Thematic Bible
Revelation 2:1 (show verse)
To the angel of the church of Ephesus, write, "HE that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks, says thus,
Angels » Of the churches
Christian ministers » Servants » Stars
Christian ministers » Called » Angels of the church
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Ephesus
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Repentance » The reward for not repenting
Stars » Illustrative » Of ministers
Titles and names of ministers » Angels of the church
Titles and names of ministers » Stars
Christian ministers » Servants » Stars
Christian ministers » Called » Angels of the church
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Ephesus
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Repentance » The reward for not repenting
Stars » Illustrative » Of ministers
Titles and names of ministers » Angels of the church
Titles and names of ministers » Stars
Revelation 2:2 (show verse)
I know thy works, thy labour, and thy patience, and that thou canst not bear those who are evil: thou hast tried those who say they are apostles, but are not; and hast found them lyars:
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints hate and avoid
Apostles » FALSE
Decision » Instances of » Ephesians
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Heart » Renewed » Tested
Heresy » Teachers of, among early Christians
Patience » Examples of
Patience » Commended
Patience » Instances of » The congregation at ephesus
Religious zeal » Instances of » Ephesians
Repentance » The reward for not repenting
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
Apostles » FALSE
Decision » Instances of » Ephesians
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Good » Works encouraged » Examples of
Heart » Renewed » Tested
Heresy » Teachers of, among early Christians
Patience » Examples of
Patience » Commended
Patience » Instances of » The congregation at ephesus
Religious zeal » Instances of » Ephesians
Repentance » The reward for not repenting
Works, good » Encouraged » Examples of
Revelation 2:3 (show verse)
thou hast suffer'd, hast patience, for my name's sake thou hast laboured, and hast not fainted.
Afflictions » Moments of Discouragement » True believers do not faint under
Decision » Instances of » Ephesians
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Faint not » True believers do not faint under afflictions
Patience » Commended
Patience » Instances of » The congregation at ephesus
Religious zeal » Instances of » Ephesians
Repentance » The reward for not repenting
Trials » True believers do not faint under
Decision » Instances of » Ephesians
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Faint not » True believers do not faint under afflictions
Patience » Commended
Patience » Instances of » The congregation at ephesus
Religious zeal » Instances of » Ephesians
Repentance » The reward for not repenting
Trials » True believers do not faint under
Revelation 2:4 (show verse)
nevertheless, I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
Affections » Should not grow cold
Backsliders » Instances of » Churches of asia
Backsliding » Results of » Loss of spiritual enthusiasm
Backsliding » Is leaving the first love
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Love » For Christ » Grown cold
Love to Christ » Decrease of, rebuked
Lukewarmness » Figurative
Repentance » The reward for not repenting
Backsliders » Instances of » Churches of asia
Backsliding » Results of » Loss of spiritual enthusiasm
Backsliding » Is leaving the first love
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Love » For Christ » Grown cold
Love to Christ » Decrease of, rebuked
Lukewarmness » Figurative
Repentance » The reward for not repenting
Revelation 2:5 (show verse)
remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place except thou repent.
The call of God » Rejection of, leads to » Withdrawal of the means of grace
Candlestick » Symbolical
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Privileges » Misused » Withdrawn
Repentance » Repenting
Repentance » The reward for not repenting
Repentance » Neglect of, followed by swift judgment
Repentance » Commanded by Christ
Candlestick » Symbolical
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Privileges » Misused » Withdrawn
Repentance » Repenting
Repentance » The reward for not repenting
Repentance » Neglect of, followed by swift judgment
Repentance » Commanded by Christ
Revelation 2:6 (show verse)
but in this thou art right, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
Revelation 2:7 (show verse)
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, to him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of my God."
