* [2:1–7] The letter to Ephesus praises the members of the church there for their works and virtues, including discerning false teachers (Rev 2:2–3), but admonishes them to repent and return to their former devotion (Rev 2:4–5). * [2:24] The so-called deep secrets of Satan: literally, “the deep things of Satan,” a scathing reference to the perverse teaching of the Nicolaitans (Rev 2:15). CHAPTER 1. Yet, Jesus, the Son of God, is the perfect revelation … Rev 3:12; 19:12; Is 62:2; 65:15. And to him I will give the morning star. The former heaven and the former earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. * [2:1–3:22] Each of the seven letters follows the same pattern: address; description of the exalted Christ; blame and/or praise for the church addressed; threat and/or admonition; final exhortation and promise to all Christians. Behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tested. 27And he shall rule them with an iron rod, and they shall be broken like the earthenware of a potter. * [2:18] Thyatira: modern Akhisar, ca. The Book of Revelation (also called the Apocalypse of John, Revelation to John or Revelation from Jesus Christ) is the final book of the New Testament, and consequently is also the final book of the Christian Bible.Its title is derived from the first word of the Koine Greek text: apokalypsis, meaning "unveiling" or "revelation. 1:14, 15 who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 # Rev. * [2:17] The hidden manna: this is the food of life; cf. Revelation 3:1-6. But it admonishes them about members who advocate an unprincipled morality (Rev 2:14; cf. * And so, you have tested those who declare themselves to be Apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. Her fate is sealed, but there is hope of repentance for her followers (Rev 2:21–22). 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. 6But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. To Ephesus. * [2:1] Ephesus: this great ancient city had a population of ca. REV 2:22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. Revelation 2:1-3:22: To the *church in Ephesus. To Pergamum. 1 'Write to the angel of the church in Ephesus and say, "Here is the message of the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and who lives among the seven golden lamp-stands: 2 I know your activities, your hard work and your perseverance. For more information on the study Bible, or to 20Yet I hold this against you, that you tolerate the woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, who teaches and misleads my servants to play the harlot and to eat food sacrificed to idols. 5And so, call to mind the place from which you have fallen, and do penance, and do the first works. It concludes with a reference to the Nicolaitans (see note on Rev 2:6) and a promise that the victor will have access to eternal life (Rev 2:7). 2 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false. There is little evidence for connecting this group with Nicolaus, the proselyte from Antioch, mentioned in Acts 6:5. * [2:26] Who keeps to my ways: literally, “who keeps my works.”. * [2:2] Who call themselves,impostors: this refers to unauthorized and perverse missionaries; cf. 22Behold, I will cast her onto a bed, and those who commit adultery with her shall be in a very great tribulation, unless they repent from their works. * 21And I gave her a time, so that she might do penance, but she is not willing to repent from her fornication. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not, and have found them false. because--Translate, "I have against thee (this) that," &c. It is not a mere somewhat"; it … To the *church in Smyrna. It urges them to repent (Rev 2:16) and promises them the hidden manna and Christ’s amulet (Rev 2:17). forty-five miles northeast of Smyrna, a center for various kinds of pagan worship. Revelation 7:14 And I said to him: My Lord, thou knowest. * Whoever will prevail, he shall not be harmed by the second death. And I will give to him the morning star. Thus shall all the churches come to know that I am the searcher of hearts and minds and that I will give each of you what your works deserve.f 1* “To the angel of the church* in Ephesus,* write this: “‘The one who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks in the midst of the seven gold lampstands says this: Acts 14:2, 19; 17:5, 13. 23I will also put her children* to death. 10You should fear nothing amid those things which you will suffer. Revelation 2 2 1 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; Be faithful even unto death, and I will give to you the crown of life. 15And you also have those who hold to the doctrine of the Nicolaitans. Revelation 7, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was originally compiled by priest … * [2:9–10] The church in Smyrna was materially poor but spiritually rich. 14* Yet I have a few things against you. * [2:12] Pergamum: modern Bergama, ca. New name: this is a reference to the Christian’s rebirth in Christ; cf. Revelation 2:8-11. However, there is also an element of future application: Modern churches will be able to see the same conditions within themselves. Those who remain faithful will share in the messianic reign, having authority over nations (Rev 2:26–27), and will in fact possess Christ himself (Rev 2:28). Revelation 2:1-7. 