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. * [2:13] Satan’s throne: the reference is to emperor worship and other pagan practices that flourished in Pergamum, perhaps specifically to the white marble altar erected and dedicated to Zeus by Eumenes II (197–160 B.C.). 16Therefore, repent. Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. ‘These things says the Son of God, # Rev. To the *church in Thyatira. Rev 3:4–5. It urges them to repent (Rev 2:16) and promises them the hidden manna and Christ’s amulet (Rev 2:17). 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. 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 * [2:6] Nicolaitans: these are perhaps the impostors of Rev 2:2; see note on Rev 2:14–15. 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. 14* Yet I have a few things against you. Revelation 2:8-11. 7Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. * [2:11] The second death: this refers to the eternal death, when sinners will receive their final punishment; cf. Directions what to write to the angels or bishops of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamus and Thyatira. 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. It is used here as a symbol of victory and joy; cf. New name: this is a reference to the Christian’s rebirth in Christ; cf. Revelation 3:1-6. 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. 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. Revelation 2:18-29. 20But I have a few things against you. 24But I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not uphold this teaching and know nothing of the so-called deep secrets of Satan:* on you I will place no further burden, Christians have been interpreting this book for centuries. Otherwise, I will come to you quickly and wage war against them with the sword of my mouth. 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.*. 14But I have a few things against you. Rev 20:6, 14–15; 21:8. forty-five miles northeast of Smyrna, a center for various kinds of pagan worship. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB’s) mission is to encounter the mercy of Christ and to accompany His people with joy. Revelation 7:14 And I said to him: My Lord, thou knowest. But it admonishes them about members who advocate an unprincipled morality (Rev 2:14; cf. To the *church in Sardis. * [2:9–10] The church in Smyrna was materially poor but spiritually rich. * [2:18] Thyatira: modern Akhisar, ca. Acts 20:29–30. Revelation. 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:. White amulet: literally, “white stone,” on which was written a magical name, whose power could be tapped by one who knew the secret name. * 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; . Ignatius Catholic Study Bible The Letters of St. John, and Revelation Scott Hahn and Curtis Mitch . Ps 2:8–9) and resurrection victory over death, symbolized by the morning star; cf. * [2:12] Pergamum: modern Bergama, ca. 15And you also have those who hold to the doctrine of the Nicolaitans. 4But I have this against you: that you have relinquished your first charity. 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. God sees and addresses the conditions that existed within the seven churches at that time. * [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). And thou hast tried them who say they are apostles and are not: and hast found them liars: tribulation. a. Revelation), written by John toward the end of the reign of Emperor Domitian (A.D. 95), when he was in exile on the island of Patmos. For this reason the Church held it necessary to issue special decrees on the subject in the Vatican Council. 22. 28just as I received authority from my Father. 27And he shall rule them with an iron rod, and they shall be broken like the earthenware of a potter. 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 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear evil men but have tested those who call themselves apostles but are not, and found them to be false; 3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name’s … If you do less, I will come to you quickly and I will fight against these ones with the sword of my mouth. The Bible calls itself "the Word of God." 2 Pt 2:15; Jude 11) and others who follow the teaching of the Nicolaitans (Rev 2:15; see note there). In many ways God spoke to us--He revealed Himself. 6But you have this in your favor: you hate the works of the Nicolaitans,* which I also hate. 19“I know your works, your love, faith, service, and endurance, and that your last works are greater than the first. 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 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. 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 To Ephesus. 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. Her fate is sealed, but there is hope of repentance for her followers (Rev 2:21–22). Whoever will prevail, he shall not be harmed by the second death. * 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. 10Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give to you the crown of life. To the Church in Ephesus(Acts 19:8–12; Ephesians 1:1–2). * [2:7] Victor: referring to any Christian individual who holds fast to the faith and does God’s will in the face of persecution. Consider how far you have fallen! The other six churches were located in the same province, situated roughly in a circle; they were selected for geographical reasons rather than for the size of their Christian communities. 17Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will … And he said to me: These are they who are come out of great tribulation and have washed their robes and have made them white in the … For more information on the study Bible, or to 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: 2I know your works, and your hardship and patient endurance, and that you cannot stand those who are evil. The Lord is not slow about his promise as some count slowness, but is forbearing toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance. 11Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. St. John is ordered to write to the seven churches in Asia. 1:14, 15 who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: 19 # Rev. Rev 3:12; 19:12; Is 62:2; 65:15. To the *church in Philadelphia. And I will give to him a white emblem, and on the emblem, a new name has been written, which no one knows, except the one who receives it. 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: [2:7] 11, 17, 29; 3:6, 13, 22; 13:9; Mt 11:15. d. [2:14] Nm 22–24; 25:1–3; 31:16; 2 Pt 2:15; Jude 11. Acts 14:2, 19; 17:5, 13. This contains study questions for the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, the only Catholic study Bible based on the Revised Standard Version – 2nd Catholic Edition. 7“‘“Whoever has ears ought to hear what the Spirit says to the churches. However, there is also an element of future application: Modern churches will be able to see the same conditions within themselves. 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). * [2:18–29] The letter to Thyatira praises the progress in virtue of this small Christian community (Rev 2:19) but admonishes them for tolerating a false prophet who leads them astray (Rev 2:20). There is little evidence for connecting this group with Nicolaus, the proselyte from Antioch, mentioned in Acts 6:5. 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, … But I say to you, To Ephesus. 16:31; 21:25; 2 Kin. Copyright 2019-2021 USCCB, please review our Privacy Policy, On Fraternity and Social Friendship (Fratelli Tutti). They are warned against Satanic power or knowledge (Rev 2:24–25). 