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Spiritual food
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Spiritual food » General references to
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Spiritual food
Life » Tested, by the lord » Tree of
Life » Tree of
Eternal life » Results from » Eating of the tree of life
Overcomers » Spiritual food
Parables » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The barren fig tree, luke 13
Paradise » The place of glorified spirits
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
Tree of life » Where the tree of life is
Tree of life » Who shall have access to the tree of life
Trees » Illustrative » Of Christ
Victory/overcoming » Those that overcome (are victorious)
War » Figurative » Eat from the tree of life
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Eat of the tree of life
Ephesus » Apocalyptic message to
Spiritual food » General references to
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Spiritual food
Life » Tested, by the lord » Tree of
Life » Tree of
Eternal life » Results from » Eating of the tree of life
Overcomers » Spiritual food
Parables » Of Christ found in one gospel only, (chapter specified) » The barren fig tree, luke 13
Paradise » The place of glorified spirits
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
Tree of life » Where the tree of life is
Tree of life » Who shall have access to the tree of life
Trees » Illustrative » Of Christ
Victory/overcoming » Those that overcome (are victorious)
War » Figurative » Eat from the tree of life
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Eat of the tree of life
Revelation 2:8 (show verse)
And to the angel of the church in Smyrna, write, "THESE things saith the first and last, who was dead, and is alive."
Angels » Of the churches
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Smyrna
Endurance » The reward for enduring
Faith/faithfulness » The reward for keeping the faith
Jesus Christ » Names of » First and last
Life » Jesus Christ giving life
Persecution » Instances of » Of the congregation at smyrna
Smyrna » One of the "seven congregations" in
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
The fruit of righteousness » Who shall receive a crown of righteousness
Church » List of congregations of Christians » Smyrna
Endurance » The reward for enduring
Faith/faithfulness » The reward for keeping the faith
Jesus Christ » Names of » First and last
Life » Jesus Christ giving life
Persecution » Instances of » Of the congregation at smyrna
Smyrna » One of the "seven congregations" in
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
The fruit of righteousness » Who shall receive a crown of righteousness
Revelation 2:9 (show verse)
"I know thy works, thy tribulation and poverty (tho' thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of satan.
Blasphemy » Hypocrisy counted as
Blasphemy » Instances of » Backslidden ephesians
Endurance » The reward for enduring
Faith/faithfulness » The reward for keeping the faith
Life » Jesus Christ giving life
Persecution » Instances of » Of the congregation at smyrna
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » The church at smyrna
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Satan » The synagogue of
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
Synagogue » Of satan
The fruit of righteousness » Who shall receive a crown of righteousness
Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience
Blasphemy » Instances of » Backslidden ephesians
Endurance » The reward for enduring
Faith/faithfulness » The reward for keeping the faith
Life » Jesus Christ giving life
Persecution » Instances of » Of the congregation at smyrna
Poverty » Of the righteous, examples of » The church at smyrna
Riches, spiritual » General references to » Examples of
Satan » The synagogue of
Spiritual » Riches general references to » Examples of
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
Synagogue » Of satan
The fruit of righteousness » Who shall receive a crown of righteousness
Trials » Tribulation, a part of earthly experience
Revelation 2:10 (show verse)
fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Adversary » Power of » Preying upon men
Church » Enemies of » Predicted concerning the church
Consolation under Affliction » To the tempted
Crown » Figurative
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the Death of saints » Leads to » A crown of life
Devil/devils » What satan does
Endowments » Spiritual promised » A spiritual crown
Endurance » The reward for enduring
Faith/faithfulness » The reward for keeping the faith
Faithfulness » Should be unto death
Fear » What not to fear
Fidelity » In business » Rewards of
Gifts » Presents to men spiritual » A spiritual crown
God » Spiritual promised » A spiritual crown
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » A spiritual crown
Heart » Renewed » Tested
Life » Jesus Christ giving life
Martyrdom » Inflicted at the instigation of the devil
Martyrdom » Reward of
Martyrdom » Saints » Should not fear
Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Persecution » Instances of » Of the congregation at smyrna
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Tribulations of the righteous
Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of life
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Faithfulness unto death
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Preying upon men
Satan's » Work » Preying upon men
Serpent » Power of » Preying upon men
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A spiritual crown
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of glory
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Tempter » Power of » Preying upon men
