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NASB | Revelation 2:1 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ¶ The One who holds the seven stars in His right hand, the One who walks among the seven golden lampstands, says this: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 2:1 "To the angel (divine messenger) of the church in Ephesus write: "These are the words of the One who holds [firmly] the seven stars [which are the angels or messengers of the seven churches] in His right hand, the One who walks among the seven golden lampstands (the seven churches): |
Bible Question:
jcsav, in post 146934, you said ............... "And if he said, that he would remove one of these (if they did not repent) (Rev 2:5) Then there is no reason why we should think, that every group and denomination that say they know him, have a candlestick before him." As I look at the context (Rev 2-3), I see there are only seven golden candlesticks (lampstands) - the seven churches , and this verse says there are "seven golden lampstands" ... so where is your support there are others? Searcher PS Please note I started a new thread, since we are talking about a new subject-verse |
Bible Answer: Searcher, read Rev.1:19,"Write therefore the things you see, what they are (and signify) and what is to take place hereafter." Notice the words "are" and "hereafter". This is not only speaking of past (what they are) but also future (hereafter). This do not mean that there are any additional golden candlesticks. But that the seven churches represented. Contain the same Spirit(s) of error that exist in the True Churches of today. The message is the same today as then. Also take notice in verse 22. "He that is able to hear, let him listen to and heed what the (Holy) Spirit says to the assemblies (churches). Thanks, for the change of thread. We needed it. jcsav |