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Unto the angel of the Church of Ephesus - By αγγελος, angel, we are to understand the messenger or person sent by God to preside over this Church; and to him the epistle is directed, not as pointing out his state, but the state of the Church under his care. Angel of the Church here answers exactly to that officer of the synagogue among the Jews called שליח ציבור sheliach tsibbur, the messenger of the Church, whose business it was to read, pray, and teach in the synagogue. The Church at Ephesus is first addressed, as being the place where John chiefly resided; and the city itself was the metropolis of that part of Asia. The angel or bishop at this time was most probably Timothy, who presided over that Church before St. John took up his residence there, and who is supposed to have continued in that office till a.d. 97, and to have been martyred a short time before St. John's return from Patmos. Holdeth the seven stars - Who particularly preserves, and guides, and upholds, not only the ministers of those seven Churches, but all the genuine ministers of his Gospel, in all ages and places. Walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks - Is the supreme Bishop and Head, not only of those Churches, but of all the Churches or congregations of his people throughout the world.
Quelle öffnen ↗EPISTLES TO EPHESUS, SMYRNA, PERGAMOS, THYATIRA. (Rev. 2:1-29) Ephesus--famed for the temple of Diana, one of the seven wonders of the world. For three years Paul labored there. He subsequently ordained Timothy superintending overseer or bishop there: probably his charge was but of a temporary nature. John, towards the close of his life, took it as the center from which he superintended the province. holdeth--Greek, "holdeth fast," as in Rev 2:25; Rev 3:11; compare Joh 10:28-29. The title of Christ here as "holding fast the seven stars (from Rev 1:16 : only that, for having is substituted holding fast in His grasp), and walking in the midst of the seven candlesticks," accords with the beginning of His address to the seven churches representing the universal Church. Walking expresses His unwearied activity in the Church, guarding her from internal and external evils, as the high priest moved to and fro in the sanctuary.
Quelle öffnen ↗Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write,.... Of the city of Ephesus; see Gill on Rev 1:11 and see Gill on Act 18:19. The church here seems to have been founded by the Apostle Paul, who continued here two years, by which means all Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, Act 19:10; of this church; see Gill on Act 20:17; it is named first, because it was the largest, most populous, and famous, and was nearest to Patmos, where John now was, and most known to him, it being the place where he had resided; and it was the place from whence the Gospel came to others, and spread itself in lesser Asia; but especially it is first written to, because it represented the church in the apostolic age; so that this letter contains the things which are, Rev 1:19; and in its very name, to the state of this church in Ephesus, there may be an allusion; either to "ephesis", which signifies "desire", and may be expressive of the fervent love of that pure and apostolic church to Jesus Christ at the beginning of it; their eager desire after more knowledge of him, and communion with him; after his word and ordinances, and the maintaining of the purity of them; after the spread of his Gospel, and the enlargement of his kingdom in the world; as well as after fellowship with the saints, and the spiritual welfare of each other: the allusion may be also to "aphesis", which signifies "remission", or an abatement; and so may point out the remissness and decay of the first love of these primitive Christians, towards the close of this state; of the abatement of the fervency of it, of which complaint is made in this epistle, and not without cause. This epistle is inscribed to the angel of this church, or the pastor of it; why ministers are called angels; see Gill on Rev 1:20; some think this was Timot…
Quelle öffnen ↗We have here, I. The inscription, where observe, 1. To whom the first of these epistles is directed: To the church of Ephesus, a famous church planted by the apostle Paul (Acts 19), and afterwards watered and governed by John, who had his residence very much there. We can hardly think that Timothy was the angel, or sole pastor and bishop, of this church at this time, - that he who was of a very excellent spirit, and naturally cared for the good state of the souls of the people, should become so remiss as to deserve the rebukes given to the ministry of this church. Observe, 2. From whom this epistle to Ephesus was sent; and here we have one of those titles that were given to Christ in his appearance to John in the chapter foregoing: He that holds the seven stars in his right hand, and walks