Saturday, 26 September 2020
But hold fast what you have till I come. Revelation 2:25
Jesus just noted that He would place no other burden on the faithful of Thyatira other than no longer tolerating the horrific woman Jezebel. They needed to clean that up in their church and continue on in their works, love, service, faith, and patience mentioned in verse 2:19.… Read the rest
Friday, 25 September 2020
“Now to you I say, and to the rest in Thyatira, as many as do not have this doctrine, who have not known the depths of Satan, as they say, I will put on you no other burden. Revelation 2:24
There are two main changes between this text and other Greek texts.… Read the rest
Thursday, 24 September 2020
I will kill her children with death, and all the churches shall know that I am He who searches the minds and hearts. And I will give to each one of you according to your works. Revelation 2:23
Jesus, still referring to the wicked woman Jezebel, continues with the promised punishments resulting from her actions.… Read the rest
Wednesday, 23 September 2020
Indeed I will cast her into a sickbed, and those who commit adultery with her into great tribulation, unless they repent of their deeds. Revelation 2:22
Of the strumpet Jezebel who was given time to repent of her sexual immorality, but who failed to repent, Jesus now pronounces a sentence upon her, beginning with, “Indeed.”… Read the rest
Tuesday, 22 September 2020
And I gave her time to repent of her sexual immorality, and she did not repent. Revelation 2:21
Some of the Greek texts, rather than saying, “and she did not repent,” say “she is unwilling to repent.” That is certainly more in line with Paul’s words in the book of Romans –
“Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance?”… Read the rest
