Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 2:4 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Revelation 2:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 2 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.”
Revelation 2:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 2:4
Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.... 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 resonate power...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 2:4
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“the love of many will grow cold.”
“and cry in the ears of Jerusalem”
“so as to forget your work and the labor of love which you showed toward his name”
“that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and all discernment;”
“brothers”
“the Faithful and True Witness”
“you have no need that one write to you. For you yourselves are taught by God to love one another”
“I don't regard myself as yet having taken hold”
“because you have there some who hold the teaching of Balaam”
“that you tolerate your{TR”