Revelation 3:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:20

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock - Intimating that, though they had erred, the way of repentance and hope was not closed against them. He was still willing to be gracious, though their conduct had been such as to be loathsome, Revelation 3:16. To see the real force of this language, we must remember how disgusting and offensive their conduct had been to him. And yet he was willing, notwithstanding this, to receive them to his favor; nay more, he stood and pled with them that he might be... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 3:20-21

Revelation 3:20-21. Behold, I stand Or, I have stood, as εστηκα literally signifies, namely, for a long time and I still stand, even at this instant; at the door Of men’s hearts; and knock Waiting for admittance: if any man hear my voice With a due regard, namely, the voice of my providence, word, and Spirit; and open the door Willingly receive me, or welcome me with the affection due to such a friend and Saviour; I will come in to him And dwell in his heart by faith, ... 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 3:20

stand. Literally have taken my station. knock. The call to the wedding feast (Revelation 19:9 ), to which the parables pointed, e.g. Luke 12:35-38 "when He cometh and knocketh". The popular belief that the Lord is ever knocking at the hearts of sinners is a distortion of Scripture akin to blasphemy. any man. App-123 . sup, &c. A gracious promise to His servants (See Revelation 1:1 ). See Luke 12:37 . read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 3:20

Revelation 3:20. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock:— "Behold, I have stood for a long time, and I still stand at the door, and knock; waiting for admittance into your hearts. If any man hear my voice with a due regard, and open the door; if he welcome me with affection due to such a Friend and such a Saviour, how mean soever his circumstances in life may be, and how faulty soever his character may formerly have been, I will enter into his house, and,like some princely guest, will bring my... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:20

20. stand—waiting in wonderful condescension and long-suffering. knock— ( :-). This is a further manifestation of His loving desire for the sinner's salvation. He who is Himself "the Door," and who bids us "knock" that it may be "opened unto" us, is first Himself to knock at the door of our hearts. If He did not knock first, we should never come to knock at His door. Compare Song of Solomon 5:4-6, which is plainly alluded to here; the Spirit thus in Revelation sealing the canonicity of that... 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 3:20-22

4. Promise 3:20-22In the context we note that God addressed well-known Revelation 3:20 to Christians."The first thing which a person must get fixed in his mind when studying the message to the Church in Laodicea is the fact that the Spirit of God is addressing Christians. . . ."Too many people deal with certain acute problems which arise in the Christian life in a rather loose manner. When, for example, sin manifests itself in the life of an individual claiming to be a Christian, one of the... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Revelation 3:20

3:20 stand (d-3) Meaning 'I have placed myself there and am standing.' see John 1:26 . 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

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