Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 2:1 Cross-References
Explore 15 cross-references for Revelation 2:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 2 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
To the Church in Ephesus
“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;”
Revelation 2:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 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;... This verse from Revelation's vision of letters to ephesus, smyrna, pergamum, thyatira - love lost, faithful suffering, compromise employs apocalyptic imagery rich with Old Testament allusions and symbolic meaning. The Greek text uses vivid apocalyptic language characteristic of Jewish prophetic literature, drawing heavily from Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Zechariah.The symbolism must be interpreted within its first-ce...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 2:1
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“and the seven golden lampstands. The seven stars are the angels{or”
“And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.”
“{TR adds I am the Alpha and the Omega”
“who has his eyes like a flame of fire”
“who was dead”
“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;”
“he who is true”
“the Faithful and True Witness”
“and the seven stars says these things: I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.,And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.,,,,,,,,”
“there I am in the midst of them.,For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.,,,,,,,,”