John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is , and which was , and which is to come ; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
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Gill's Exposition
John to the seven churches which are in Asia,.... In lesser Asia; their names are mentioned in Rev 1:11,
grace be unto you, and peace; which is the common salutation of the apostles in all their…
Barnes' Notes
John to the seven churches which are in Asia - The word “Asia” is used in quite different senses by different writers. It is used: (1)As referring to the whole eastern continent now known by that…
Adam Clarke
John to the seven Churches - The apostle begins this much in the manner of the Jewish prophets. They often name themselves in the messages which they receive from God to deliver to the people; e.g.…
We have here an apostolic benediction on those who should give a due regard to this divine revelation; and this benediction is given more generally and more especially.
I. More generally, to all who…
Cambridge Bible
Prologue, Rev 1:4-9
4. John The Apostle, the son of Zebedee, who (probably afterwards) wrote the Gospel: see Introduction.
seven churches The number of course is symbolical or representative: there…
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