Revelation 2:6

But this is in your favor – You hate the life lived by the Nikolaitans, and I also hate it.

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In The King James Version

But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate.

In Context

5Therefore remember from what you have fallen, and repent, and live the life that you lived before; or else, I will come and remove your Lamp from its place, unless you repent.

7Anyone with ears should hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches. To him who conquers – to him I will give the right to eat the fruit of the Tree of life, which stands in the Paradise of God.

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Cross References

Psalms 26:5I hate the assembly of knaves, I would never sit down with the wicked;

Psalms 139:21Do I not hate those who hate you, Lord? Do I not loathe those who resist you?

Revelation 2:14Yet I have a few things against you – You have among you those who hold to the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put temptations in the way of the Israelites, so that they should eat idol-offerings and commit licentious acts.

Matthew Henry on Revelation 2:2-8

The Church in Ephesus. ( a. d. 95.) 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: 3 And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. 4… Read the whole commentary →

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