Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 3:7
1. Destination and description of Christ 3:7Philadelphia (lit. brotherly love; cf. Romans 12:10; 1 Thessalonians 4:9; Hebrews 13:1; et al.) lay about 30 miles southeast of Sardis. A Pergamenian king, Attalus II (159-138 B.C.), founded it. The town received its name from his nickname, "Philadelphus" or "brother lover." This king had a special devotion to his brother, Eumenes II. The city stood in a wine-producing area and was the so-called gateway to central Asia Minor. The modern name of this... read more
Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:10
10. patience—"endurance." "The word of My endurance" is My Gospel word, which teaches patient endurance in expectation of my coming ( :-). My endurance is the endurance which I require, and which I practice. Christ Himself now endures, patiently waiting until the usurper be cast out, and all "His enemies be made His footstool." So, too, His Church, for the joy before her of sharing His coming kingdom, endures patiently. Hence, in :-, follows, "Behold, I come quickly." I also—The reward is in... read more