Revelation 3:7-12 NIV

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 3:9

I will make them - Show them to be, of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, pretending thereby to be of the synagogue of God, and consequently his true and peculiar children. I will make them to come and worship - I will so dispose of matters in the course of my providence, that the Jews shall be obliged to seek unto the Christians for toleration, support, and protection, which they shall be obliged to sue for in the most humble and abject manner. To know that I have loved... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 3:10

The word of my patience - The doctrine which has exposed you to so much trouble and persecution, and required so much patience and magnanimity to bear up under its attendant trials. The hour of temptation - A time of sore and peculiar trial which might have proved too much for their strength. He who is faithful to the grace of God is often hidden from trials and difficulties which fall without mitigation on those who have been unfaithful in his covenant. Many understand by the hour of... read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 3:11

Behold, I come quickly - These things will shortly take place; and I am coming with consolations and rewards to my faithful followers, and with judgments to my adversaries. Take thy crown - God has provided mansions for you; let none through your fall occupy those seats of blessedness. read more

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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 3:12

A pillar in the temple - There is probably all allusion here to the two pillars in the temple of Jerusalem, called Jachin and Boaz, stability and strength. The Church is the temple; Christ is the foundation on which it is built; and his ministers are the Pillars by which, under him, it is adorned and supported. St. Paul has the same allusions, Galatians 2:9 . I will write upon him the name of my God - That is, I will make him a priest unto myself. The priest had written on his forehead... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7

He that is holy, he that is true. It is doubtful which of these two clauses should precede: authorities are somewhat evenly balanced. Christ, the Speaker, here claims to be "the Holy One" ( ἁ ἅγιος ), and therefore God ( Revelation 6:10 ; comp. Revelation 4:8 ; John 17:11 ). In the Old Testament "the Holy One" is a frequent name of God, especially in Isaiah 1:4 ; Isaiah 5:19 , Isaiah 5:24 ; Isaiah 10:7 , Isaiah 10:20 ; Isaiah 12:6 , etc.; Job 6:10 ; Jeremiah 1:1-19 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7-13

The epistle to the Church at Philadelphia. The circuit continues in the same direction. Philadelphia lies about thirty miles south-east of Sardis, on the road to Laodicea. It is said to owe its name to Attalus Philadelphus, King of Pergamum, B.C. 159-138. But it is by no means certain that he was the founder. A trustworthy tradition as to its Egyptian origin points to Ptolemy Philadelphus, who had estates in Asia Minor (Theocr., 17.88). Lying at the western edge of a district whose... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7-13

Philadelphias: the sovereignty of the Lord Jesus over the house of God. Although we know less of the Church at Philadelphia than of that at Smyrna, yet we think of it with almost equal feelings or affectionate regard. It is one of the two out of seven for which our Lord has no rebuke. He has for it only words of spur and cheer. It is weak, with "little strength." It is trusty. It has kept the faith. It has boldness, for it has "not denied Christ's Name." Demands had been made on its powers... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7-13

Letter to the Church at Philadelphia. If asked to sum up in a word the main lesson of this letter, I would quote the saying of our Lord recorded by St. Luke, "Fear not, little flock." Such is the effect of a right reading of this most precious epistle. It is a heart-cheering word to all such Churches, and to every one of like character. For Philadelphia was— I. LITTLE . "Thou hast a little strength" (verse 8), or rather, "Thou hast small power." It refers not to her spiritual... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 3:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 3:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 3:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 3:12

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7-13

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:7-13

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