Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 2:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 2:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 2 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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.”
Revelation 2:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 2:5
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.... 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 wi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 2:5
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“and keep the things that remain”
“I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore”
“or else I am coming to you quickly”
“return to Yahweh your God; for you have fallen because of your sin.”
“but she refuses to repent of her sexual immorality.”
“and all your doings”
“and the hearts of the children to their fathers”
“'to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children”