Revelation 3:11-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7-13

(6) The epistle to the Church in Philadelphia: he Church in her fidelity rewarded. The "holy" and "true" One—the Holy One who is Truth, who has supreme power, opening and shutting at his will, and whose work none can withstand, he speaks his word of commendation and blessing and promise to his steadfast Church. The symbolical word is fidelity. The reward comprises— I. THE LORD 'S DISTINCT RECOGNITION OF THE CHURCH 'S FIDELITY . "I know thy works." To fight in view of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7-13

The words of Christ to the Church at Philadelphia. "And to the angel of the Church in Philadelphia," etc. On a slope of Mount Tmolus stood Philadelphia, a city of Lydia, lying between Sardis and Laodicea. Attalus Philadelphus, after whose name it was called Philadelphia, founded it B.C. 140. It was a commercial city of commanding position and considerable importance, and well fortified withal. Through its adjoining valley the celebrated Xerxes led his forces on his way to Greece. On... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:11

I come quickly. Contrast μαι σοι ( Revelation 2:5 . 16), which is a threat, with ἔρχομαι πρὸς ὑμᾶς ( John 14:28 ; comp. Revelation 16:7 ; Revelation 17:11 , Revelation 17:13 ) and ἔρχομαι used absolutely ( Revelation 3:11 ; Revelation 22:7 , Revelation 22:11 , 29), which is a promise. Here the declaration is one of encouragement to the Church—her trial will be short; her reward is near at hand (see notes on Revelation 1:1 ). Hold fast. The same verb ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:12

Him that overcometh will I make a pillar. (For construction, ὁ νικῶν , ποιήσω αὐτὸν , see on Revelation 2:26 .) The "overcoming" is a present continuous process, but will have a termination, and then he who has faithfully fought the daily battle will be made a pillar, steadfast, immovable. St. John may be alluding to A reference may be intended to the frontlet of the high priest, upon which was inscribed, "Holiness to the Lord" ( Exodus 28:36 ). The inscription is threefold:... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:13

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Churches (see on Revelation 2:7 ). Of the condition of the Church in Philadelphia we know nothing from Holy Writ, except what is contained in the passage before us. But its comparative immunity from trouble and destruction, and its continued existence to the present day (see on Revelation 3:7-13 , "Philadelphia"), render it probable that the message of the apostle was not without some effect. Thus Gibbon writes: "In the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:11

Behold, I come quickly - That is, in the trials referred to. Compare the notes on Revelation 1:1, Revelation 1:11, Revelation 1:16.Hold that fast which thou hast - That is, whatever of truth and piety you now possess. See the notes on Revelation 3:3.That no man take thy crown - The crown of life appointed for all who are true believers. See the notes on 2 Timothy 4:8. The truth which is taught bore is, that by negligence or unfaithfulness in duty we may be deprived of the glory which we might... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:12

Him that overcometh - See the notes on Revelation 2:7.Will make a pillar in the temple of my God - See the introductory remarks to this epistle. The promised reward of faithfulness here is, that he who was victorious would be honored as if he were a pillar or column in the temple of God. Such a pillar or column was partly for ornament, and partly for support; and the idea here is, that in that temple he would contribute to its beauty and the justness of its proportions, and would see the same... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 3:11-12

Revelation 3:11-12 . Behold, I come quickly To put an end to those trials which for the present are so painful; hold that fast which thou hast With resolute fidelity; that no man take thy crown That no person or thing may prevent thy receiving that crown of everlasting glory which will be the gracious reward of thy continued fidelity. Him that overcometh All opposing power by faith and patience; will I make a pillar in the temple of my God I will fix him immoveable in God’s heavenly... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:7-13

Letter to Philadelphia (3:7-13)Smyrna and Philadelphia are the only churches that receive no blame from the Lord, but only praise and encouragement. Yet Smyrna was poor and Philadelphia was small. Also, both churches received their opposition from the Jews.He who carries the key of David has the authority to allow people into or shut them out from the city of David, which here is symbolic of the new Jerusalem, the kingdom of Jesus Christ (7; cf. v. 12). The Jews claimed they were the people of... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 3:11

Behold. Omit. hold . . . fast. Same Greek. word as Revelation 2:1 , Revelation 2:13 , Revelation 2:14 , Revelation 2:15 , Revelation 2:25 , not as Revelation 3:3 . that = in order that. Greek. hina. no rnan = no one. Greek. medeis. These words do not relate to such as through grace are perfect "in Him". See Romans 8:38 , Romans 8:39 . read more

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