Revelation 3:3-16 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:7

And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write ,.... Of the city of Philadelphia; see Gill on Revelation 1:11 ; According to the Apostolical Constitutions F13 L. 7. c. 46. , one Demetrius was ordained bishop of this church by the Apostle John; but this is not to be depended on; nor is it known who this angel was: however, certain it is there was a church in this place in the "second" century, in the times of Ignatius, who wrote an epistle to it, and which then had a bishop or... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:8

I know thy works ,.... Good works, of faith, love, and patience; and which lay much in preaching, professing, and maintaining the pure Gospel, and in acts of charity to one another; and which were done to some degree of perfection, and with great sincerity; since this church is not complained of, that her works were not perfect before God, as the former church is: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it ; or "which no man can shut", as read the Alexandrian... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:9

Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan ,.... Which may be understood either of the Papists, the followers of the man of sin, whose coming was after the working of Satan, and whose doctrines are the doctrines of devils, many of whom will now be converted, and brought to the true church; or rather of the Jews, who had, and have, and will have till this time, their synagogues for religious worship in their way; but they are no other than synagogues of Satan; the men that assemble in... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:10

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience ,.... The Gospel; so called because it gives an account of the patience of Christ, in the midst of all his outward meanness and humiliation; and because it is a means of implanting and increasing the grace of patience, which God is the efficient cause of, and Christ is the example of; that patience, which bears a resemblance to his, in enduring afflictions, reproaches, persecutions, desertions, and temptations, and in waiting for his kingdom and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:11

Behold, I come quickly ,.... To bring on this hour of temptation on the reformed churches, which will be at the beginning of this period; to help and deliver, save and preserve the truly godly among them; to destroy antichrist, and introduce the latter day glory: hold that fast which thou hast ; either her grace in the exercise of it, as her faith, patience, &c.; or rather the doctrines of the Gospel, and the ordinances of it, which she had received, as delivered by Christ and his... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:12

He that overcometh ,.... In the hour of temptation, in this period of time; that stands his ground then, sustains the shock of the beast, with courage and intrepidity, and overcomes him: will I make a pillar in the temple of my God ; by which is meant not the church triumphant, though such will have a place, and an abiding one there; but the church militant, so called in allusion to the temple at Jerusalem, for its author, matter, situation, strength, solidity, magnificence, and... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:13

He that hath an ear, let him hear ,.... See Gill on Revelation 2:7 . read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:14

And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write ,.... Of the city of Laodicea; see Gill on Revelation 1:11 ; there was a church here in the times of the Apostle Paul; by whom it was founded is not known; mention is made of it in Colossians 2:1 , who was now the angel, or pastor of it, whether Epaphras, who is there named, or another, is not certain. According to the Apostolical Constitutions F20 L. 7. c. 46. , Archippus was ordained bishop of it by the apostles; see ... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:15

I know thy works ,.... Which were far from being perfect, and not so good as those of the former church: that thou art neither cold nor hot ; she was not "cold", or without spiritual life, at least in many of her members, as all men by nature are, and carnal professors be; she was alive, but not lively: nor was she wholly without spiritual affections and love; to God, and Christ, to his people, ways, truths, and ordinances; she had love, but the fervency of it was abated: nor was she... read more

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John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:16

So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot ,.... A lukewarm professor is one that serves God and mammon; that halts between two opinions, and knows not what religion is best, and cares little for any, yet keeps in a round of duty, though indifferent to it, and contents himself with it; and is un concerned about the life and power of godliness, and takes up with the external form of it; and has no thought about the glory of God, the interest of Christ and truth; and this was... read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:12

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:13

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:14

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:15

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:16

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