Commentary

Revelation 3

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917)

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Verse 1

angel

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

Verses 2–4

perfect

(See Scofield "Matthew 5:48").

Verses 5–6

angels

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

Verses 7–9

angel

(See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4").

Verses 10–11

world

"oikoumene" = inhabited earth. (See Scofield "Luke 2:1").

Verses 12–20

go no more

See, Psalms 23:6, contrast, Hebrews 13:14.

Verses 21–22

Father

This passage, in harmony with Luke 1:32,33; Matthew 19:28; Acts 2:30,34,35; Acts 15:14-16 is conclusive that Christ is not now seated upon His own throne. The Davidic Covenant, and the promises of God through the prophets and Angle Gabriel concerning the Messianic kingdom await fulfilment.

Scofield Reference Notes (1917 edition) (1917). Public domain, from the CrossWire SWORD module.