Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 2:3 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 2:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 2 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.”
Revelation 2:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 2:3
And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.... 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-century context while recognizing timeless spiritual realities. The imagery would r...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 2:3
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“having done the will of God”
“brothers”
“for we will reap in due season”
“Knowing this”
“seeing we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses”
“according to the might of his glory”
“but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherited the promises.”
“because they don't know him who sent me.”
“having patiently endured”
“and wait patiently for him. Don't fret because of him who prospers in his way”