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Job continues
This chapter contains the things which Job said to instruct his friends. View what Job said against the background of the accusations that they have been making against Job.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2001 Reply to Peter
28:18 When Job said 'the price of wisdom is above rubies' he is stating a principle which is later presented by Solomon (Proverbs 31:10,26)
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2003 Reply to Peter
People of the world credit the happenings in the natural world to Mother Nature. This mythical personification has its roots in ancient fertility goddesses. The term Mother Nature should never be uttered by believers in Yahweh, the living God. True believers, like Job, know that the LORD God is the one who has created all things, and continues to orchestrate all happenings in nature. We will read confirmation of the LORD's creative and sustaining power in the latter chapters of Job.
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2005 Reply to Michael
Job declares that man might be able to extract the mineral riches from the earth, but he is not able to discover the source of wisdom.
Wisdom rests with Yahweh alone and is not the domain of humankind. We are limited in our faculties, but Yahweh is beyond measure (Isa 55:9). The world thinks it is wise in its assumptions and presumptions, but Yahweh is not impressed (1Cor 3:19).
But, how does one acquire Godly wisdom? It first begins with a deep respect and acknowledgement that wisdom dwells only with Yahweh (Psa 11:10). The same attitude also belongs to knowledge (Prov 1:7). The acquisition of these qualities is gained through the Word of God (Psa 33:4; Prov 2:6). Yahweh has caused His Word to be written down so that we might learn wisdom, knowledge and understanding. It is to the scriptures that we must go to ascertain what Yahweh requires (Isa 8:20; Rom 15:4).
The Old and New Covenants of the scripture are equally important. Yahweh endorses the word of His Son (Matt 17:5). In turn, Jesus endorses the word of His Father (John 17:17). Also, Jesus endorses the word of those who will continue His work on earth (Luke 10:16). And so, the Bible is where we are to look for true wisdom. Let us make it a daily practice to read the Word.
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2008 Reply to Michael
There is a little additional element to obtaining wisdom, and by the time God was finished with Job, he knew what it was. Suffering has the effect of burning away all the chaff, or impurities, in our knowledge. When our righteousness is put to the test, as Job's was, we come out of the test with a renewed vision of what God is really like. This was the outcome for Job, as he said himself in v3, 5 "I didn't understand... but now my eye sees You". Job links this new wisdom with his near death experience by repeating the phrase "Death says 'we have heard a report of it with our ears' " (v22-23) again when his trial is over in 42:5 "I have heard of you by the hearing of the ear".
So whilst we may read the Bible a lot, know a lot, and be able to explain a lot; it is merely hearsay until we see God in action in our lives. This is why in Prov 3:1-14, in exactly the same context of the preciousness of wisdom, the writer goes on to say "do not despise the chastening of the LORD... happy is the man who finds wisdom."
Rob de Jongh [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2008 Reply to Rob
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1. Surely <3426> there is a vein <4161> for the silver <3701>, and a place <4725> for gold <2091> where they fine <2212>(8799) it.
2. Iron <1270> is taken <3947>(8714) out of the earth <6083>, and brass <5154> is molten <6694>(8799) out of the stone <68>.
3. He setteth <7760>(8804) an end <7093> to darkness <2822>, and searcheth out <2713>(8802) all perfection <8503>: the stones <68> of darkness <652>, and the shadow of death <6757>.
4. The flood <5158> breaketh out <6555>(8804) from the inhabitant <1481>(8802); even the waters forgotten <7911>(8737) of the foot <7272>: they are dried up <1809>(8804), they are gone away <5128>(8804) from men <582>.
5. As for the earth <776>, out of it cometh <3318>(8799) bread <3899>: and under it is turned up <2015>(8738) as it were fire <784>.
6. The stones <68> of it are the place <4725> of sapphires <5601>: and it hath dust <6083> of gold <2091>.
7. There is a path <5410> which no fowl <5861> knoweth <3045>(8804), and which the vulture's <344> eye <5869> hath not seen <7805>(8804):
8. The lion's <7830> whelps <1121> have not trodden <1869>(8689) it, nor the fierce lion <7826> passed <5710>(8804) by it.
9. He putteth forth <7971>(8804) his hand <3027> upon the rock <2496>; he overturneth <2015>(8804) the mountains <2022> by the roots <8328>.