20 Nevertheless I have a few things against you, because you allow that woman # 1 Kin. 23I will also put her children* to death. To the *church in Laodicea. 18“To the angel of the church in Thyatira,* write this: “‘The Son of God, whose eyes are like a fiery flame and whose feet are like polished brass, says this: 3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up … 1 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to show his servants what must happen soon. 2:2 “I know your works, love, service, faith, and your patience; and as for your works, the last are more than the first. * [2:23] Children: spiritual descendants. To the victor* I will give the right to eat from the tree of life that is in the garden of God.”’a. * [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. 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. 17“‘“Whoever has ears ought to hear what the Spirit says to the churches. 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 “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. Accusations made by Jewish brethren there occasioned the persecution of Christians; cf. 3Moreover, you have endurance and have suffered for my name, and you have not grown weary. To Thyatira. ©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. 23And I will put her sons to death, and all the Churches shall know that I am the one who examines temperaments and hearts. 9“I know your tribulation and poverty, but you are rich. Rev 22:2, 14, 19. * [2:8] Smyrna: modern Izmir, ca. For any queries contact us through the e-mail address given below. 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. 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: 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. * And to him I will give the morning star. * 6But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. Divine Revelation "By Letter" (2 Thess 2:15): The Bible. And you will have tribulation for ten days. Ps 78:24–25. CHAPTER 1. 13“I know that you live where Satan’s throne* is, and yet you hold fast to my name and have not denied your faith in me, not even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was martyred among you, where Satan lives. The last book in the biblical canon of the New Testament is the book of the Apocalypse (a.k.a. forty miles southeast of Pergamum, a frontier town famous for its workers’ guilds (cf. 21I have given her time to repent, but she refuses to repent of her harlotry. 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). The prophetic book is encrypted with many codes and riddles from the Old and New Testaments. Rev 22:16. 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: 18And to the Angel of the Church of Thyatira write: Thus says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like shining brass. Revelation 2 New American Standard Bible 1995 (NASB1995) Message to Ephesus. * [2:1] Ephesus: this great ancient city had a population of ca. Yet, Jesus, the Son of God, is the perfect revelation … 26“‘“To the victor,* who keeps to my ways* until the end. * [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). Behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tested. 25except that you must hold fast to what you have until I come. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John,a. Revelation 3:7-13. * [2:26] Who keeps to my ways: literally, “who keeps my works.”. Catholic Gallery offers Daily Mass Readings, Prayers, Quotes, Bible Online, Yearly plan to read bible, Saint of the day and much more. To the *church in Pergamum. The Catholic faith is based on divine revelation. Revelation 2, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was originally compiled by priest … * [2:26–28] The Christian who perseveres in faith will share in Christ’s messianic authority (cf. To Pergamum. It was renowned for its loyalty to Rome, and it also had a large Jewish community very hostile toward Christians. 5And so, call to mind the place from which you have fallen, and do penance, and do the first works. Chapter 2 begins the messages to the seven churches. 10You should fear nothing amid those things which you will suffer. 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 7, George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary was originally compiled by priest … * I know the slander of those who claim to be Jews and are not, but rather are members of the assembly of Satan.b somewhat . 4Yet I hold this against you: you have lost the love you had at first. 28The same I also have received from my Father. Revelation 2:2 I know thy works and thy labour and thy patience and how thou canst not bear them that are evil. 5Realize how far you have fallen. The manner of Christ's appearing to him. 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.”’*. * [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). thirty miles north of Ephesus, and the chief city of Lydia, with a temple to the goddess Roma. 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). * [2:14–15] Like Balaam, the biblical prototype of the religious compromiser (cf. 250,000; it was the capital of the Roman province of Asia and the commercial, cultural, and religious center of Asia. 3And you have patient endurance for the sake of my name, and you have not fallen away. For you have, in that place, those who hold to the doctrine of Balaam, who instructed Balak to cast a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, to eat and to commit fornication. 25Even so, that which you have, hold on to it until I return. To him who prevails, I will give the hidden manna. Repent and do the things you did at first. * 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. 15Likewise, you also have some people who hold to the teaching of [the] Nicolaitans. I also saw the holy city, a new Jerusalem, coming down out… The tree of life that is in the garden of God: this is a reference to the tree in the primeval paradise (Gn 2:9); cf. To him who prevails, I will give to eat from the Tree of Life, which is in the Paradise of my God. The Book of Revelation is the most mysterious book of the Bible. 16So do penance to the same extent. 29Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches.”. Revelation 2:1-3:22: To the *church in Ephesus. Repent, and do the works you did at first. To the *church in Smyrna. * [2:17] The hidden manna: this is the food of life; cf. Otherwise, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent. It also had an outstanding library (the word parchment is derived from its name). because--Translate, "I have against thee (this) that," &c. It is not a mere somewhat"; it … And so, you have tested those who declare themselves to be Apostles and are not, and you have found them to be liars. 12“To the angel of the church in Pergamum,* write this: “‘The one with the sharp two-edged sword says this: 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. Revelation 2:12-17. If you do not repent, I will … * [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). 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. . book of Revelation 2:1–29 REV 2:23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. And I will give to him the morning star. (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. Acts 16:14), membership in which may have involved festal meals in pagan temples. 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. 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 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. To Smyrna. For Catholic Christians, the Bible--the Old and New Testaments--is more than a document of mere historical interest. 3 Moreover, you have endurance and have suffered for … Revelation 2:1-7. 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