Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 3:20 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Revelation 3:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 3 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”
Revelation 3:20 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 3:20
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.... 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 interpreted within its first-century context while recognizin...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 3:20
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“when he returns from the marriage feast; that”
“Write, 'Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.' He said to me”
“and keeps them”
“when you see all these things”
“but my heart was awake. It is the voice of my beloved who knocks: Open to me, my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled; for my head is filled with dew, and my hair with the dampness of the night.”
“'Prepare my supper”