10. He cutteth out <1234>(8765) rivers <2975> among the rocks <6697>; and his eye <5869> seeth <7200>(8804) every precious thing <3366>.
11. He bindeth <2280>(8765) the floods <5104> from overflowing <1065>; and the thing that is hid <8587> bringeth he forth <3318>(8686) to light <216>.
12. But where <370> shall wisdom <2451> be found <4672>(8735)? and where is the place <4725> of understanding <998>?
13. Man <582> knoweth <3045>(8804) not the price <6187> thereof; neither is it found <4672>(8735) in the land <776> of the living <2416>.
14. The depth <8415> saith <559>(8804), It is not in me: and the sea <3220> saith <559>(8804), It is not with me.
15. It cannot be gotten <5414>(8714) for gold <5458>, neither shall silver <3701> be weighed <8254>(8735) for the price <4242> thereof.
16. It cannot be valued <5541>(8792) with the gold <3800> of Ophir <211>, with the precious <3368> onyx <7718>, or the sapphire <5601>.
17. The gold <2091> and the crystal <2137> cannot equal <6186>(8799) it: and the exchange <8545> of it shall not be for jewels <3627> of fine gold <6337>.
18. No mention <2142>(8735) shall be made of coral <7215>, or of pearls <1378>: for the price <4901> of wisdom <2451> is above rubies <6443>.
19. The topaz <6357> of Ethiopia <3568> shall not equal <6186>(8799) it, neither shall it be valued <5541>(8792) with pure <2889> gold <3800>.
20. Whence <370> then cometh <935>(8799) wisdom <2451>? and where is the place <4725> of understanding <998>?
21. Seeing it is hid <5956>(8738) from the eyes <5869> of all living <2416>, and kept close <5641>(8738) from the fowls <5775> of the air <8064>.
22. Destruction <11> and death <4194> say <559>(8804), We have heard <8085>(8804) the fame <8088> thereof with our ears <241>.
23. God <430> understandeth <995>(8689) the way <1870> thereof, and he knoweth <3045>(8804) the place <4725> thereof.
24. For he looketh <5027>(8686) to the ends <7098> of the earth <776>, and seeth <7200>(8799) under the whole heaven <8064>;
25. To make <6213>(8800) the weight <4948> for the winds <7307>; and he weigheth <8505>(8765) the waters <4325> by measure <4060>.
26. When he made <6213>(8800) a decree <2706> for the rain <4306>, and a way <1870> for the lightning <2385> of the thunder <6963>:
27. Then did he see <7200>(8804) it, and declare <5608>(8762) it; he prepared <3559>(8689) it, yea, and searched it out <2713>(8804).
28. And unto man <120> he said <559>(8799), Behold, the fear <3374> of the Lord <136>, that is wisdom <2451>; and to depart <5493>(8800) from evil <7451> is understanding <998>.
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Zech 4 This vision of the world being illuminated by Divine light was revealed to encourage Zerubbabel, the builder, and his co-workers to be active in faith in the certain knowledge that their work was being supervised by the God of Abraham, through His eyes which roved to and fro through the whole earth. God knew of their problems, their strivings, and their hardships. God, here reveals to them how important their work is. It was an encouraging vision for both Zerubbabel and those working with him. It is likewise an encouraging vision for each one of us, as we patiently await the return of our king.
John Wilson [Toronto West (Can)] Comment added in 2006 Reply to John
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1. And the angel <4397> that talked <1696>(8802) with me came again <7725>(8799), and waked <5782>(8686) me, as a man <376> that is wakened <5782>(8735) out of his sleep <8142>,
2. And said <559>(8799) unto me, What seest <7200>(8802) thou? And I said <559>(8799), I have looked <7200>(8804), and behold a candlestick <4501> all of gold <2091>, with a bowl <1531> upon the top <7218> of it, and his seven <7651> lamps <5216> thereon, and seven <7651> pipes <4166> to the seven <7651> lamps <5216>, which are upon the top <7218> thereof:
3. And two <8147> olive trees <2132> by it, one <259> upon the right <3225> side of the bowl <1543>, and the other <259> upon the left <8040> side thereof.
4. So I answered <6030>(8799) and spake <559>(8799) to the angel <4397> that talked <1696>(8802) with me, saying <559>(8800), What are these, my lord <113>?
