Revelation 2:1-4
“Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.”
What does Revelation 2:1-4 mean?
The book of Revelation, also known as the Apocalypse, is the final book of the New Testament and is attributed to the apostle John. It is a prophetic and apocalyptic text that is filled with symbolism and imagery, and is often interpreted as a vision of the end times and the…
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In the book of Revelation, a deep and prophetic message reaches out from the divine to the heart of the Church in Ephesus. In Revelation 2:1-4, the words of the Lord, written to the angel of this church, are both commendation and urgent correction. He states, "I know thy works…
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O Lord God Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, we humbly come before Your throne of grace, drawn by the words of Revelation 2:1-4. We acknowledge that You are the One who holds the seven stars in Your right hand and walkest in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks. You…
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