9:7, 22, 30 Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and … 2 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. book of Revelation 2:1–29 Directions what to write to the angels or bishops of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamus and Thyatira. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. 21I have given her time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her harlotry. Revelation 3:7-13. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. The prophetic book is encrypted with many codes and riddles from the Old and New Testaments. If you do less, I will come to you quickly and I will fight against these ones with the sword of my mouth. Those who adopt this standpoint rely in the main on two fundamental objec… 2“I know your works, your labor, and your endurance, and that you cannot tolerate the wicked; you have tested those who call themselves apostles but are not, and discovered that they are impostors. An online version of the translation of the Bible used in Catholic liturgy in the United States as well as an audio guide for daily Mass readings for the current three months can be found on the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). In this series, we will be going over the major themes of the Book of Revelation and decoding it from the Catholic perspective. a. ©2020 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Walks in the midst of the seven gold lampstands, The tree of life that is in the garden of God, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Explore more inspirational selections here. Rev 22:16. It was renowned for its loyalty to Rome, and it also had a large Jewish community very hostile toward Christians. 28just as I received authority from my Father. 5Realize how far you have fallen. For Catholic Christians, the Bible--the Old and New Testaments--is more than a document of mere historical interest. * [2:6] Nicolaitans: these are perhaps the impostors of Rev 2:2; see note on Rev 2:14–15. forty miles southeast of Pergamum, a frontier town famous for its workers’ guilds (cf. 26“‘“To the victor,* who keeps to my ways* until the end. 1 A revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him so that he could tell his servants what is now to take place very soon; he sent his angel to make it known to his servant John, 2 and John has borne witness to the Word of God and to the witness of Jesus Christ, everything that he saw. 2 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the One who walks [] among the seven golden lampstands, says this:. I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out… The Bible calls itself "the Word of God." White amulet: literally, “white stone,” on which was written a magical name, whose power could be tapped by one who knew the secret name. 7“‘“Whoever has ears ought to hear what the Spirit says to the churches. For you permit the woman Jezabel, who calls herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants, to commit fornication and to eat the food of idolatry. * [2:14–15] Like Balaam, the biblical prototype of the religious compromiser (cf. 22So I will cast her on a sickbed and plunge those who commit adultery with her into intense suffering unless they repent of her works. The decree excluding humanity from the tree of life has been revoked by Christ. 250,000; it was the capital of the Roman province of Asia and the commercial, cultural, and religious center of Asia. 26And whoever will prevail and will observe my works even unto the end, I will give to him authority over the nations. 3 Moreover, you have endurance and have suffered for … * [2:8–11] The letter to Smyrna encourages the Christians in this important commercial center by telling them that although they are impoverished, they are nevertheless rich, and calls those Jews who are slandering them members of the assembly of Satan (Rev 2:9). 11Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them that are evil, and thou hast tried them, who say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: 3 And thou hast patience, and hast endured for my name, and hast not fainted. Repent and do the things you did at first. Accusations made by Jewish brethren there occasioned the persecution of Christians; cf. 8And to the Angel of the Church of Smyrna write: Thus says the First and the Last, he who was dead and now lives: 9I know your tribulation and your poverty, but you are rich, and that you are blasphemed by those who declare themselves to be Jews and are not, but who are a synagogue of Satan. 3And you have patient endurance for the sake of my name, and you have not fallen away. It also had an outstanding library (the word parchment is derived from its name). In its Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum, November 18, 1965) the Second Vatican Council spelled out in some detail what the Church believes and teaches with regard to divine revelation, primarily as it is contained in the Bible. 24and to the others who are at Thyatira: Whoever does not hold to this doctrine, and who has not ‘known the depths of Satan,’ as they say, I will not set any other weight upon you. Revelation 2:12-17. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,a. Revelation 2 New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995) Message to Ephesus. 