启示录 2:1-29, 何西阿书 11:1-12:14 CUNPSS

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 2:26

And he that overcometh, and he that keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give authority over the nations:He that overcometh ... See other comments, above, on this expression. Note that here we have a definition of "overcoming," which means "keeping the works of Christ unto the end." What end is this? Every end, whether the end of difficulties, the end of life, or the end of the ages.Authority over the nations ... There is an echo here of our Lord's great parable in Luke 20:13-17,... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 2:27

and he shall rule them with a rod of iron, as the vessels of the potter are broken to shivers; as I also have received of my Father:As the last clause of this verse indicates, the authority Christians are to exercise is "as" the authority that the Father has given Christ. They will "reign with him," not in the literal sense of enjoying temporal authority in human governments, but in the spiritual sense of sharing the holy blessings of his kingdom and of winning others through the gospel of... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 2:28

and I will give him the morning star.This, like all similar promises in connection with these seven letters, is the promise of eternal life. "This does not mean, to invest the overcomer with its glory, nor to give him possession of Christ himself, but to make the dawn of salvation or of life eternal shine on him after his dark affliction."[95]Commenting on the thought in these verses, Caird said, "We are compelled to look for the fulfillment of this promise (having authority over the nations)... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 2:29

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.Again, reference is made to Revelation 2:7 where this is commented upon. Lenski pointed out that here and in the following three letters this admonition is placed at the end instead of at the beginning, thus dividing the seven into two groups of three and four; but, "We are unable to say just why they are so divided."[98]"Moral compromise is the central danger in Christ's message to the church at Thyatira,"[99] some think;... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:1

Revelation 2:1.— The second and third chapters contain the seven epistles to the seven churches of Asia; which are particularly addressed, because, as is commonly believed, they were under St. John's immediate inspection. He constituted bishops over them. He resided much at Ephesus, which is therefore named the first of the seven. The main subjects too of this book are comprised in sevens; seven churches, seven seals, seven trumpets, and seven vials; as seven was also a mystical number... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:2

Revelation 2:2. I know thy works, &c.— Our Saviour having begun with telling the angel, that He holds the seven stars in his right hand, (that is, "directs the angels or bishops of the seven churches,") and that He walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks, or lamp-sconces; that is, views, considers, protects, and governs them; it is no wonder that he should know here, and in every one of the rest, what is done therein! read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:3

Revelation 2:3. And hast borne,— "And I know thou hast sustained, with exemplary fortitude, the trouble they have given thee; and hast exercised invincible patience under all thy sufferings and trials in my cause; and thou hast laboured constantly and tenaciously for my name's sake, and to establish the faith of my people; and hast not fainted under thy toils or tribulations." read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:4

Revelation 2:4. Thou hast left thy first love.— Not quite forsaken, but remitted and relaxed the former love and zeal; which is condemned, and for which they are dreadfully threatened; because the angel and his church, notwithstanding their zeal against the false apostles, by giving way to them at last, or from other causes, had, in a measure, forsaken their first love which they bore to the Lord Jesus. It is very plain, that these epistles, though inscribed to the governors of the churches,... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:5

Revelation 2:5. Will remove thy candlestick out of his place,— As this threatening is addressed to the church of Ephesus, though much better than some other churches, it is reasonable to believe, that, like other denunciations, it was also intended to awaken the rest. It intimates how terrible a thing it would be to have the gospel taken away from them: and indeed it has been executed upon them all in a very awful manner; for, ruined and overthrown by heresies and divisions within, and by the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:6

Revelation 2:6. The deeds of the Nicolaitans,— Some have thought that these heretics derive their name from Nicolas, one of the seven deacons; but that name was so common among the Jews, that no stress can be laid on an argument drawn from thence. The substance of what ancient writers say concerning them is, that they taught the lawfulness of lewdness, and idolatroussacrifices, esteeming those things indifferent in their own nature; and that their practices were suitable to such principles. See... read more

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 2:26

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 2:27

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 2:28

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 2:29

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:3

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:4

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:5

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Revelation 2:6

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