in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks, Rev 1:13, Rev 1:16. This title consists of two parts: - (1.) He that holds the stars in his right hand. The ministers of Christ are under his special care and protection. It is the honour of God that he knows the number of the stars, calls them by their names, binds the sweet influences of Pleiades and looses the bands of Orion; and it is the honour of the Lord Jesus Christ that the ministers of the gospel, who are greater blessings to the church than the stars are to the world, are in his hand. He directs all their motions; he disposes of them into their several orbs; he fills them with light and influence; he supports them, or else they would soon be falling stars; they are instruments in his hand, and all the good they do is done by his hand with them. (2.) He walks in the midst of the golden candlesticks. This intimates his relation to his churches, as the other his relation to his ministers. Christ is in an intimate manner present an…
Quelle öffnen ↗2:1–3:22 The seven messages to the seven churches reflect the state of Christ’s church when Revelation was written, and it is similar today. God still calls Christians to faithfulness and integrity. Those who heed Christ’s message will reap God’s promised rewards; those who fail to do so will be judged. 2:1-7 The letter to the church in Ephesus addresses tradition-bound Christians who are faithful but have lost their early, zealous love for Christ and for each other (see 2:5). 2:1 Write . . . to the angel: This repeated command that introduces each of the seven letters suggests the importance of the message. • Ephesus had become the main city of the Roman province of Asia. It contained the temple of Artemis (see Acts 19:23-35) and became the richest banking center in that part of the world. The people of Ephesus were very independent; they declined help from Alexander in rebuilding their temple after it was destroyed (300s BC), arguing adroitly that one god should not stoop to build a temple to another god (see Strabo, Geography 14.1.22). The Ephesians’ protective pride also led to the uproar against Paul (Acts 19:23-41).
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ἄγγελος (ángelos, G32) — compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by… ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation… Ἐφεσῖνος (Ephesînos, G2179) — Ephesine, or situated at Ephesus γράφω (gráphō, G1125) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe ὅδε (hóde, G3592) — the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… κρατέω (kratéō, G2902) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively) ἑπτά (heptá, G2033) — seven ἀστήρ (astḗr, G792) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… δεξιός (dexiós, G1188) — the right side or (feminine) hand (as that which usually takes) ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) περιπατέω (peripatéō, G4043) — to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively,…
Quelle öffnen ↗εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700… σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy ἔργον (érgon, G2041) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… κόπος (kópos, G2873) — a cut, i.e. (by analogy) toil (as reducing the strength), literally or figuratively; by… ὑπομονή (hypomonḗ, G5281) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because δύναμαι (dýnamai, G1410) — to be able or possible οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not βαστάζω (bastázō, G941) — to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.) κακός (kakós, G2556) — worthless (intrinsically, such; whereas G4190 (πονηρός) properly refers to effects), i.e.… πειράζω (peirázō, G3985) — to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline φάσκω (pháskō, G5335) — to assert εἶναι (eînai, G1511) — to exist
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… βαστάζω (bastázō, G941) — to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.) ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… ὑπομονή (hypomonḗ, G5281) — cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy διά (diá, G1223) — through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional) μοῦ (moû, G3450) — of me ὄνομα (ónoma, G3686) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character) κοπιάω (kopiáō, G2872) — to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard κάμνω (kámnō, G2577) — properly, to toil, i.e. (by implication) to tire (figuratively, faint, sicken) οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not
Quelle öffnen ↗ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because ἀφίημι (aphíēmi, G863) — an intensive form of , to go); to send forth, in various applications (as follow) πρῶτος (prōtos, G4413) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance) ἀγάπη (agápē, G26) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast
