters deeply to Christ.

However, their greatest weakness is devastating: they have left their first love (v. 4). Doctrinal correctness without passionate devotion to Christ Himself becomes mere religion. Jesus calls them to remember their initial joy in conversion, to repent, and to return to their first works—the natural overflow of love for Him (v. 5). The threat is real: He will remove their candlestick (church witness) if they do not repent. The promise to overcomers is eternal life—eating from the tree of life in paradise (v. 7), a reversal of Adam's loss and a foretaste of heaven itself.

Application: Doctrinal purity matters, but it must flow from genuine love for Jesus. Ask yourself: has your Christian service become routine? Return to the wonder of your conversion.

Verses 8-11: The Church at Smyrna

Here Christ presents Himself as the First and the Last, who died and came to life (v. 8)—the One who has conquered death itself. Smyrna faces tribulation and poverty, yet Christ declares them rich in spiritual wealth (v. 9). They face opposition from false Jews—those who claim to follow God but reject Jesus—whom Christ calls the synagogue of Satan (v. 9).

Rather than spare them suffering, Christ prepares them for it (vv. 10-11). Some will be imprisoned for ten days (likely a period of intense testing, not literal ten days). The command is unflinching: be faithful unto death. The reward is a crown of life and protection from the second death—eternal judgment. This church receives no rebuke, only encouragement to endure.

Application: Faithfulness in persecution is the measure of true discipleship. Earthly poverty cannot diminish spiritual riches for those secure in Christ.

Verses 12-17: The Church at Pergamos

Christ appears with a sharp two-edged sword (v. 12)—His Word of judgment. Pergamos dwells where Satan's seat is (v. 13), yet they have held fast to Christ's name and maintained faith even when Antipas was martyred among them. Their steadfastness is admired.

But compromise has infiltrated: some hold the doctrine of Balaam—enticing believers to eat food sacrificed to idols and commit fornication (v. 14). Others follow the Nicolaitanes (v. 15), a heretical group promoting moral laxity. Christ will fight against them with His sword—the power of His authoritative Word—unless they repent (v. 16). The promise to overcomers is hidden manna (divine sustenance) and a white stone with a new name (v. 17), symbols of acceptance, vindication, and intimate knowledge known only to Christ and the believer.

Application: In hostile environments, we must resist creeping compromise. Small doctrinal and moral concessions become cracks through which corruption enters.

Verses 18-29: The Church at Thyatira

Christ appears with eyes like flame and feet of burnished brass (v. 18)—piercing judgment and firm standing. Thyatira receives rare praise: their last works exceed their first (v. 19). Yet a grievous sin poisons them: a woman called Jezebel (v. 20)—evoking the OT queen who led Israel into idolatry—teaches and seduces believers into sexual immorality and idol worship. Despite being given space to repent, she has not (v. 21).

The judgment is severe: Christ will cast her into a sickbed and strike her followers with great tribulation unless they repent (vv. 22-23).

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