The fruit of righteousness » Who shall receive a crown of righteousness
the future » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
satan's Work » Preying upon men
Church » Enemies of » Predicted concerning the church
Consolation under Affliction » To the tempted
Crown » Figurative
Crowns » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the Death of saints » Leads to » A crown of life
Devil/devils » What satan does
Endowments » Spiritual promised » A spiritual crown
Endurance » The reward for enduring
Faith/faithfulness » The reward for keeping the faith
Faithfulness » Should be unto death
Fear » What not to fear
Fidelity » In business » Rewards of
Gifts » Presents to men spiritual » A spiritual crown
God » Spiritual promised » A spiritual crown
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » A spiritual crown
Heart » Renewed » Tested
Life » Jesus Christ giving life
Martyrdom » Inflicted at the instigation of the devil
Martyrdom » Reward of
Martyrdom » Saints » Should not fear
Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Persecution » Instances of » Of the congregation at smyrna
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Tribulations of the righteous
Reward » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
the Reward of saints » Described as » A crown of life
the Reward of saints » The prospect of, should lead to » Faithfulness unto death
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Preying upon men
Satan's » Work » Preying upon men
Serpent » Power of » Preying upon men
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A spiritual crown
Spiritual » Crowns » The crown of glory
Suffering » Those that suffer for jesus Christ
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Persecution » Predicted concerning the church
Tempter » Power of » Preying upon men
The fruit of righteousness » Who shall receive a crown of righteousness
the future » Spiritual crowns » The crown of glory
satan's Work » Preying upon men
Revelation 2:11 (show verse)
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, he that overcometh, shall not be hurt by the second death."
death » Who shall not die
death » The second death
eternal Death » Saints shall escape
eternal Death » Is called » The second death
Hearing » Spiritual of believers
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Second death
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
War » Figurative » Not be hurt by the second death
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Not be hurt by the second death
death » The second death
eternal Death » Saints shall escape
eternal Death » Is called » The second death
Hearing » Spiritual of believers
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Second death
Spiritual » Hearing » Spiritual of believers
War » Figurative » Not be hurt by the second death
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Not be hurt by the second death
Revelation 2:12 (show verse)
And to the angel of the church in Pergamos, write, "THESE things, saith he, who hath the sharp sword with two edges,
Revelation 2:13 (show verse)
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where the throne of satan is: thou maintainest my name, and hast not renounced your faith in me, even at a time when Antipas my faithful martyr was slain among you, where Satan dwells.
Antipas » A martyr
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Church in pergamos
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Antipas
Martyrdom » Inflicted at the instigation of the devil
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Antipas
Pergamos » One of the "seven congregations" in
Persecution » Instances of » Of antipas
teaching » Those that teach others to break the commandments
War/weapons » The word of God being a sword
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Church in pergamos
Faithfulness » Exemplified » Antipas
Martyrdom » Inflicted at the instigation of the devil
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Antipas
Pergamos » One of the "seven congregations" in
Persecution » Instances of » Of antipas
teaching » Those that teach others to break the commandments
War/weapons » The word of God being a sword
Revelation 2:14 (show verse)
but I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there those that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who counselled Balac to ensnare the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.
Affections » False teachers seek to captivate
Backsliders » Instances of » Churches of asia
balaam » Counsel of, an occasion of israel's corruption with the midianites
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Israel seduced to idolatry, &c by advice of balaam
false Doctrines » Hateful to God
Lukewarmness » Instances of » A congregation at » Pergamos
Offence » Exemplified
Pergamos » One of the "seven congregations" in
Stumbling » Figurative » Stumbling-block
teaching » Those that teach others to break the commandments
War/weapons » The word of God being a sword
Backsliders » Instances of » Churches of asia
balaam » Counsel of, an occasion of israel's corruption with the midianites
journey of israel through the Desert » Return to the plains of moab » Israel seduced to idolatry, &c by advice of balaam
false Doctrines » Hateful to God
Lukewarmness » Instances of » A congregation at » Pergamos
Offence » Exemplified
Pergamos » One of the "seven congregations" in
Stumbling » Figurative » Stumbling-block
teaching » Those that teach others to break the commandments
War/weapons » The word of God being a sword
Revelation 2:15 (show verse)
you have likewise those that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which I hate.
