In verse 1, John portrays Jesus as holding the "angels" of the seven churches in his right hand and walking among the seven golden lampstands.

The presence of Christ with His Church is analogous to the Divine presence in the material universe. As in it, the presence of God is the condition of all life; ...

6 окт. 1998 г. · Jesus “holds” the seven stars (the seven messengers or pastors) in His right hand. “Hold” means to be strong, mighty, and prevail. When it comes ...

Jesus wants His servants to understand that the best choice is to choose to be a faithful witness, regardless of what the earthly consequences might be. This is ...

David Guzik commentary on Revelation 2, which includes Jesus' letters to the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamos, and Thyatira.

The epistle to the Church of Ephesus, commending their labour and patience, 1-3. And, reprehending their having left their first love, exhorting them to repent. Clarke's Commentary · Smith's Bible Commentary

Christ is in an intimate manner present and conversant with his churches; he knows and observes their state; he takes pleasure in them, as a man does to walk in ...

The church here seems to have been founded by the Apostle Paul, who continued here two years, by which means all Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus.

30 авг. 2021 г. · Verse by Verse Commentary 1. You have abandoned the love you had at first – Jesus had some choice words of criticism for this church.

The nature of divine holiness is freedom from all evil. God is separate from every shade of evil and He acts according to the likeness of His own excellence and ...