Revelation 2:13 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Christ commends Pergamos for holding fast His name in a hostile place, even when Antipas, His faithful witness, was killed among them.
What Does Revelation 2:13 Mean?
The Lord knows exactly where this church lives, in a city He calls the place of "Satan's seat," a stronghold of opposition to the faith. Even there they held fast His name and did not deny Him. He recalls Antipas by name, a faithful witness slain among them, honoring the cost they had already paid.
Faithfulness is most striking precisely where it is most dangerous. Pergamos clung to Christ in a place built against Him, and He remembers each who stood firm. The Lord does not forget the names of those who suffer for Him; He calls Antipas "my faithful martyr." To hold fast His name where it is hated is honored in heaven, however unseen on earth.
Revelation 2:13 in the Original Language
martys (μάρτυς), 'martyr' -- a witness; one who testifies, even to the point of death.
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What does Revelation 2:13 mean?
Christ commends Pergamos for holding fast His name in a hostile place, even when Antipas, His faithful witness, was killed among them.