Backsliders » Instances of » Churches of asia
balaam » Counsel of, an occasion of israel's corruption with the midianites
false Doctrines » Hateful to God
Lukewarmness » Instances of » A congregation at » Pergamos
Pergamos » One of the "seven congregations" in
teaching » Those that teach others to break the commandments
War/weapons » The word of God being a sword
balaam » Counsel of, an occasion of israel's corruption with the midianites
false Doctrines » Hateful to God
Lukewarmness » Instances of » A congregation at » Pergamos
Pergamos » One of the "seven congregations" in
teaching » Those that teach others to break the commandments
War/weapons » The word of God being a sword
Revelation 2:16 (show verse)
repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
Fellowship » With the wicked » Punishment of
Lukewarmness » Instances of » A congregation at » Pergamos
Pergamos » One of the "seven congregations" in
Repentance » Neglect of, followed by swift judgment
teaching » Those that teach others to break the commandments
War/weapons » The word of God being a sword
Weapons » Spiritual » Sword of the spirit
Lukewarmness » Instances of » A congregation at » Pergamos
Pergamos » One of the "seven congregations" in
Repentance » Neglect of, followed by swift judgment
teaching » Those that teach others to break the commandments
War/weapons » The word of God being a sword
Weapons » Spiritual » Sword of the spirit
Revelation 2:17 (show verse)
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith unto the churches: to him that overcometh, will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man understands, except he that receives it."
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » A new name
Endowments » Spiritual promised » A spiritual crown
Spiritual food » General references to
Gifts » Presents to men spiritual » A spiritual crown
God » Spiritual promised » A spiritual crown
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » A spiritual crown
God's Promises » To the overcomers » A new name
Manna » Figurative
Manna » Illustrative of » Blessedness given to saints
Name » Who shall receive a new name
Overcomers » A new name
Pergamos » One of the "seven congregations" in
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A spiritual crown
Stones » Figurative » Of the witness of the spirit, the white stone
Travelers » Tesseræ hospitales or pledges of hospitality, alluded to
War » Figurative » Those who overcome in, will eat of the hidden manna
War » Figurative » Have a white stone, and in it a new name written
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Have a white stone, and in it a new name written
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Eat of the hidden manna
Endowments » Spiritual promised » A spiritual crown
Spiritual food » General references to
Gifts » Presents to men spiritual » A spiritual crown
God » Spiritual promised » A spiritual crown
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » A spiritual crown
God's Promises » To the overcomers » A new name
Manna » Figurative
Manna » Illustrative of » Blessedness given to saints
Name » Who shall receive a new name
Overcomers » A new name
Pergamos » One of the "seven congregations" in
Spiritual » Fellowship with Christ » Food
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » A spiritual crown
Stones » Figurative » Of the witness of the spirit, the white stone
Travelers » Tesseræ hospitales or pledges of hospitality, alluded to
War » Figurative » Those who overcome in, will eat of the hidden manna
War » Figurative » Have a white stone, and in it a new name written
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Have a white stone, and in it a new name written
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Eat of the hidden manna
Revelation 2:18 (show verse)
And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira, write, "THESE things saith the son of God, whose eyes are like a flame of fire, and his feet like fine brass; I know thy works,
Revelation 2:19 (show verse)
your charitable offices, your faith, and your patience, and that your last works exceed the first.
Revelation 2:20 (show verse)
notwithstanding, I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezabel, who stiles herself a prophetess, and teaches and seduces my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed to idols.
