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.
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Gill's Exposition
And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write,.... Of the city of Sardis See Gill on Rev 1:11 when, and by whom this church was founded, and who was the present angel or pastor of it, is not now to…
Barnes' Notes
The Epistle to the Church at Sardis The contents of the epistle to the church at Sardis Rev 3:1-6 are: The usual salutation to the angel of the church, Rev 3:1.
(2)The usual reference to the…
Adam Clarke
The seven Spirits, of God - See the note on Rev 1:4, Rev 1:16 (note), etc.
Thou hast a name that thou livest - Ye have the reputation of Christians, and consequently of being alive to God, through the…
Here is, I. The preface, showing, 1. To whom this letter is directed: To the angel of the church of Sardis, an ancient city of Lydia, on the banks of the mountain Tmolus, said to have been the chief…
Cambridge Bible
The Church in Sardis. Chap. Rev 3:1-6
1. that hath the seven Spirits of God See the last note on Rev 1:4. Though "the Seven Spirits" were mentioned there, we have not yet heard of them as specially…
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