5. Then the angel <4397> that talked <1696>(8802) with me answered <6030>(8799) and said <559>(8799) unto me, Knowest <3045>(8804) thou not what these be? And I said <559>(8799), No, my lord <113>.
6. Then he answered <6030>(8799) and spake <559>(8799) unto me, saying <559>(8800), This is the word <1697> of the LORD <3068> unto Zerubbabel <2216>, saying <559>(8800), Not by might <2428>, nor by power <3581>, but by my spirit <7307>, saith <559>(8804) the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>.
7. Who art thou, O great <1419> mountain <2022>? before <6440> Zerubbabel <2216> thou shalt become a plain <4334>: and he shall bring forth <3318>(8689) the headstone <68> <7222> thereof with shoutings <8663>, crying, Grace <2580>, grace <2580> unto it.
8. Moreover the word <1697> of the LORD <3068> came unto me, saying <559>(8800),
9. The hands <3027> of Zerubbabel <2216> have laid the foundation <3245>(8765) of this house <1004>; his hands <3027> shall also finish <1214>(8762) it; and thou shalt know <3045>(8804) that the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635> hath sent <7971>(8804) me unto you.
10. For who hath despised <936>(8804) the day <3117> of small things <6996>? for they shall rejoice <8055>(8804), and shall see <7200>(8804) the plummet <68> <913> in the hand <3027> of Zerubbabel <2216> with those seven <7651>; they are the eyes <5869> of the LORD <3068>, which run to and fro <7751>(8789) through the whole earth <776>.
11. Then answered <6030>(8799) I, and said <559>(8799) unto him, What are these two <8147> olive trees <2132> upon the right <3225> side of the candlestick <4501> and upon the left <8040> side thereof?
12. And I answered <6030>(8799) again <8145>, and said <559>(8799) unto him, What be these two <8147> olive <2132> branches <7641> which through <3027> the two <8147> golden <2091> pipes <6804> empty <7324>(8688) the golden <2091> oil out of themselves?
13. And he answered <559>(8799) me and said <559>(8800), Knowest <3045>(8804) thou not what these be? And I said <559>(8799), No, my lord <113>.
14. Then said <559>(8799) he, These are the two <8147> anointed <3323> ones <1121>, that stand <5975>(8802) by the Lord <113> of the whole earth <776>.
1. Then I turned <7725>(8799), and lifted up <5375>(8799) mine eyes <5869>, and looked <7200>(8799), and behold a flying <5774>(8802) roll <4039>.
2. And he said <559>(8799) unto me, What seest <7200>(8802) thou? And I answered <559>(8799), I see <7200>(8802) a flying <5774>(8802) roll <4039>; the length <753> thereof is twenty <6242> cubits <520>, and the breadth <7341> thereof ten <6235> cubits <520>.
3. Then said <559>(8799) he unto me, This is the curse <423> that goeth forth <3318>(8802) over the face <6440> of the whole earth <776>: for every one that stealeth <1589>(8802) shall be cut off <5352>(8738) as on this side according <3644> to it; and every one that sweareth <7650>(8737) shall be cut off <5352>(8738) as on that side according <3644> to it.
4. I will bring it forth <3318>(8689), saith <5002>(8803) the LORD <3068> of hosts <6635>, and it shall enter <935>(8804) into the house <1004> of the thief <1590>, and into the house <1004> of him that sweareth <7650>(8737) falsely <8267> by my name <8034>: and it shall remain <3885>(8804) in the midst <8432> of his house <1004>, and shall consume <3615>(8765) it with the timber <6086> thereof and the stones <68> thereof.
5. Then the angel <4397> that talked <1696>(8802) with me went forth <3318>(8799), and said <559>(8799) unto me, Lift up <5375>(8798) now thine eyes <5869>, and see <7200>(8798) what is this that goeth forth <3318>(8802).
6. And I said <559>(8799), What is it? And he said <559>(8799), This is an ephah <374> that goeth forth <3318>(8802). He said <559>(8799) moreover, This is their resemblance <5869> through all the earth <776>.
7. And, behold, there was lifted up <5375>(8738) a talent <3603> of lead <5777>: and this is a <259> woman <802> that sitteth <3427>(8802) in the midst <8432> of the ephah <374>.
8. And he said <559>(8799), This is wickedness <7564>. And he cast <7993>(8686) it into the midst <8432> of the ephah <374>; and he cast <7993>(8686) the weight <68> of lead <5777> upon the mouth <6310> thereof.
