[[Revelation 1|<< Revelation 1]] | [[Revelation|Revelation]] | [[Revelation 3|Revelation 3 >>]] ### Revelation 2 1 UNTO the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; ^1 2 I know thy works, and thy labor, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: ^2 3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast labored, and hast not fainted. ^3 4 Nevertheless I have _somewhat_ against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. ^4 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. ^5 6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. ^6 7 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God. ^7 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; ^8 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. ^9 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast _some_ of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. ^10 11 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcomes shall not be hurt of the second death. ^11 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which has the sharp sword with two edges; ^12 13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, _even_ where Satan's seat _is:_ and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas _was_ my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwells. ^13 14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. ^14 15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, which thing I hate. ^15 16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. ^16 17 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcomes will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knows saving he that receives _it_. ^17 18 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who has his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet _are_ like fine brass; ^18 19 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last _to_ _be_ more than the first. ^19 20 Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calls herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. ^20 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. ^21 22 Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. ^22 23 And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searches the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. ^23 24 But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden. ^24 25 But that which ye have _already_ hold fast till I come. ^25 26 And he that overcomes, and keeps my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: ^26 27 And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. ^27 28 And I will give him the morning star. ^28 29 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. ^29