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He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. This we have met with at the close of every epistle: See Poole on “Rev 3:7“. Those who think these churches were typical, and the matter of the epistles not only didactic and corrective, but prophetical, say, this church of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 3:13”

Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, [which is] new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 3:12”

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. 11. hold that fast which thou hast ] See on Rev 2:6; Rev 2:25. that no man take thy crown ] i.e. rob thee of it: the image of a race or other contest for a prize does not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 3:11”

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. 10. Because I also ] It would be possible, but hardly in accordance with the usage of this book, to connect … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 3:10”

Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. 9. I will make them of &c.] Literally, I give of the &c. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 3:9”

I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. 8. an open door ] Through which thou mayest enter into the Kingdom, into the house of David. and … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 3:8”

And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; The Church in Philadelphia. 7 13 7. he that is holy, he that is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 3:7”

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. He that hath an ear … – See the notes on Rev 2:7. The Epistle to the Church in Philadelphia This epistle Rev 3:7-13 comprises the following subjects: The usual address to the angel of the church, Rev 3:7. (2)The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 3:6”

He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels. 5. the same shall be clothed ] Read, shall thus be clothed. Perhaps the sense is not … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 3:5”

Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy. 4. Thou hast ] Read, But thou hast, and omit even. a few names ] Some understand, from the similar use of the word “names” in Act 1:15, that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of Revelation 3:4”