Revelation 3:4-5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 3:5

overcometh. See Revelation 2:7 . the same. The texts read "thus". blot out. Occurances: Revelation 7:17 ; Revelation 21:4 (wipe away). Acts 3:19 . Colossians 2:14 . book, &c. See Philippians 4:3 . life. App-170 . but = and. confess, &c. See Matthew 10:32 . Father. App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 3:4

But thou hast a few names in Sardis that did not defile their garments: and they shall walk with me in white; for they are worthy.A few names ... This means, of course, a few persons, Christians, who despite the prevailing wickedness and deadness of the church were still faithful, but in danger of being overcome at last by the defection of the vast majority. As Barnes said, "This indicates that where error and sin prevail, there may be a few who are worthy of divine commendation."[16] When a... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 3:5

He that overcometh shall thus be arrayed in white garments; and I will in no wise blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.Shall be arrayed with me in white ... This, of course, is to be taken in close connection with Revelation 3:4. Rather than finding some reference in this to customs of pagan worshippers, it is better to understand the figurative meaning of it as similar to that mentioned by Adam Clarke:The great council of... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 3:4

Revelation 3:4. Thou hast a few names— Names are here used for the persons called by them. This symbol therefore seems to allude to the diptychs or matricula used in the primitive church, in which were registered the names of all the faithful; whence St. Luke uses this very phrase, Act 1:15 and St. John hereafter, ch. Rev 11:13 and this is according to the Mosaical institution in the book of Numbers, and the constant use of the Israelites afterwards, to keep exact accounts of the genealogies.... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 3:5

Revelation 3:5. And I will not blot out his name— The same allegory is pursued. This is elsewhere stiled to cast out the name (Luke 6:22.)—to reject, to excommunicate, by blotting the name out of the matricula, or catalogue of Christ's saints, which is here called the book of life; none but saints who are in it being to expect eternal life. See ch. Rev 20:12 Revelation 21:27. read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:4

4. The three oldest manuscripts prefix "but," or "nevertheless" (notwithstanding thy spiritual deadness), and omit "even." names—persons named in the book of life (Revelation 3:5) known by name by the Lord as His own. These had the reality corresponding to their name; not a mere name among men as living, while really dead (Revelation 3:5- :). The gracious Lord does not overlook any exceptional cases of real saints in the midst of unreal professors. not defiled their garments—namely, the... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:5

5. white—not a dull white, but glittering, dazzling white [GROTIUS]. Compare Matthew 13:43. The body transfigured into the likeness of Christ's body, and emitting beams of light reflected from Him, is probably the "white raiment" promised here. the same—Greek, "THIS man"; he and he alone. So one oldest manuscript reads. But two oldest manuscripts, and most of the ancient versions, "shall THUS be clothed," c. raiment—Greek, "garments." "He that overcometh" shall receive the same reward as they... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 3:1-6

E. The letter to the church in Sardis 3:1-6Jesus Christ sent this letter to commend the few faithful Christians in Sardis for their good deeds and to challenge the negligent majority to remember what they knew and to obey Him. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Revelation 3:4-6

4. Promise 3:4-6Jesus Christ held out blessings for the faithful few in the congregation to stimulate the rest to repent. White garments symbolic of one’s works (Revelation 19:8) are pure and free of defilement (cf. Revelation 7:9; Revelation 7:13; Revelation 19:14; Matthew 22:11-12). Sardis boasted of her trade in woolen goods and dyed stuffs. [Note: Cf. Charles, 1:78.] Only the Christians who were faithful to Jesus Christ could enjoy His intimate fellowship ("walk with Me;" cf. Revelation... 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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