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The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:14-22

(7) The Epistle to the Church in Laodicea. The "Amen, the faithful and true Witness," speaks to the untrue and unfaithful Church, whose outward appearance contrasts so with her internal state. Deceptive pretentiousness receives its rebuke. The lukewarm—neither hot and fervent in devotion nor lowlily acknowledging itself to be cold; neither fervid in holy affection nor consciously lacking holy fervour and confessing it—lacking the true warm fervour of love, and either not knowing the lack,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:14-22

The words of Christ to the Church at Laodicea. "And unto the angel of the Church of the Laodiceans," etc. "Laodicea is in the south-west of Phrygia, on the river Lycus, not far from Colossae, lying between it and Philadelphia, destroyed by an earthquake A.D. 62, rebuilt by its wealthy citizens without the help of the state. This wealth (arising from the excellence of its wools) led to a self-satisfied, lukewarm state in spiritual things. In Colossians 4:16 it is mentioned. The Church in... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent . As many as. Not one whom God loves escapes chastening; if he be not chastened, he is not a son ( Hebrews 12:8 ), for "all have sinned, and come short." " I love " is φιλῶ , I love dearly; not merely ἀγαπῶ . I rebuke ( ἐλέγχω ), to reprove, so as to convict of sin and turn to repentance; the work of the Holy Ghost, who should "convict the world of sin" ( John 16:8 ). This verse is a solace and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:20

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock ; behold, I have stood ( ἕστηκα ) at the door, and am knocking ( κρούω ) . "These gracious words declare the long-suffering of Christ, as he waits for the conversion of sinners ( 1 Peter 3:20 ); and not alone the long-suffering which waits, but the love which seeks to bring that conversion about, which ' knocks .' He at whose door we ought to stand, for he is the Door ( John 10:7 ), who, as such, has bidden us to knock ( Matthew... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:20

The Saviour, the soul, and salvation. "Behold, I stand at the door," etc. These words, so welt known and much loved, however their primary intention may have had regard to a sinful community like the Church at Laodicea, nevertheless lend themselves so aptly to the setting forth of Christ's dealing with individual sinful souls, and have been so often used in this way, that once more we employ them for the like purpose. They supply three vivid pictures. I. OF OUR SAVIOR "Behold, I... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:21

To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne . The climax of the promises made to the seven Churches (cf. Revelation 2:7 , Revelation 2:11 , Revelation 2:17 , Revelation 2:26-28 ; Revelation 3:5 , Revelation 3:12 ). There are two points to be noticed in this promise: read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten - Of course, only on the supposition that they deserve it. The meaning is, that it is a proof of love on his part, if his professed friends go astray, to recall them by admonitions and by trials. So a father calls back his children who are disobedient; and there is no higher proof of his love than when, with great pain to himself, he administers such chastisement as shall save his child. See the sentiment here expressed fully explained in the notes on... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:20

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock - Intimating that, though they had erred, the way of repentance and hope was not closed against them. He was still willing to be gracious, though their conduct had been such as to be loathsome, Revelation 3:16. To see the real force of this language, we must remember how disgusting and offensive their conduct had been to him. And yet he was willing, notwithstanding this, to receive them to his favor; nay more, he stood and pled with them that he might be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:21

To him that overcometh - See the notes on Revelation 2:7.Will I grant to sit with me in my throne - That is, they will share his honors and his triumphs. See the notes on Revelation 2:26-27; compare the notes on Romans 8:17.Even as I also overcame - As I gained a victory over the world, and over the power of the tempter. As the reward of this, he is exalted to the throne of the universe Philippians 2:6-11, and in these honors, achieved by their great and glorious Head, all the redeemed will... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 3:17-19

Revelation 3:17-19. Because thou sayest, I am rich In gifts and grace, as well as worldly goods; and increased with goods Greek, και πεπλουτηκα , literally, And have enriched myself, by my own wisdom and virtue; and have need of nothing Imagining thy state in religion to be very prosperous and happy; and knowest not Dost not so much as suspect that thy religion is at all defective: that thou art In God’s account; wretched, miserable, &c. In a most deplorable condition,... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:14-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:14-22

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:21

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:21

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 3:17-19

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