Then to the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Pergamum write: These are the words of Him Who has and wields the sharp two-edged sword: I know where you live--a place where Satan sits enthroned. Bible Reader with fully formatted text and multiple versions and languages available. In v. 20. B. After identifying Himself to the Ephesians, Jesus begins His letter by informing the church that He knew their works, both collectively and individually (Revelation 2:2-3).He knew their attitudes, thoughts, desires, goals - everything about them! He who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God] will not be hurt by the second death (the lake of fire). Revelation 3:1,8,15 And to the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things said â¦. Revelation 2 To the Church in Ephesus. Revelation 2:8 - 11. Revelation 2:14 But I have a few things against you, because you have there them ⦠Exodus 34:15 Lest you make a covenant with the inhabitants of the land, and they ⦠Numbers 25:1,2 And Israel stayed in Shittim, and the people began to commit prostitution ⦠Acts 15:20,29 But that we write to them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols Revelation 2:1 To the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things said he ⦠Revelation 1:11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What you ⦠the Son. your faith in Me. 1 TO THE angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him Who holds the seven stars [which are the messengers of the seven churches] in His right hand, Who goes about among the seven golden lampstands [which are the seven churches]: And to the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, Who died and came to life again: I know your affliction and distress and pressing trouble and your poverty--but you are rich! Revelation 2:14 Pagan worship often included the use of temple prostitutes who served as âpriestesses.â Revelation 2:15 See note v 6. Revelation 2:14 The king of Moab in the time of the exodus, who hired Balaam to curse Israel. People with an incomplete knowledge of Christianity will argue almost endlessly and quite vociferously that no works are needed for salvation. and how you are abused and reviled and slandered by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. Revelation 2:13 I.e. your faith in Me. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. Revelation 2 English Standard Version To the Church in Ephesus 1 âTo the angel of the church in Ephesus write: âThe words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 1 TO THE angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him Who holds the seven stars [which are the messengers of the seven churches] in His right hand, Who goes about among the seven golden lampstands [which are the seven churches]:. and [I know that] you [who believe] are enduring patiently and are bearing up for My nameâs sake, and that you have not grown weary [of being faithful to the truth]. Message to Ephesus âTo the angel (divine messenger) of the church in # Ephesus, the largest city in Roman-controlled Asia Minor, developed into a major trade center because of its access t Revelation 7:14 And I said to him, Sir, you know. Revelation 10:2 - AMP - He had a little book (scroll) open in his hand.... Study verse in the The Amplified Bible I know thy works - The uniform method of introducing these epistles, implying a most intimate acquaintance with all that pertained to the church. TO THE angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Ephesus write: These are the words of Him Who holds the seven stars [which are the messengers of the seven churches] in His right hand, Who goes about among the seven golden lampstands [which are the seven churches]: Revelation 2 & 3 the seven churches 1. Revelation 2:11 AMP. Revelation 2 New King James Version (NKJV) The Loveless Church. Revelation 2 - Amplified Bible To the Church in Ephesus. Revelation 2:14 Pagan worship often included the use of temple prostitutes who served as âpriestesses.â Revelation 2:15 See note v 6. Chapter one introduces the book, the writer and Jesus as the one in the midst of his churches. 2. Revelation 2:29 - AMP - He who is able to hear, let him listen to and... Study verse in the The Amplified Bible Psalm 2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD has said to me, You are my Son; ⦠Matthew 3:17 And see a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom ⦠Revelation 2:14 The king of Moab in the time of the exodus, who hired Balaam to curse Israel. Revelation 2:10, "Ye shall have tribulation ten days": the persecution of ten years recorded by EUSEBIUS seems to correspond to it. Revelation 2:1-7. Revelation 2 - Amplified Bible (AMP) http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Revelation+2&version=AMP THIS CHAPTER WAS TO ⦠Introduction A. The lampstand were the seven churches and the stars refer to the spiritual life of these churches (compare 2:1with 2:7). See the notes on Revelation 2:2.. And tribulation - This word is of a general signification, and probably includes all that they suffered in any form, whether from persecution, poverty, or the blasphemy of opposers. Revelation 2:9. Revelation 2:9,13,19 I know your works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but you are rich) â¦. ⦠Revelation 2:9 AMP âI know your suffering and your poverty (but you are rich), and how you are blasphemed and slandered by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan [they are Jews only by blood, and do not believe and truly honor the God whom they claim to worship]. But I have this [charge] against you, that you have left your first love [you have lost the depth of love that you first had for Me]. 1. Revelation 2:6 - AMP - Yet you have this [in your favor and to your credit]:... Study verse in the The Amplified Bible Revelation 2. Revelation 2:13 Antipas was a pastor or leader of the church at Pergamum. Revelation 2:13 Antipas was a pastor or leader of the church at Pergamum. He who has an ear, let him hear and heed what the Spirit says to the churches. Revelation 2:12 - 17. Revelation 2:2 I know your industry and activities, laborious toil and trouble, and your patient endurance, and how you cannot tolerate wicked [men] and have tested and critically appraised those who call [themselves] apostles (special messengers of Christ) and yet are not, and have found them to be impostors and liars. Revelation 2:23 AMP And I will kill her children (followers) with pestilence [thoroughly annihilating them], and all the churches will know [without any doubt] that I am He who searches the minds and hearts [the innermost thoughts, purposes]; and I will give to each one of ⦠Psalm 1:6 For the LORD knows the way of the righteous: but the way of the ungodly â¦. Revelation 2:18-19. Revelation 2:8,12,18 And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things said ⦠Revelation 3:1,7,14 And to the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things said ⦠church. He knew their hearts better than they did, just as He knows ours today. And he said to me, These are they ⦠John 16:33 These things I have spoken to you, that in me you might have peace. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, an 2 âTo the angel of the church of Ephesus write, âThese things says He who holds the seven stars in His right ha âTo the angel (divine messenger) of the church in Ephesus write:âThese are the words of the One who holds [firmly] the seven sta Navigate by book, topic, passage, search and more. See on ch. These people are simply, if energetically and zealously, confused. Youâre already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. know. C. To each church in the letters in Revelation 2 and 3, Christ says, "I know your works." WWW.REVELATION 2 AMP BIBLE Message to Ephesus. Matthew 7:23 And then will I profess to them, I never knew you: depart from me, ⦠Revelation 1:11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What you ⦠holdeth. 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