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1 | Who were the Nicolaitans? | Rev 2:6 | prayon | 9054 | ||
Good Question! Little is known about this group aside from the biblical references. They were a sect present in the churches of Ephesus and Pergamum. From the context of Rev 2:15, it would appear that they were people who abused Paul's doctrine of Christian liberty. It is believed that Jude 4 refers to them also. They appear to have attended the heathen rites and shared in the abominations there practised. Some say that they were followers of Nicolas of Antioch, one of the seven original elders, but if so, they falsely claimed that he taught such things so it is probable that it was some other Nicolas. It is possible that they were one in the same with the followers of Balaam (v. 14) because they both had a similar etymology "to conquer the people". prayon | ||||||
2 | Who were the Nicolaitans? | Rev 2:6 | Makarios | 9083 | ||
Thank you prayon for a splendid answer! I would read about the Nicolaitans in Revelation and always wonder who they were or what they did that was so repulsive to our Lord.. Thank you, and my question has been answered! :) Your brother in Christ, Nolan! |
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