9. Then lifted I up <5375>(8799) mine eyes <5869>, and looked <7200>(8799), and, behold, there came out <3318>(8802) two <8147> women <802>, and the wind <7307> was in their wings <3671>; for they had <2007> wings <3671> like the wings <3671> of a stork <2624>: and they lifted up <5375>(8799) the ephah <374> between the earth <776> and the heaven <8064>.
10. Then said <559>(8799) I to the angel <4397> that talked <1696>(8802) with me, Whither do these bear <3212>(8688) the ephah <374>?
11. And he said <559>(8799) unto me, To build <1129>(8800) it an house <1004> in the land <776> of Shinar <8152>: and it shall be established <3559>(8717), and set <3240>(8717) there upon her own base <4369>.
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Where can we find resources on various interpretations of Revelation so that with prayerful study we can be better informed?
There are a number of venues containing books on or promoting the continuous historical interpretation. There are books such as "Eureka" (5 volumes) by Dr John Thomas , "Thirteen lectures on the Apocalypse" by Robert Roberts, "The Book of Revelation" (Expositor Series) by H.P. Mansfield, "The Apocalypse and History" by W.H. Boulton, "The Revelation - Which Interpretation?" by Graham Pearce, etc.
A book on the futurist interpretation is called "Apocalypse for Everyman" by Alfred Norris. It is at the time of this posting freely available online at "http://www.carelinks.net/doc/apocalypse-en". This listing contains the book in its entirety.
A book on the preterist interpretation is "Revelation - A Biblical Approach" by H.A. Whittaker. As I live in the USA, I found it locally available at the Detroit Christadelphian Book Supply under the category of controversial subject matter.
Charles Link, Jr. [Moorestown, (NJ, USA)] Comment added in 2009 Reply to Charles
Rev 5:9-10 First Principles>Sure Mercies of David>Government
The rulership of God's Kingdom is not limited to the twelve apostles. The faithful will play a part as well.
For more information about the government of God's Kingdom, go to Matt 19:28
Roger Turner [Lichfield (UK)] Comment added in 2009 Reply to Roger
A MESSAGE OF HOPE
We might think that Revelation is all doom and gloom. After all, it tells us about the judgements that are coming on the earth in very graphic detail. It warns us about the horrors that are coming on the earth, and it details the woes that will come upon the inhabitants of the earth.
Let's step back a moment and look at the way John opens his vision with greetings."Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father - to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen!" (Rev 4:4-6)
Revelation is not a message of woe to those who are God's faithful people. It is a message of love and hope. It tells us that no matter how bad things seem to get, we can have peace because God is in control. It tells us that no matter how tempted we are, we can receive grace to overcome, and be forgiven when we fall. And it tells us of the awesome hope in store for us who love the Lord.
With God and Jesus any pain to come will be only temporary. With them joy will be eternal.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2011 Reply to Robert
"AND THOU HATH MADE US KINGS & PRIESTS" (1;6)
In the kingdom age to come, with Christ we shall “inherit the earth” (Matt.5:5), “reign with Christ”, and be “kings and priests on the earth”, as Rev.5:10 tells us. But why "Kings and Priests"? Well, its because these 2 offices embody God’s name and show forth the characteristics of the immortal saints in the kingdom age to come. Kings & Priests represent TRUTH & MERCY!
In John records in Jn.1:14, John records “And the Word became flesh, and did tabernacle among us, and we beheld his glory, glory as of an only begotten of a father, full of grace and truth”. In other words, Christ perfectly manifested all aspects of judgment and love in balance.
We in our mortal state always fail on one side or the other - either too lovely dovey without truth as a backbone, or too judgemental. It was only our Lord Jesus Christ that brought the 2 characteristics together, fully manifesting God’s name as we read in Psalm 85:10 “Mercy and truth are met together ; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”
“Kings & Priests” – Mercy & Truth - These are the 2 characteristics we need to emulate NOT only in the kingdom age, but also now - as recorded in Romans 6:4 - "even so (Now) we also should walk in newness of life."
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Peter Dulis [toronto west] Comment added in 2016 Reply to Peter
4:1 So John saw and heard. This contrasts markedly with the Jewish leaders in Jesus’ day who John must have seen who neither saw nor heard the words of God.
