John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 2:6
6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. Ver. 6. But this thou hast ] That they might not say, when called upon to repent, Nay, but there is no hope, Jeremiah 2:25 ; Jeremiah 18:12 . Christ picks out that which is praiseworthy in them, and commends it. Despair carries men to hell, as the devils did the swine into the sea; cast not away therefore your confidence, &c. The works of the Nicolaitans ] Who taught a community of wives, and that it... read more
John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 2:5
5 Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. Ver. 5. From whence thou art fallen ] viz. From thy former feelings and present fitness for God’s kingdom,Luke 9:62; Luke 9:62 . And repent ] See the practice of this second repentance in the relapsed spouse returning to her old husband, Song of Solomon 5:6 . See Trapp on " 2Co 7:11 " See an... read more