Quelle öffnen ↗μνημονεύω (mnēmoneúō, G3421) — to exercise memory, i.e. recollect; by implication, to punish; also to rehearse οὖν (oûn, G3767) — (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly πόθεν (póthen, G4159) — from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause ἐκπίπτω (ekpíptō, G1601) — to drop away; specially, be driven out of one's course; figuratively, to lose, become… καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… μετανοέω (metanoéō, G3340) — to think differently or afterwards, i.e. reconsider (morally, feel compunction) ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) πρῶτος (prōtos, G4413) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance) ἔργον (érgon, G2041) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act εἰ δὲ μή(γε) (ei dè mḗ(ge), G1490) — but if not ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) σοί (soí, G4671) — to thee ταχύ (tachý, G5035) — shortly, i.e. without delay, soon, or (by surprise) suddenly, or (by implication, of… κινέω (kinéō, G2795) — to stir (transitively), literally or figuratively
Quelle öffnen ↗ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) τοῦτο (toûto, G5124) — that thing ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because μισέω (miséō, G3404) — to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less ἔργον (érgon, G2041) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act Νικολαΐτης (Nikolaḯtēs, G3531) — a Nicolaite, i.e. adherent of Nicolaus ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that κἀγώ (kagṓ, G2504) — so also the dative case , and accusative case and (or also, even, etc.) I, (to) me
Quelle öffnen ↗ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… οὖς (oûs, G3775) — the ear (physically or mentally) ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) τίς (tís, G5101) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,… λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… νικάω (nikáō, G3528) — to subdue (literally or figuratively) δίδωμι (dídōmi, G1325) — to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or… φάγω (phágō, G5315) — to eat (literally or figuratively) ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) ξύλον (xýlon, G3586) — timber (as fuel or material); by implication, a stick, club or tree or other wooden… ζωή (zōḗ, G2222) — life (literally or figuratively)
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἄγγελος (ángelos, G32) — compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by… ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation… Σμυρναῖος (Smyrnaîos, G4668) — a Smyrnæan γράφω (gráphō, G1125) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe ὅδε (hóde, G3592) — the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… πρῶτος (prōtos, G4413) — foremost (in time, place, order or importance) ἔσχατος (éschatos, G2078) — farthest, final (of place or time) ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that γίνομαι (gínomai, G1096) — to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with… νεκρός (nekrós, G3498) — dead (literally or figuratively; also as noun) ζάω (záō, G2198) — to live (literally or figuratively)
Quelle öffnen ↗εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700… σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy ἔργον (érgon, G2041) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… θλῖψις (thlîpsis, G2347) — pressure (literally or figuratively) πτωχεία (ptōcheía, G4432) — beggary, i.e. indigence (literally or figuratively) δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. εἶ (eî, G1488) — thou art πλούσιος (ploúsios, G4145) — wealthy; figuratively, abounding with βλασφημία (blasphēmía, G988) — vilification (especially against God) ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû, G1438) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other… εἶναι (eînai, G1511) — to exist
Quelle öffnen ↗φοβέω (phobéō, G5399) — to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere μηδείς (mēdeís, G3367) — not even one (man, woman, thing) ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that μέλλω (méllō, G3195) — to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially… πάσχω (páschō, G3958) — to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful) ἰδού (idoú, G2400) — used as imperative lo!; διάβολος (diábolos, G1228) — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare H07854) βάλλω (bállō, G906) — to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense) ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… φυλακή (phylakḗ, G5438) — a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the… ἵνα (hína, G2443) — compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) πειράζω (peirázō, G3985) — to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
