Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 2:12
The angel of the Church in Pergamos - See the description of this place, Revelation 1:11 . Which hath the sharp sword - See on Revelation 1:16 ; (note). The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, cuts every way; it convinces of sin, righteousness, and judgment; pierces between the joints and the marrow, divides between the soul and spirit, dissects the whole mind, and exhibits a regular anatomy of the soul. It not only reproves and exposes sin, but it slays the ungodly,... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 2:11
He that overcometh - The conqueror who has stood firm in every trial, and vanquished all his adversaries. Shall not be hurt of the second death - That is, an eternal separation from God and the glory of his power; as what we commonly mean by final perdition. This is another rabbinical mode of speech in very frequent use, and by it they understand the punishment of hell in a future life. The Epistle to the Church at Pergamos read more