Peter Forbes [Mountsorrel (UK)] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Peter
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1. The Revelation <602> of Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, which <3739> God <2316> gave <1325>(5656) unto him <846>, to shew <1166>(5658) unto his <848> servants <1401> things which <3739> must <1163>(5748) shortly <1722> <5034> come to pass <1096>(5635); and <2532> he sent <649>(5660) and signified <4591>(5656) it by <1223> his <848> angel <32> unto his <848> servant <1401> John <2491>:
2. Who <3739> bare record <3140>(5656) of the word <3056> of God <2316>, and <2532> of the testimony <3141> of Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, and <5037> of all things <3745> that he saw <1492>(5627).
3. Blessed <3107> is he that readeth <314>(5723), and <2532> they that hear <191>(5723) the words <3056> of this prophecy <4394>, and <2532> keep <5083>(5723) those things which are written <1125>(5772) therein <1722> <846>: for <1063> the time <2540> is at hand <1451>.
4. John <2491> to the seven <2033> churches <1577> which <3588> are in <1722> Asia <773>: Grace <5485> be unto you <5213>, and <2532> peace <1515>, from <575> him which <3588> is <2258>(5713) <3801>, and <2532> which <3588> was <3801>, and <2532> which <3588> is <3801> to come <2064>(5740); and <2532> from <575> the seven <2033> Spirits <4151> which <3739> are <2076>(5748) before <1799> his <846> throne <2362>;
5. And <2532> from <575> Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, who is the faithful <4103> witness <3144>, and the first begotten <4416> of <1537> the dead <3498>, and <2532> the prince <758> of the kings <935> of the earth <1093>. Unto him that loved <25>(5660) us <2248>, and <2532> washed <3068>(5660) us <2248> from <575> our <2257> sins <266> in <1722> his own <848> blood <129>,
6. And <2532> hath made <4160>(5656) us <2248> kings <935> and <2532> priests <2409> unto God <2316> and <2532> his <848> Father <3962>; to him <846> be glory <1391> and <2532> dominion <2904> for <1519> ever <165> and ever <165>. Amen <281>.
7. Behold <2400>(5628), he cometh <2064>(5736) with <3326> clouds <3507>; and <2532> every <3956> eye <3788> shall see <3700>(5695) him <846>, and <2532> they also which <3748> pierced <1574>(5656) him <846>: and <2532> all <3956> kindreds <5443> of the earth <1093> shall wail <2875>(5695) because <1909> of him <846>. Even so <3483>, Amen <281>.
8. I <1473> am <1510>(5748) Alpha <1> and <2532> Omega <5598>, the beginning <746> and <2532> the ending <5056>, saith <3004>(5719) the Lord <2962>, which <3588> is <3801>, and <2532> which <3588> was <2258>(5713) <3801>, and <2532> which <3588> is <3801> to come <2064>(5740), the Almighty <3841>.
9. I <1473> John <2491>, who <3588> also <2532> am your <5216> brother <80>, and <2532> companion <4791> in <1722> tribulation <2347>, and <2532> in <1722> the kingdom <932> and <2532> patience <5281> of Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>, was <1096>(5633) in <1722> the isle <3520> that is called <2564>(5746) Patmos <3963>, for <1223> the word <3056> of God <2316>, and <2532> for <1223> the testimony <3141> of Jesus <2424> Christ <5547>.
10. I was <1096>(5633) in <1722> the Spirit <4151> on <1722> the Lord's <2960> day <2250>, and <2532> heard <191>(5656) behind <3694> me <3450> a great <3173> voice <5456>, as <5613> of a trumpet <4536>,
11. Saying <3004>(5723), I <1473> am <1510>(5748) Alpha <1> and <2532> Omega <5598>, the first <4413> and <2532> the last <2078>: and <2532>, What <3739> thou seest <991>(5719), write <1125>(5657) in <1519> a book <975>, and <2532> send <3992>(5657) it unto the seven <2033> churches <1577> which <3588> are in <1722> Asia <773>; unto <1519> Ephesus <2181>, and <2532> unto <1519> Smyrna <4667>, and <2532> unto <1519> Pergamos <4010>, and <2532> unto <1519> Thyatira <2363>, and <2532> unto <1519> Sardis <4554>, and <2532> unto <1519> Philadelphia <5359>, and <2532> unto <1519> Laodicea <2993>.
