Nevertheless that which ye have, hold fast until I come.The coming here is not the Second Advent. "It was necessary to hold fast to the Christian profession until Christ came in visitation through the trials soon to confront the churches."[93] read more
Revelation 2:24. I will put upon you none other burden.— This is a commendation of the sound part of the church, that there is no new exhortation or charge to be given them; no new advice, but to persevere as usual. See Romans 15:14-15. The expression of burden is taken from the history of Ahab, 2 Kings 9:25. The Lord laid this burden on him: a word often used by the prophets to signify a prophecy threatening heavy things to be suffered. See on Isa 13:1 and Numbers 4:19. read more
Revelation 2:25. Till I come.— That is, either in judgment upon these corrupters, or at the great consummation of all things. See the next verse. read more
24. you . . . and . . . the rest—The three oldest manuscripts omit "and"; translate then, "Unto you, the rest." as many as have not—not only do not hold, but are free from contact with. and which—The oldest manuscripts omit "and"; translate, "whosoever." the depths—These false prophets boasted peculiarly of their knowledge of mysteries and the deep things of God; pretensions subsequently expressed by their arrogant title, Gnostics ("full of knowledge"). The Spirit here declares their so-called... read more
25. that which ye have already— (Judges 1:3, end). hold fast—do not let go from your grasp, however false teachers may wish to wrest it from you. till I come—when your conflict with evil will be at an end. The Greek implies uncertainty as to when He shall come. read more
D. The letter to the church in Thyatira 2:18-29Jesus Christ sent this letter to commend some in this church for their service, orthodoxy, and fidelity, and to warn others in it to turn from false teaching and sinful practices. read more
4. Exhortation 2:24-25Apparently this woman claimed that her teaching (that Christians can indulge the flesh with impunity) was deeper than the apostles’ teaching, but it was, of course, the depths of Satanic doctrine. Gnosticism, which taught that only its members could understand deep spiritual truth, was growing in popularity in this region at this time. It may have been part of her teaching. Jesus Christ exhorted the faithful in the church to continue with their present good conduct... read more
2:24 who (a-19) 'Such as.' known (b-22) See Note, ver. 23. read more
The Epistles to the Seven Churches (Revelation 2:1 to Revelation 3:22)Since ’seven’ is the perfect number, the ’seven churches’ represent all the Churches of the province of Asia. At the same time, the special circumstances of each Church are faithfully pictured in each epistle. Ramsay points out that St. John alludes, as well, to the special circumstances of each city. He suggests that the Churches are mentioned in the order in which a messenger carrying letters would travel. The letters,... read more
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Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 2:24
But to you I say, to the rest that are in Thyatira, as many as have not this teaching, who know not the deep things of Satan, as they are wont to say; I cast upon you none other burden.The rest ... "For the first time in these epistles, we meet with those who are spoken of as the rest, who are carefully distinguished from the great body of professing believers. The world had penetrated the church."[87]Who know not the deep things of Satan ... There seems to be some doubt about what, exactly, is... read more