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Revelation 2:12

Revelation 2:12
And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write,.... Of the city of Pergamos; see Gill on Rev 1:11. In it was a church of Christ, but when it begun, and how long it lasted, is not certain. Antipas,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And to the angel of the church in Pergamos - See the notes on Rev 1:20. These things saith he which hath the sharp sword, ... - See the notes on Rev 1:16. Compare Heb 4:12; Ecc 12:11; Isa 49:2. Prof.…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The angel of the Church in Pergamos - See the description of this place, Rev 1:11.

Which hath the sharp sword - See on Rev 1:16 (note). The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, cuts every…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Revelation 2:12-17

Here also we are to consider,

I. The inscription of this message. 1. To whom it was sent: To the angel of the church of Pergamos. Whether this was a city raised up out of the ruins of old Troy, a Troy…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Church in Pergamos. 12 17

12. he which hath the sharp sword Mentioned because He threatens to use it, Rev 2:16.