Revelation 3

Commentary

Revelation 3 is the third chapter of the Book of Revelation, the final book of the New Testament. In this chapter, the author, John, is given a vision of seven churches in the Roman province of Asia. He is instructed to write letters to each of the churches, warning them of the coming judgment and encouraging them to remain faithful to God. The first letter is to the church in Ephesus, which is commended for its hard work and perseverance. However, the church is warned that it has lost its first love and must repent and return to it. The second letter is to the church in Smyrna, which is warned of the coming persecution and suffering. The third letter is to the church in Pergamum, which is warned of the false teachings of the Nicolaitans and told to repent. The fourth letter is to the church in Thyatira, which is warned of the false prophetess Jezebel and told to repent. The fifth letter is to the church in Sardis, which is warned of its spiritual deadness and told to wake up. The sixth letter is to the church in Philadelphia, which is commended for its faithfulness and promised a place in the coming kingdom. The seventh letter is to the church in Laodicea, which is warned of its lukewarmness and told to repent. Overall, this chapter serves as a warning to the seven churches of the coming judgment and encourages them to remain faithful to God. It also serves as a reminder to all believers of the importance of staying true to God and His Word.