8“To the angel of the church in Smyrna,* write this: “‘The first and the last, who once died but came to life, says this: Bible > CPDV > Revelation 2 Revelation 2 Catholic Public Domain Version: Par To the Church in Ephesus (Acts 19:8–12; Ephesians 1:1–2) 1 “And to the Angel of the Church of Ephesus write: Thus says the One who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden lampstands: Acts 20:29–30. God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time. And thou hast tried them who say they are apostles and are not: and hast found them liars: tribulation. 12And to the Angel of the Church of Pergamus write: Thus says he who holds the sharp two-edged spear: 13I know where you dwell, where the seat of Satan is, and that you hold to my name and have not denied my faith, even in those days when Antipas was my faithful witness, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells. 11“‘“Whoever has ears ought to hear what the Spirit says to the churches.c The victor shall not be harmed by the second death.”’*. Revelation 2:18-29. There is no admonition; rather, the Christians are told that they will suffer much, even death, but the time of tribulation will be short compared to their eternal reward (Rev 2:10), and they will thus escape final damnation (Rev 2:11). * I know the slander of those who claim to be Jews and are not, but rather are members of the assembly of Satan.b 3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up … To the *church in Laodicea. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will … Chapters 2 and 3 are the "things that are" division of Revelation. For any queries contact us through the e-mail address given below. 2:2 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. Walks in the midst of the seven gold lampstands: this signifies that Christ is always present in the church; see note on Rev 1:4. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days. The Book of Revelation is the most mysterious book of the Bible. To the victor* I will give the right to eat from the tree of life that is in the garden of God.”’a. 15Likewise, you also have some people who hold to the teaching of [the] Nicolaitans. Otherwise, they too shall die (Rev 2:23). For this reason the Church held it necessary to issue special decrees on the subject in the Vatican Council. The last book in the biblical canon of the New Testament is the book of the Apocalypse (a.k.a. Consider how far you have fallen! Of the three Revelation passages given for funerals, this is the one chosen most often: I saw a new heaven and a new earth. * [2:20] The scheming and treacherous Jezebel of old (cf. 10Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. To Ephesus. Acts 16:14), membership in which may have involved festal meals in pagan temples. 3 Blessed is the one* who reads aloud and blessed are those who listen to this prophetic message and heed what is written in it, … To Thyatira. Revelation 2:2 I know thy works and thy labour and thy patience and how thou canst not bear them that are evil. They abused the principle of liberty enunciated by Paul (1 Cor 9:19–23). 12“To the angel of the church in Pergamum,* write this: “‘The one with the sharp two-edged sword says this: 16:31; 21:25; 2 Kin. This contains study questions for the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, the only Catholic study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version – 2nd Catholic Edition. 19I know your works, and your faith and charity, and your ministry and patient endurance, and that your more recent works are greater than the earlier ones. (Read Revelation 2:18-29) Even when the Lord knows the works of his people to be wrought in love, faith, zeal, and patience; yet if his eyes, which are as a flame of fire, observe them committing or allowing what is evil, he will rebuke, correct, or punish them. * * [2:7] Victor: referring to any Christian individual who holds fast to the faith and does God’s will in the face of persecution. * [2:12–17] The letter to Pergamum praises the members of the church for persevering in their faith in Christ even in the midst of a pagan setting and in face of persecution and martyrdom (Rev 2:13). Rev 22:2, 14, 19. 25Even so, that which you have, hold on to it until I return. . Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. You have some people there who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who instructed Balak to put a stumbling block before the Israelites: to eat food sacrificed to idols and to play the harlot.d Rev 3:4–5. The manner of Christ's appearing to him. * [2:8] Smyrna: modern Izmir, ca. The Catholic Reader's Bible - Gospels & Acts, Epistles & Revelation (2 Book Set) Scripture in its original form – without all the verse numbers, section heads, comments, references, and footnotes; Generous, single-column pages graced with handsome, readable type; 2 volumes: The 4 Gospels & Acts of the Apostles, and The Epistles and Revelation Nm 25:1–3; 31:16; 2 Pt 2:15; Jude 11), the Nicolaitans in Pergamum and Ephesus (Rev 2:6) accommodated their Christian faith to paganism. Kindly note that this site is maintained by a small group of enthusiastic Catholics and this is not from any Church or any Religious Organization. 25except that you must hold fast to what you have until I come. 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