Revelation 3:7-12 NIV

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 3:12

Revelation 3:12. Will I make a pillar— As a pillar is both an ornament and a support of the building, so these martyrs and confessors shall accordingly have greater power, and thus bear the weight of government in the New Jerusalem more than others. The allegoryis here continued from buildings,and perhaps there may be an allusion to the two pillars of Solomon's temple, Jachin and Boaz, 1 Kings 7:13; 1 Kings 7:51. He shall go no more out, plainly implies an eternal state to be enjoyed in the New... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:7

7. Philadelphia—in Lydia, twenty-eight miles southeast of Sardis, built by Attalus Philadelphus, king of Pergamos, who died A.D. 138. It was nearly destroyed by an earthquake in the reign of Tiberius [TACITUS, Annals, 2.47]. The connection of this Church with Jews there causes the address to it to have an Old Testament coloring in the images employed. It and Smyrna alone of the seven receive unmixed praise. he that is holy—as in the Old Testament, "the Holy One of Israel." Thus Jesus and the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:8

8. I have set—Greek, "given": it is My gracious gift to thee. open door—for evangelization; a door of spiritual usefulness. The opening of a door by Him to the Philadelphian Church accords with the previous assignation to Him of "the key of David." and—The three oldest manuscripts, A, B, C, and ORIGEN read, "which no man can shut." for—"because." a little—This gives the idea that Christ says, He sets before Philadelphia an open door because she has some little strength; whereas the sense rather... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:9

9. I will make—Greek present, "I make," literally, "I give" (see on :-). The promise to Philadelphia is larger than that to Smyrna. To Smyrna the promise was that "the synagogue of Satan" should not prevail against the faithful in her: to Philadelphia, that she should even win over some of "the synagogue of Satan" to fall on their faces and confess God is in her of a truth. Translate, "(some) of the synagogue." For until Christ shall come, and all Israel then be saved, there is but "a remnant"... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:11

11. Behold—omitted by the three oldest manuscripts and most ancient versions. I come quickly—the great incentive to persevering faithfulness, and the consolation under present trials. that . . . which thou hast—"The word of my patience," or "endurance" (Revelation 3:10), which He had just commended them for keeping, and which involved with it the attaining of the kingdom; this they would lose if they yielded to the temptation of exchanging consistency and suffering for compromise and ease. that... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:12

12. pillar in the temple—In one sense there shall be "no temple" in the heavenly city because there shall be no distinction of things into sacred and secular, for all things and persons shall be holy to the Lord. The city shall be all one great temple, in which the saints shall be not merely stones, as m the spiritual temple now on earth, but all eminent as pillars: immovably firm (unlike Philadelphia, the city which was so often shaken by earthquakes, STRABO [12 and 13]), like the colossal... read more

Thomas Constable

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

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 3:7-13

F. The letter to the church in Philadelphia 3:7-13The Lord sent the letter to the church in Philadelphia to praise the Christians for their faithfulness in spite of persecution and to encourage them to persevere. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 3:8

2. Commendation 3:8The Philadelphia Christians had received an "open door" to opportunity for spiritual blessing, perhaps opportunity for evangelism (cf. 1 Corinthians 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Colossians 4:3). This opportunity would continue because they had a little "power" (spiritual power) though they were evidently few. Since there is no article before "little" in the Greek text, it is possible to understand their "little strength" (NIV) as a reference to their small influence, evidently... read more

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 3:12

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:7

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:8

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:9

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:10

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:11

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:12

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 3:7

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 3:7-13

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 3:8

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