Revelation 3:17-18 BSB

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:17

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing . The Epistle is still addressed indirectly to the Laodicean Church, directly to the angel. No doubt spiritual riches are immediately referred to; but spiritual pride and lukewarmness are frequently produced by worldly prosperity, such as that which Archippus (if he be the angel addressed; see on Revelation 3:14 ) and the Church over which he presided enjoyed. It is not enough for the wealthy Christian to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:18

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; gold refined by the fire (Revised Version). It is doubtful whether Revelation 3:17 should be connected with Revelation 3:18 or with Revelation 3:16 —whether the self-satisfied condition of the Church is given as the reason why "I will spue thee out of my mouth," or as the reason why "I counsel thee to buy of me." The Revised Version follows the Authorized Version in connecting yore. 17 and 18; and this view... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:17

Because thou sayest, I am rich - So far as the language here is concerned, this may refer either to riches literally, or to spiritual riches; that is, to a boast of having religion enough. Prof. Stuart supposes that it refers to the former, and so do Wetstein, Vitringa, and others. Doddridge, Rosenmuller, and others, understand it in the latter sense. There is no doubt that there was much wealth in Laodicea, and that, as a people, they prided themselves on their riches. See the authorities in... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:18

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire - Pure gold; such as has been subjected to the action of heat to purify it from dross. See the notes on 1 Peter 1:7. Gold here is emblematic of religion - as being the most precious of the metals, and the most valued by human beings. They professed to be rich, but were not; and he counsels them to obtain from him what would make them truly rich.That thou mayest be rich - In the true and proper sense of the word. With true religion; with the... read more

Joseph Benson

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 3:17

nothing. Greek. oudeis. knowest. App-132 . wretched = the wretched one. See Romans 7:24 , and compare Hosea 2:11 ; Hosea 5:15 . poor. App-127 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 3:18

buy. The members of the church of this dispensation have nothing to buy and nothing to pay with; our salvation is the free-grace gift of God. the. Omit. fire. Compare Haggai 2:8 . Zechariah 13:9 . Malachi 3:3 . be clothed = clothe thyself. do not appear = be not ( App-105 ) made manifest ( App-106 ). Compare Revelation 16:15 . see. App-133 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 3:17

Because thou sayest, I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art the wretched one and miserable and poor and blind and naked:How strange that God's people in such a place were destitute of spiritual graces. There was plenty of money, but they were poor; there was plenty of the finest clothing on earth, but they were naked; there was healing for many in the medical school, but they were blind. This is a sad commentary upon the way things are today... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 3:18

I counsel thee to buy of me gold refined by fire, that thou mayest become rich; and white garments, that thou mayest clothe thyself, and that the shame of thy nakedness be not made manifest; and eye-salve to anoint thine eyes, that thou mayest see.It is evident that the lack of the Laodiceans was precisely in those areas where they fancied they were the strongest. The allusion to Laodicean wealth, their garment industry, and their "Phrygian eye-salve" is evident.Buy of me gold refined by fire... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:17

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 3:18

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 3:18

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

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 3:14-22

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 3:17

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 3:18

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 3:17

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 3:18

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