Adultery » Adulterers and adulteresses
Affections » False teachers seek to captivate
Backsliders » Instances of » Churches of asia
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Heart » The lord looking upon the heart
Jezebel » Figurative
Lukewarmness » Instances of » A congregation at » Thyatira
Prophetesses » Jezebel
False prophets » Women sometimes acted as
Tribulation » Who will have tribulation
Affections » False teachers seek to captivate
Backsliders » Instances of » Churches of asia
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Heart » The lord looking upon the heart
Jezebel » Figurative
Lukewarmness » Instances of » A congregation at » Thyatira
Prophetesses » Jezebel
False prophets » Women sometimes acted as
Tribulation » Who will have tribulation
Revelation 2:21 (show verse)
I gave her space to repent of her fornication, but she repented not.
Revelation 2:22 (show verse)
behold, I will confine her to her bed, and those that commit adultery with her I will severely afflict, except they repent of their actions.
Revelation 2:23 (show verse)
I will strike her children dead; and all the churches shall know that I am he who searcheth the reins and the heart: and I will give to every one of you according to your works.
Revelation 2:24 (show verse)
but I say to the rest that are in Thyatira, who do not follow this doctrine, and have not been initiated in the depths, as they are called, of satan, I will put upon you no other burden, but what you have:
Revelation 2:25 (show verse)
hold that fast till I come.
Revelation 2:26 (show verse)
he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
Battle of Life » Promises of ultimate triumph » Authority
Christ » Gifts of » Legacy of peace
Endowments » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Legacy of peace
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Legacy of peace
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Overcomers » Authority
Perseverance » Promises to
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Legacy of peace
War » Figurative » Have power over the nations
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Have power over the nations
Christ » Gifts of » Legacy of peace
Endowments » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Legacy of peace
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Legacy of peace
God's Promises » To the overcomers » Authority
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Overcomers » Authority
Perseverance » Promises to
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Legacy of peace
War » Figurative » Have power over the nations
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Have power over the nations
Revelation 2:27 (show verse)
he shall rule them with a rod of iron: as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers, according to the power I have received of my father.
Arts and crafts » Names of various » Potters
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Rods for scourging
Iron » Illustrative » Of severe exercise of power
Iron » Made into » Rods
Kings of israel » Spiritual kingship, conditions of » Spiritual cleansing
spiritual Kingship » Spiritual cleansing
Perseverance » Promises to
Scepter (sceptre) » Made of iron
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Spiritual cleansing
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Iron » First recorded use of » Articles made of » Rods for scourging
Iron » Illustrative » Of severe exercise of power
Iron » Made into » Rods
Kings of israel » Spiritual kingship, conditions of » Spiritual cleansing
spiritual Kingship » Spiritual cleansing
Perseverance » Promises to
Scepter (sceptre) » Made of iron
Spiritual » Kings spiritual kingship, conditions of » Spiritual cleansing
Revelation 2:28 (show verse)
I will even give him the lustre of the morning-star.
Christ » Morning star » Name applied to
Christ » Star » Morning star - name applied to Christ
Christ » Gifts of » Legacy of peace
Endowments » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Legacy of peace
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Legacy of peace
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Morning » Illustrative » (star of,) of reward of saints
Perseverance » Promises to
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Legacy of peace
Stars » The morning star
Stars » Mentioned in scripture » Morning star
Stars » Illustrative » (morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints
War » Figurative » Have the morning star
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Have the morning star
Christ » Star » Morning star - name applied to Christ
Christ » Gifts of » Legacy of peace
Endowments » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Legacy of peace
Gifts » Seven gifts of Christ to believers » Legacy of peace
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Morning » Illustrative » (star of,) of reward of saints
Perseverance » Promises to
Seven » Gifts of Christ » Legacy of peace
Stars » The morning star
Stars » Mentioned in scripture » Morning star
Stars » Illustrative » (morning star,) of glory to be given to faithful saints
War » Figurative » Have the morning star
Warfare of saints » They who overcome in, shall » Have the morning star
Revelation 2:29 (show verse)
he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches."
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