Study Revelation 2 using Matthew Henry Bible Commentary (complete) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Some, but not all, of James’ assailants reportedly have been caught. Jesus said, But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea (Mark 9:42). b. Here are some good buildings, but more ruins. c. You also have those who hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans: In Revelation 2:6, Jesus praised the Ephesian Christians because they hated the deeds of the Nicolaitans. SIMEON METAPHRASTES has a palpably legendary story, unknown to the early Fathers, that Antipas, in Domitian's reign, was shut up in a red-hot brazen bull, and ended his life in thanksgivings and prayers. . Jesus promised a special crown – the crown of life. patience--The oldest manuscripts transpose these words. Click to enable/disable _ga - Google Analytics Cookie. 1. And Jesus tells him to write what he sees. doctrine--teaching people to idolatry. “Must you live?”. 2. See all formats and editions Hide other formats and editions. But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. Fear none, &c.--the oldest manuscripts read, "Fear not those things," &c. "The Captain of our salvation never keeps back what those who faithfully witness for Him may have to bear for His name's sake; never entices recruits by the promise they shall find all things easy and pleasant there" [TRENCH]. © Copyright - Enduring Word | . In the night the sufferer might be touched by one of these tame and harmless snakes as it glided over the ground on which he lay. . You have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam: Balaam was a prototype of all corrupt teachers. They who thus think to fight Satan with his own weapons always find him more than a match for them. he which hath the sharp sword with two edges--appropriate to His address having a twofold bearing, a searching power so as to convict and convert some ( Revelation 2:13 Revelation 2:17 ), and to convict and condemn to punishment others ( Revelation 2:14-16 , especially Revelation 2:16 ; compare also. a. I will cast her into a sickbed: Before Jesus told the Christians in Thyatira what they must do, He first told them what He would do. Revelation 2:3. to teach and to seduce--The three oldest manuscripts read, "and she teaches and seduces," or "deceives." He who overcomes, and keeps My works until the end: Even when there is the immoral and idolatrous influence of a Jezebel, Christians can overcome and keep Jesus’ works until the end. But the Nicolaitans also had their doctrine, and some among the Christians of Pergamos held the doctrine of the Nicolaitans. Allusions to it occur in Proverbs 3:18 , 11:30 , 13:12 , 15:4 , and prophetically, Revelation 22:2 Revelation 22:14 , Ezekiel 47:12 ; compare John 6:51 . "It seems that they who die that death shall be hurt by it; whereas, if it were annihilation, and so a conclusion of their torments, it would be no way hurtful, but highly beneficial to them. They cried out, “Away with the atheists who do not worship our gods!” To them, Christians were atheists because they did not recognize the traditional gods of Rome and Greece. The year after Polycarp returned from Rome, a great persecution came upon the Christians of Smyrna. give power--Greek, "authority." a. In the study of any book of the Bible or any topic of Scripture, a certain amount of ground work is needed for understanding, orientation, and motivation. In that day, righteousness will be enforced, and those who rebel against Jesus will be dashed to pieces like a clay pot hit with an iron bar. b. I will come--Greek, "I am coming" in special judgment on thee. Not only did they have these works, but they had them in increasing measure – they were growing in love, service, faith, and patience. i. We fully respect if you want to refuse cookies but to avoid asking you again and again kindly allow us to store a cookie for that. Chapter 15. Parchment, that is, Pergamena charta, was here discovered for book purposes. Compare Numbers 16:3 , 20:4 , "congregation of the Lord." As Jesus said, In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world (John 16:33). Sexual immorality marked the whole culture of the ancient Roman Empire. Try it free for 30 days. The epistle to the Church of Ephesus, commending their labor and patience, Revelation 2:1-3. war with her seed," Revelation 12:5 Revelation 12:9 Revelation 12:17 . Hence arose the decree of the council of Jerusalem forbidding to eat such meats; subsequently some at Corinth ate unscrupulously and knowingly of such meats, on the ground that the idol is nothing; others needlessly tortured themselves with scruples, lest unknowingly they should eat of them when they got meat from the market or in a heathen friend's house. It is possible to defeat the influences around us. I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I will put--Two oldest manuscripts have "I put," or "cast." 5. whence--from what a height. There is a time when God says, My Spirit shall not strive with man forever (Genesis 6:3). Instead of retrograding from "the first works" and "first love," as Ephesus, Thyatira's last works exceeded her first ( Revelation 2:4 Revelation 2:5 ). 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