12. And <2532> I turned <1994>(5656) to see <991>(5721) the voice <5456> that <3748> spake <2980>(5656) with <3326> me <1700>. And <2532> being turned <1994>(5660), I saw <1492>(5627) seven <2033> golden <5552> candlesticks <3087>;
13. And <2532> in <1722> the midst <3319> of the seven <2033> candlesticks <3087> one like <3664> unto the Son <5207> of man <444>, clothed with a garment <1746>(5765) down to the foot <4158>, and <2532> girt <4024>(5772) about <4314> the paps <3149> with a golden <5552> girdle <2223>.
14. His <1161> head <2776> and <2532> his hairs <2359> were white <3022> like <5616> wool <2053>, as white <3022> as <5613> snow <5510>; and <2532> his <846> eyes <3788> were as <5613> a flame <5395> of fire <4442>;
15. And <2532> his <846> feet <4228> like <3664> unto fine brass <5474>, as <5613> if they burned <4448>(5772) in <1722> a furnace <2575>; and <2532> his <846> voice <5456> as <5613> the sound <5456> of many <4183> waters <5204>.
16. And <2532> he had <2192>(5723) in <1722> his <848> right <1188> hand <5495> seven <2033> stars <792>: and <2532> out of <1537> his <846> mouth <4750> went <1607>(5740) a sharp <3691> twoedged <1366> sword <4501>: and <2532> his <846> countenance <3799> was as <5613> the sun <2246> shineth <5316>(5719) in <1722> his <848> strength <1411>.
17. And <2532> when <3753> I saw <1492>(5627) him <846>, I fell <4098>(5627) at <4314> his <846> feet <4228> as <5613> dead <3498>. And <2532> he laid <2007>(5656) his <848> right <1188> hand <5495> upon <1909> me <1691>, saying <3004>(5723) unto me <3427>, Fear <5399>(5732)(5737) not <3361>; I <1473> am <1510>(5748) the first <4413> and <2532> the last <2078>:
18. <2532> I am he that liveth <2198>(5723), and <2532> was <1096>(5633) dead <3498>; and <2532>, behold <2400>(5628), I am <1510>(5748) alive <2198>(5723) for <1519> evermore <165> <165>, Amen <281>; and <2532> have <2192>(5719) the keys <2807> of hell <86> and <2532> of death <2288>.
19. Write <1125>(5657) the things which <3739> thou hast seen <1492>(5627), and <2532> the things which <3739> are <1526>(5748), and <2532> the things which <3739> shall <3195>(5719) be <1096>(5738) hereafter <3326> <5023>;
20. The mystery <3466> of the seven <2033> stars <792> which <3739> thou sawest <1492>(5627) in <1909> my <3450> right hand <1188>, and <2532> the seven <2033> golden <5552> candlesticks <3087>. The seven <2033> stars <792> are <1526>(5748) the angels <32> of the seven <2033> churches <1577>: and <2532> the seven <2033> candlesticks <3087> which <3739> thou sawest <1492>(5627) are <1526>(5748) the seven <2033> churches <1577>.
1. Unto the angel <32> of the church <1577> of Ephesus <2179> write <1125>(5657); These things <3592> saith <3004>(5719) he that holdeth <2902>(5723) the seven <2033> stars <792> in <1722> his <848> right hand <1188>, who <3588> walketh <4043>(5723) in <1722> the midst <3319> of the seven <2033> golden <5552> candlesticks <3087>;
2. I know <1492>(5758) thy <4675> works <2041>, and <2532> thy <4675> labour <2873>, and <2532> thy <4675> patience <5281>, and <2532> how <3754> thou canst <1410>(5736) not <3756> bear <941>(5658) them which are evil <2556>: and <2532> thou hast tried <3985>(5668) them which say <5335>(5723) they are <1511>(5750) apostles <652>, and <2532> are <1526>(5748) not <3756>, and <2532> hast found <2147>(5627) them <846> liars <5571>:
3. And <2532> hast borne <941>(5656), and <2532> hast <2192>(5719) patience <5281>, and <2532> for <1223> <0> my <3450> name's sake <1223> <3686> hast laboured <2872>(5758), and <2532> hast <2577> <0> not <3756> fainted <2577>(5758).
4. Nevertheless <235> I have <2192>(5719) somewhat against <2596> thee <4675>, because <3754> thou hast left <863>(5656) thy <4675> first <4413> love <26>.
