Revelation — Chapter 2

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Revelation 2:1 Unto ^Rthe angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;

Rev 2:8,12,18; Rev 3:1,7,14

Revelation 2:2 I ^Rknow thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:

Rev 2:9,13,19; Rev 3:1,8,15

Revelation 2:3 And ^Rhast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

Ps 69:7; Mic 7:9

Revelation 2:4 Nevertheless ^RI have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

Rev 2:14,20

Revelation 2:5 ^RRemember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Rev 3:3,19; Ezek 16:61-63

Revelation 2:6 But this thou hast, ^Rthat thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate.

Rev 2:14-15; 2 Chr 19:2

Revelation 2:7 He ^Rthat hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

Rev 2:11,17,29; Rev 3:6,13,22

Revelation 2:8 And unto ^Rthe angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;

Rev 2:1

Revelation 2:9 I know thy works, and ^Rtribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

Rev 7:14; John 16:33

Revelation 2:10 ^RFear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Matt 10:22

Revelation 2:11 He ^Rthat hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

Rev 2:7; Rev 13:9

Revelation 2:12 And to ^Rthe angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;

Rev 2:1; Rev 1:11

Revelation 2:13 I ^Rknow thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

Rev 2:2,9

Revelation 2:14 But ^RI have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

Rev 2:4,20

Revelation 2:15 So hast thou also them that hold ^Rthe doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.

Rev 2:6

Revelation 2:16 ^RRepent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.

Rev 2:5,21-22; Rev 3:19

Revelation 2:17 He that ^Rhath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

Rev 2:7,11; Rev 3:6,13,22

Revelation 2:18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith ^Rthe Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;

Ps 2:7; Matt 3:17

Revelation 2:19 I ^Rknow thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.

Rev 2:2,9,13

Revelation 2:20 Notwithstanding ^RI have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.

Rev 2:4,14

Revelation 2:21 And I gave her ^Rspace to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.

Rev 9:20-21; Jer 8:4-6

Revelation 2:22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, ^Rand them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.

Rev 17:2; Rev 18:3,9

Revelation 2:23 And I will kill her children ^Rwith death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.

Rev 6:8

Revelation 2:24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known ^Rthe depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.

Rev 12:9; Rev 13:14

Revelation 2:25 But ^Rthat which ye have already hold fast till I come.

Rev 3:3,11; Acts 11:28

Revelation 2:26 And he that overcometh, and ^Rkeepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

Matt 24:13; Luke 8:13-15

Revelation 2:27 And ^Rhe shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.

Rev 12:5; Rev 19:15

Revelation 2:28 ^RAnd I will give him the morning star.

Rev 22:16; Luke 1:78-79

Revelation 2:29 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Revelation 2:1–7 — Ephesus and its first love

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Christ recognizes labor and discernment but confronts abandoned first love, calling for remembrance, repentance, and renewed works with a promise to overcomers.

Key Truth: Join faithful discernment with renewed love.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Revelation 2:8–17 — Smyrna and Pergamos

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Smyrna is encouraged toward faithfulness under suffering; Pergamos is commended for holding Christ's name but warned about corrupting teaching.

Key Truth: Remain faithful while refusing corrupting compromise.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Revelation 2:18–29 — Thyatira and tolerated corruption

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Christ acknowledges growing service but condemns tolerated deception and immorality, urging steadfastness and promising authority and the morning star.

Key Truth: Do not let growing service excuse destructive compromise.

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Related Scripture (KJV)

James 1:12 — The promise connected with endured testing relates to Smyrna's encouragement.

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Where do you need renewed love, repentance, or faithful resistance to compromise?

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