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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

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

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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 3:20-21

Revelation 3:20-21. Behold, I stand Or, I have stood, as εστηκα literally signifies, namely, for a long time and I still stand, even at this instant; at the door Of men’s hearts; and knock Waiting for admittance: if any man hear my voice With a due regard, namely, the voice of my providence, word, and Spirit; and open the door Willingly receive me, or welcome me with the affection due to such a friend and Saviour; I will come in to him And dwell in his heart by faith, ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:14-22

Letter to Laodicea (3:14-22)Laodicea was an important commercial, educational and administrative centre whose citizens were secure and prosperous, lacking nothing. Sadly, the spirit of self-satisfaction among the people at large was found equally in the church. This church has no accusation of idolatry or immorality brought against it, yet it receives the strongest condemnation of all seven.The Laodiceans not only thought they had all they needed, but they believed their prosperity had resulted... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 3:19

love. App-135 . This is preceded by Greek. ean ( App-118 . a). Compare Isaiah 43:4 ; &c. rebuke = convict. Greek. elencho. See John 16:8 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 3:20

stand. Literally have taken my station. knock. The call to the wedding feast (Revelation 19:9 ), to which the parables pointed, e.g. Luke 12:35-38 "when He cometh and knocketh". The popular belief that the Lord is ever knocking at the hearts of sinners is a distortion of Scripture akin to blasphemy. any man. App-123 . sup, &c. A gracious promise to His servants (See Revelation 1:1 ). See Luke 12:37 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:19

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:20

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

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

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

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 3:20-21

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:14-22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 3:19

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 3:20

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