Revelation 2:7

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 2:7

He that hath an ear, let him hear ... - This expression occurs at the close of each of the epistles addressed to the seven churches, and is substantially a mode of address often employed by the Saviour in his personal ministry, and quite characteristic of him. See Matthew 11:15; Mark 4:23; Mark 7:16. It is a form of expression designed to arrest the attention, and to denote that what was said was of special importance.What the Spirit saith unto the churches - Evidently what the Holy Spirit says... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 2:7

Revelation 2:7. He that hath an ear, let him hear Every man, whoever can hear at all, ought carefully to hear this; what the Spirit saith In these great and awful threatenings, and in these encouraging and precious promises; to the churches And in them to all in a similar state, in every age and nation. To him that overcometh His spiritual enemies, visible and invisible, that resists the devil, overcomes the world, crucifies the flesh, and conquers every besetting sin, and the fear of... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 2:1-7

Letter to Ephesus (2:1-7)Over the years the church at Ephesus had been troubled constantly by false teachers, as Paul had warned (cf. Acts 20:17,Acts 20:29-30). The false teaching condemned in Paul’s letters to Timothy and in the letters of John was centred in Ephesus. Later the church in Ephesus was troubled by the Nicolaitans, who taught that Christians could best demonstrate their freedom from rules and regulations by eating food that had been offered to idols and joining in immoral... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 2:7

He, &c. A formula used by the Lord alone. See App-142 . Spirit App-101 . saith = is saying. overcometh. See John 16:33 . The verb nikao, to conquer or overcome, occurs seventeen times in Rev. the tree, &c . the tree of the life. Promise fulfilled Revelation 22:14 , where also the articles differentiate from Ezekiel 47:12 . tree. Literally wood. Greek. xulon, as used frequently in Septuagint, e.g. Exodus 7:25 . life. App-170 . Paradise of God. See reference in App-173 .... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 2:7

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. To him that overcometh, to him will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the Paradise of God.He that hath an ear, let him hear ... So! People do not receive spiritual information regarding their salvation from any inner impulses, dreams, impressions, or inner strivings of the soul, but by listening to the words given by the Holy Spirit. "This shows that God's revelations are spoken to man, not put into his heart... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:7

Revelation 2:7. He that hath an ear, &c.— See on Matthew 11:15. By him that overcometh, is here meant, him who lives in the spirit of holiness, who, through grace, conquers everyevil temper, and publicly confesses the name of Jesus Christbefore his enemies to the end, and even unto martyrdom, if called thereunto. The word which we render to give, implies, throughout this book, a power granted to act or do something very remarkable, which depended not before upon, and was not in the power of... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 2:7

7. He that hath an ear—This clause precedes the promise in the first three addresses, succeeds it in the last four. Thus the promises are enclosed on both sides with the precept urging the deepest attention as to the most momentous truths. Every man "hath an ear" naturally, but he alone will be able to hear spiritually to whom God has given "the hearing ear"; whose "ear God hath wakened" and "opened." Compare "Faith, the ears of the soul" [CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA]. the Spirit saith—What Christ... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 2:1-7

A. The letter to the church in Ephesus 2:1-7Jesus Christ told John to write the letter to the church in Ephesus to commend the Ephesian Christians for their labors and perseverance in God’s truth. He also wanted to exhort them to rekindle their former love for the Savior. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 2:7

5. Promise 2:7An invitation preceded the promise, as in all the letters to follow (cf. Revelation 1:3). Jesus was the only person to issue this invitation in Scripture. The Gospels also record Him doing so seven times (Matthew 11:15; Matthew 13:9; Matthew 13:43; Mark 4:9; Mark 4:23; Luke 8:8; Luke 14:35). This invitation always occurs where Jesus appealed to His hearers to make a significant change.In addition to the implied promise of the whole church’s continuance if obedient (Revelation... read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 2:1-29

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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