Apocalipse 2:1-5 NVIPT

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 2:1

II.(1) Unto the angel of the church of (literally, in) Ephesus.—On the word “angel,” see Note on Revelation 1:20, and Excursus A. Adopting the view that the angel represents the chief pastor or bishop of the Church, it would be interesting to know who was its presiding minister at this time; but this must be deternined by another question, viz., the date of the Apocalypse. Accepting the earlier date—i.e., the reign of Nero, or (with Gebhardt) of Galba—the angel is no other than Timothy. Some... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 2:2

(2) I know thy works.—This phrase is probably common to all the epistles. See, however, Note on Revelation 2:9. It expresses the way in which all actions are naked and open before the eyes—those flame-like eyes (Revelation 1:14)—of Him with whom we have to do (Psalms 11:4-5; Psalms 139:11-12; Hebrews 4:13). The veneer of a formal faith might impose on the world, but it would not escape His scrutiny (Acts 1:24). He knows, too, and lovingly accepts, the unmarked and unrequited acts of true love... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 2:3

(3) And hast borne.—This verse needs some change to bring it into harmony with the best MSS. It should stand, And hast (or, hadst) patience, and didst bear for My name’s sake, and didst not weary. In this last word there is a recurrence to the word (kopos) translated labour or toil in Revelation 2:2. They had toiled on to very weariness without wearying of their toil (Galatians 6:9), just as they could not bear the evil and yet had borne reproaches for Christ’s sake. “There is toil, and... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 2:4

(4) Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee.—Better, I have against thee that thou didst let go. This is the fault, and it is no trifle which is blamed, as the word “somewhat” (which is not to be found in the original) might be taken to imply; for the decay of love is the decay of that without which all other graces are as nothing (1 Corinthians 13:1-3), since “all religion is summed up in one word, Love. God asks this; we cannot give more; He cannot take less” (Norman Macleod, Life, i., p.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 2:5

(5) Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, . . . and do the first works.—It is argued that we have here evidence that the later, or Domitian, date of the Apocalypse is the true one, since it describes a fall in spiritual life which might have occurred in thirty years, but would hardly have taken place in the few years—ten at the utmost—which elapsed between the visit of St. Paul (Acts 20:29-30) and the reign of Nero. But greater changes than a decay of this kind have passed over... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Revelation 2:1-29

Revelation 2:1 Compare Milton's magnificent apostrophe, in The Remonstrant's Defence: 'Who is there that cannot trace Thee now in Thy beamy walk through the midst of Thy sanctuary, amidst those golden candlesticks, which have long suffered a dimness amongst us through the violence of those that had seized them, and were more taken with the mention of their gold than of their starry light; teaching the doctrine of Balaam, to cast a stumbling-block before Thy servants, commanding them to eat... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Revelation 2:1-29

CHAPTER IITHE CHURCH ON THE FIELD OF HISTORY.Revelation 2:1-29; Revelation 3:1-22To the angel of the church in Ephesus write; These things saith He that holdeth the seven stars in His right hand, He that walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks: I know thy works, and thy toil and patience, and that thou canst not bear evil men, and didst try them which call themselves apostles, and they are not, and didst find them false; and thou hast patience and didst bear for My name’s sake,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Revelation 2:1-29

II. THE THINGS WHICH ARE, THE SEVEN CHURCH MESSAGES, AND THEIR PROPHETIC MEANING CHAPTER 2 1. Ephesus: The post-apostolic period (Revelation 2:1-7 ) 2. Smyrna: The period of persecution (Revelation 2:8-11 ) 3. Pergamos: The corruption period (Revelation 2:12-17 ) 4. Thyatira: The Romish corruption (Revelation 2:18-29 ) The two chapters which follow the introductory chapter contain seven messages to seven local churches which were in existence in the province of Asia in the days when the... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Revelation 2:1

2:1 Unto {1} the angel of the church of Ephesus write; {2} These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;(1) The former part of this book is comprised in a narration of those things which then were, as John taught us, in Revelation 1:19 it belongs wholly to instruction, and in these two next chapters, contains seven places, according to the number and condition of those churches which were named before in... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Revelation 2:2

2:2 {3} I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:(3) The proposition first condemning the pastor of this church Revelation 2:2-3 then reproving him Revelation 2:4 after informing him, and threatening that he will move the church to another place Revelation 2:5 . This threat of divine vengeance Christ mitigates by a type of correction, calling... read more

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 2:1

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 2:2

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 2:3

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 2:4

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Revelation 2:5

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Revelation 2:1-29

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Revelation 2:1-29

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Revelation 2:1-29

Geneva Study Bible - Revelation 2:1

Geneva Study Bible - Revelation 2:2

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