Revelation 3:8

I have knowledge of your works (see, I have put before you an open door which may be shut by no one), and that you have a little strength, and have kept my word, and have been true to my name.

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In The King James Version

I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

In Context

7And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia say: These things says he who is holy, he who is true, he who has the key of David, opening the door so that it may be shut by no one, and shutting it so that it may be open to no one.

9See, I will make those of the Synagogue of Satan who say they are Jews, and are not, but say what is false; I will make them come and give worship before your feet, and see my love for you.

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Cross References

Daniel 11:34Now at the time of their downfall they will have a little help, but numbers will be joined to them in the town, and in their separate heritages.

Luke 12:9But if anyone says before men that he has no knowledge of me, I will say that I have no knowledge of him before the angels of God.

John 15:20Keep in mind the words I said to you, A servant is not greater than his lord. If they were cruel to me, they will be cruel to you; if they kept my words, they will keep yours.

Acts 3:13The God of Abraham, of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has given glory to his servant Jesus; whom you gave up, turning your backs on him, when Pilate had made the decision to let him go free.

1 Corinthians 16:9For a great and important door there is open to me, and there are a number of people against me.

2 Corinthians 12:8And about this thing I made request to the Lord three times that it might be taken away from me.

Matthew Henry on Revelation 3:8-14

The Church in Philadelphia. ( a. d. 95.) 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. 9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not,… Read the whole commentary →

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