Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 3:1 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Revelation 3:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 3 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
To the Church in Sardis
“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.”
Revelation 3:1 (KJV)
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Commentary on Revelation 3:1
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.... This verse from Revelation's vision of letters to sardis, philadelphia, laodicea - dead religion, faithful witness, lukewarmness 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 interpr...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 3:1
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“But she that liveth in pleasure is dead while she liveth.”
“even so faith apart from works is dead.”
“to the seven assemblies that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace”
“having forgiven us all our trespasses”
“shepherds who without fear feed themselves; clouds without water”
“my son”
“made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)”
“for this”
“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.”