Revelation 2:17

He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give of the secret manna, and I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name, of which no one has knowledge but he to whom it is given.

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He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh 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 knoweth saving he that receiveth it .

In Context

16See, then, that you have a change of heart; or I will come to you quickly, and will make war against them with the sword of my mouth.

18And to the angel of the church in Thyatira say: These things says the Son of God, whose eyes are like a flame of fire, and his feet like polished brass:

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Cross References

Psalms 36:8\36:7\How good is your loving mercy, O God! the children of men take cover under the shade of your wings.

Proverbs 14:10No one has knowledge of a man's grief but himself; and a strange person has no part in his joy.

Isaiah 62:2And the nations will see your righteousness, and all kings your glory: and you will have a new name, given by the mouth of the Lord.

Mark 7:16[]

John 6:48I am the bread of life.

Matthew Henry on Revelation 2:13-18

The Church in Pergamos. ( a. d. 95.) 12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; 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 dwelleth. 14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to… Read the whole commentary →

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