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Revelation 2:9 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 2:9 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 2 verse 9 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”
Revelation 2:9 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 2:9
I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.... 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...
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Cross-References for Revelation 2:9
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“I give of the synagogue of Satan”
“my beloved brothers. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith”
“that”
“that are of Israel.”
“yet always rejoicing; as poor”
“neither is that circumcision which is outward in the flesh;”
“that they be rich in good works”
“and said”