5. Remember <3421>(5720) therefore <3767> from whence <4159> thou art fallen <1601>(5758), and <2532> repent <3340>(5657), and <2532> do <4160>(5657) the first <4413> works <2041>; or else <1490> I will come <2064>(5736) unto thee <4671> quickly <5035>, and <2532> will remove <2795>(5692) thy <4675> candlestick <3087> out of <1537> his <846> place <5117>, except <3362> thou repent <3340>(5661).
6. But <235> this <5124> thou hast <2192>(5719), that <3754> thou hatest <3404>(5719) the deeds <2041> of the Nicolaitans <3531>, which <3739> I also <2504> hate <3404>(5719).
7. He that hath <2192>(5723) an ear <3775>, let him hear <191>(5657) what <5101> the Spirit <4151> saith <3004>(5719) unto the churches <1577>; To him <846> that overcometh <3528>(5723) will I give <1325>(5692) to eat <5315>(5629) of <1537> the tree <3586> of life <2222>, which <3739> is <2076>(5748) in <1722> the midst <3319> of the paradise <3857> of God <2316>.
8. And <2532> unto the angel <32> of the church <1577> in Smyrna <4668> write <1125>(5657); These things <3592> saith <3004>(5719) the first <4413> and <2532> the last <2078>, which <3739> was <1096>(5633) dead <3498>, and <2532> is alive <2198>(5656);
9. I know <1492>(5758) thy <4675> works <2041>, and <2532> tribulation <2347>, and <2532> poverty <4432>, (but <1161> thou art <1488>(5748) rich <4145>) and <2532> I know the blasphemy <988> of them which <3588> say <3004>(5723) they <1438> are <1511>(5750) Jews <2453>, and <2532> are <1526>(5748) not <3756>, but <235> are the synagogue <4864> of Satan <4567>.
10. Fear <5399>(5732)(5737) none <3367> of those things which <3739> thou shalt <3195>(5719) suffer <3958>(5721): behold <2400>(5628), the devil <1228> shall <3195>(5719) cast <906>(5629) some of <1537> you <5216> into <1519> prison <5438>, that <2443> ye may be tried <3985>(5686); and <2532> ye shall have <2192>(5692) tribulation <2347> ten <1176> days <2250>: be thou <1096>(5737) faithful <4103> unto <891> death <2288>, and <2532> I will give <1325>(5692) thee <4671> a crown <4735> of life <2222>.
11. He that hath <2192>(5723) an ear <3775>, let him hear <191>(5657) what <5101> the Spirit <4151> saith <3004>(5719) unto the churches <1577>; He that overcometh <3528>(5723) shall <91> <0> not <3364> be hurt <91>(5686) of <1537> the second <1208> death <2288>.
12. And <2532> to the angel <32> of the church <1577> in <1722> Pergamos <4010> write <1125>(5657); These things <3592> saith <3004>(5719) he which hath <2192>(5723) the sharp <3691> sword <4501> with two edges <1366>;
13. I know <1492>(5758) thy <4675> works <2041>, and <2532> where <4226> thou dwellest <2730>(5719), even where <3699> Satan's <4567> seat <2362> is: and <2532> thou holdest fast <2902>(5719) my <3450> name <3686>, and <2532> hast <720> <0> not <3756> denied <720>(5662) my <3450> faith <4102>, even <2532> in <1722> those days <2250> wherein <1722> <3739> Antipas <493> was my <3450> faithful <4103> martyr <3144>, who <3739> was slain <615>(5681) among <3844> you <5213>, where <3699> Satan <4567> dwelleth <2730>(5719).
14. But <235> I have <2192>(5719) a few things <3641> against <2596> thee <4675>, because <3754> thou hast <2192>(5719) there <1563> them that hold <2902>(5723) the doctrine <1322> of Balaam <903>, who <3739> taught <1722> <1321>(5707) Balac <904> to cast <906>(5629) a stumblingblock <4625> before <1799> the children <5207> of Israel <2474>, to eat <5315>(5629) things sacrificed unto idols <1494>, and <2532> to commit fornication <4203>(5658).
15. So <3779> hast <2192>(5719) thou <4771> also <2532> them that hold <2902>(5723) the doctrine <1322> of the Nicolaitans <3531>, which thing <3739> I hate <3404>(5719).
