Revelation 3:19, Revelation 3:19 NIV

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 3:17-19

Revelation 3:17-19. Because thou sayest, I am rich In gifts and grace, as well as worldly goods; and increased with goods Greek, και πεπλουτηκα , literally, And have enriched myself, by my own wisdom and virtue; and have need of nothing Imagining thy state in religion to be very prosperous and happy; and knowest not Dost not so much as suspect that thy religion is at all defective: that thou art In God’s account; wretched, miserable, &c. In a most deplorable condition,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:14-22

Letter to Laodicea (3:14-22)Laodicea was an important commercial, educational and administrative centre whose citizens were secure and prosperous, lacking nothing. Sadly, the spirit of self-satisfaction among the people at large was found equally in the church. This church has no accusation of idolatry or immorality brought against it, yet it receives the strongest condemnation of all seven.The Laodiceans not only thought they had all they needed, but they believed their prosperity had resulted... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 3:19

love. App-135 . This is preceded by Greek. ean ( App-118 . a). Compare Isaiah 43:4 ; &c. rebuke = convict. Greek. elencho. See John 16:8 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I reprove and chasten; be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold I stand at the door and knock: if any man hear my voice and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.For full discussion of the doctrine of chastening, see in my Commentary on Hebrews, pp. 317-319.There is nothing like this in the whole New Testament; it could be in tended for all the churches, but Laodicea's being the last one caused it to be incorporated here with the letter... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:19

19. (Job 5:17; Proverbs 3:11; Proverbs 3:12; Hebrews 12:5; Hebrews 12:6.) So in the case of Manasseh (Hebrews 12:6- :). As many—All. "He scourgeth every son whom He receiveth. And shalt thou be an exception? If excepted from suffering the scourge, thou art excepted from the number of the sons" [AUGUSTINE]. This is an encouragement to Laodicea not to despair, but to regard the rebuke as a token for good, if she profit by it. I love—Greek, "philo," the love of gratuitous affection, independent of... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 3:14-22

G. The letter to the church in Laodicea 3:14-22Jesus Christ sent this letter to shake the Laodicean Christians out of their self-sufficient complacency and to exhort them to self-sacrifice for higher spiritual goals (cf. Colossians 2:1-2; Colossians 4:16). read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 3:18-19

3. Exhortation 3:18-19Since they considered themselves to be rich but were spiritually poor Jesus urged them to "buy," implying self-sacrifice, the things they really needed (cf. Isaiah 55:1). Instead of real gold they should buy "gold refined by fire," namely, pure spiritual riches (cf. Psalms 66:10; Proverbs 17:3; Zechariah 13:9; Luke 12:21; 1 Timothy 6:18; James 1:3-4; James 2:5; 1 Peter 1:7; 1 Peter 4:12-13). Instead of the black garments that were popular in Laodicea they should buy "white... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 3:19

3:19 love; (c-9) Phileo . see Note b, John 21:15 . read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 3:1-22

The Epistles to the Seven Churches (concluded)1-6. To the Church in Sardis Christ speaks as He who gives the spirit and looks for spiritual life. There is no praise for this Church. Its life is without spiritual reality (Revelation 3:1). Yet, even now, awakening is within its power. But if it continue to sleep, Christ will come in sudden judgment (Revelation 3:2.). A few individuals have remained faithful. To them, and to all such, Christ promises gladness and life, and that He will acknowledge... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 3:19

(19) I rebuke and chasten.—The first word is that used in the work of the Holy Spirit (John 16:8), and signifies to bring conviction; it is not empty censure. The second word signifies to educate by means of correction. The pronoun is emphatic, “I,” and calls attention to the fidelity of Christ’s love in comparison with the weak partiality seen in human love. (Comp. Hebrews 12:6.)Be zealous.—Or, be in a constant zealous state; and now, once for all, repent.(2°) Behold, I stand at the door, and... read more