Quelle öffnen ↗ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… οὖς (oûs, G3775) — the ear (physically or mentally) ἀκούω (akoúō, G191) — to hear (in various senses) τίς (tís, G5101) — an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what (in direct or indirect questions) πνεῦμα (pneûma, G4151) — a current of air, i.e. breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively, a spirit,… λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation… νικάω (nikáō, G3528) — to subdue (literally or figuratively) ἀδικέω (adikéō, G91) — to be unjust, i.e. (actively) do wrong (morally, socially or physically) οὐ μή (ou mḗ, G3364) — a double negative strengthening the denial; not at all ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) δεύτερος (deúteros, G1208) — (ordinal) second (in time, place, or rank; also adverb) θάνατος (thánatos, G2288) — (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
Quelle öffnen ↗καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἄγγελος (ángelos, G32) — compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by… ἐκκλησία (ekklēsía, G1577) — a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation… ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. Πέργαμος (Pérgamos, G4010) — fortified; Pergamus, a place in Asia Minor γράφω (gráphō, G1125) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe ὅδε (hóde, G3592) — the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those); often used as a personal pronoun λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… ὀξύς (oxýs, G3691) — keen; by analogy, rapid ῥομφαία (rhomphaía, G4501) — a sabre, i.e. a long and broad cutlass (any weapon of the kind, literally or figuratively) δίστομος (dístomos, G1366) — double-edged
Quelle öffnen ↗εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700… σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy ἔργον (érgon, G2041) — toil (as an effort or occupation); by implication, an act καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ποῦ (poû, G4226) — as adverb of place; at (by implication, to) what locality κατοικέω (katoikéō, G2730) — to house permanently, i.e. reside (literally or figuratively) ὅπου (hópou, G3699) — what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot Σατανᾶς (Satanâs, G4567) — the accuser, i.e. the devil θρόνος (thrónos, G2362) — a stately seat ("throne"); by implication, power or (concretely) a potentate κρατέω (kratéō, G2902) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively) μοῦ (moû, G3450) — of me ὄνομα (ónoma, G3686) — a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character) ἀρνέομαι (arnéomai, G720) — to contradict, i.e. disavow, reject, abnegate οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not
Quelle öffnen ↗ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… ὀλίγος (olígos, G3641) — puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially)… κατά (katá, G2596) — (prepositionally) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case… σοῦ (soû, G4675) — of thee, thy ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because ἐκεῖ (ekeî, G1563) — there; by extension, thither κρατέω (kratéō, G2902) — to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively) διδαχή (didachḗ, G1322) — instruction (the act or the matter) Βαλαάμ (Balaám, G903) — Balaam, a Mesopotamian (symbolic of a false teacher) ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. διδάσκω (didáskō, G1321) — to teach (in the same broad application) Βαλάκ (Balák, G904) — Balak, a Moabite
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Andere Stellen, die die Gemeinschaft am häufigsten mit dieser verbindet. Zum Lesen antippen.
das Geheimnis der sieben Sterne, die du auf meiner Rechten gesehen hast, und der sieben goldenen Leuchter. Die sieben Sterne sind Engel der sieben Gemeinden, und die sieben Leuchter sind die sieben Gemeinden.
Und er hatte in seiner rechten Hand sieben Sterne, und aus seinem Munde ging ein scharfes, zweischneidiges Schwert, und sein Angesicht leuchtet wie die Sonne in ihrer Kraft.
Und dem Engel der Gemeinde in Philadelphia schreibe: Das sagt der Heilige, der Wahrhaftige, welcher den Schlüssel Davids hat; der öffnet, daß niemand zuschließt, und zuschließt, daß niemand öffnet:
Und dem Engel der Gemeinde in Smyrna schreibe: Das sagt der Erste und der Letzte, welcher tot war und lebendig geworden ist:
Und dem Engel der Gemeinde in Sardes schreibe: Das sagt der, welcher die sieben Geister Gottes und die sieben Sterne hat: Ich weiß deine Werke: du hast den Namen, daß du lebest, und bist tot.
Und dem Engel der Gemeinde in Pergamus schreibe: Das sagt, der das scharfe zweischneidige Schwert hat:
Und dem Engel der Gemeinde in Laodizea schreibe: Das sagt der Amen, der treue und wahrhaftige Zeuge, der Ursprung der Schöpfung Gottes:
Und dem Engel der Gemeinde in Thyatira schreibe: Das sagt der Sohn Gottes, der Augen hat wie eine Feuerflamme und dessen Füße gleich schimmerndem Erze sind:
Denn wo zwei oder drei in meinem Namen versammelt sind, da bin ich mitten unter ihnen.
und sie halten lehret alles, was ich euch befohlen habe. Und siehe, ich bin bei euch alle Tage bis ans Ende der Weltzeit!