16. Repent <3340>(5657); or else <1490> I will come <2064>(5736) unto thee <4671> quickly <5035>, and <2532> will fight <4170>(5692) against <3326> them <846> with <1722> the sword <4501> of my <3450> mouth <4750>.
17. He that hath <2192>(5723) an ear <3775>, let him hear <191>(5657) what <5101> the Spirit <4151> saith <3004>(5719) unto the churches <1577>; To him <846> that overcometh <3528>(5723) will I give <1325>(5692) to eat <5315>(5629) of <575> <1537> the hidden <2928>(5772) manna <3131>, and <2532> will give <1325>(5692) him <846> a white <3022> stone <5586>, and <2532> in <1909> the stone <5586> a new <2537> name <3686> written <1125>(5772), which <3739> no man <3762> knoweth <1097>(5627) saving <1508> he that receiveth <2983>(5723) it.
18. And <2532> unto the angel <32> of the church <1577> in <1722> Thyatira <2363> write <1125>(5657); These things <3592> saith <3004>(5719) the Son <5207> of God <2316>, who <3588> hath <2192>(5723) his <848> eyes <3788> like <5613> unto a flame <5395> of fire <4442>, and <2532> his <846> feet <4228> are like <3664> fine brass <5474>;
19. I know <1492>(5758) thy <4675> works <2041>, and <2532> charity <26>, and <2532> service <1248>, and <2532> faith <4102>, and <2532> thy <4675> patience <5281>, and <2532> thy <4675> works <2041>; and <2532> the last <2078> to be more than <4119> the first <4413>.
20. Notwithstanding <235> I have <2192>(5719) a few things <3641> against <2596> thee <4675>, because <3754> thou sufferest <1439>(5719) that woman <1135> Jezebel <2403>, which <3588> calleth <3004>(5723) herself <1438> a prophetess <4398>, to teach <1321>(5721) and <2532> to seduce <4105>(5745) my <1699> servants <1401> to commit fornication <4203>(5658), and <2532> to eat <5315>(5629) things sacrificed unto idols <1494>.
21. And <2532> I gave <1325>(5656) her <846> space <5550> to <2443> repent <3340>(5661) of <1537> her <848> fornication <4202>; and <2532> she repented <3340>(5656) not <3756>.
22. Behold <2400>(5628), I <1473> will cast <906>(5719) her <846> into <1519> a bed <2825>, and <2532> them that commit adultery <3431>(5723) with <3326> her <846> into <1519> great <3173> tribulation <2347>, except <3362> they repent <3340>(5661) of <1537> their <848> deeds <2041>.
23. And <2532> I will kill <615>(5692) her <846> children <5043> with <1722> death <2288>; and <2532> all <3956> the churches <1577> shall know <1097>(5695) that <3754> I <1473> am <1510>(5748) he which <3588> searcheth <2045>(5723) the reins <3510> and <2532> hearts <2588>: and <2532> I will give <1325>(5692) unto every one <1538> of you <5213> according to <2596> your <5216> works <2041>.
24. But <1161> unto you <5213> I say <3004>(5719), and <2532> unto the rest <3062> in <1722> Thyatira <2363>, as many as <3745> have <2192>(5719) not <3756> this <5026> doctrine <1322>, and <2532> which <3748> have <1097> <0> not <3756> known <1097>(5627) the depths <899> of Satan <4567>, as <5613> they speak <3004>(5719); I will put <906>(5692) upon <1909> you <5209> none <3756> other <243> burden <922>.
25. But <4133> that which ye have <2192>(5719) already hold fast <2902>(5657) till <891> <3739> I come <302> <2240>(5661).
26. And <2532> he that overcometh <3528>(5723), and <2532> keepeth <5083>(5723) my <3450> works <2041> unto <891> the end <5056>, to him <846> will I give <1325>(5692) power <1849> over <1909> the nations <1484>:
27. And <2532> he shall rule <4165>(5692) them <846> with <1722> a rod <4464> of iron <4603>; as <5613> the vessels <4632> of a potter <2764> shall they be broken to shivers <4937>(5743): even <2504> <0> as <5613> I <2504> received <2983>(5758) of <3844> my <3450> Father <3962>.
28. And <2532> I will give <1325>(5692) him <846> the morning <4407> star <792>.
29. He that hath <2192>(5723) an ear <3775>, let him hear <191>(5657) what <5101> the Spirit <4151> saith <3004>(5719) unto the churches <1577>.