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NASB | Revelation 3:14 ¶ "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ¶ The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 3:14 ¶ "To the angel (divine messenger) of the church in Laodicea write: "These are the words of the Amen, the trusted and faithful and true Witness, the Beginning and Origin of God's creation: |
Bible Question: I am writing an exegetical paper on John's letter to the church at Laodicea. I am having a really hard time coming up with solid material to study and was wondering if anyone could help me with either a good source, or even some personal reflection as to what the passage means. It would be of great help! Thanks! |
Bible Answer: Here is some commentary material for you. Rev 3:14 Christ's title of "the Amen" is similar to the title given him in 2 cor 1:20. Both times are instance of a divine name being applied to christ, thereby asserting his divinity. The "Amen" is an assertion of truth and veracity and connects with the title of "the true one" in the previous letter. "Faithful and true" spell out the full meaning of the "Amen" title. For "in the begiining of God's creation" see John 1:3 "all things were made through him" therefore He with the Father and Holy Spirit is the creator of heaven and earth. 3:15-16 The prosperity Laodicea enjoyed may have contributed to the laxity and lukewarmness the Church is accused of here. Israel tended to take the same path in easy times and become forgetful of Yaweh. See Duet 31:12; Duet 32:15; Hosea 13:6; Jer 5:7. The presence of hot springs near the city explains the language of this passage. 3:17-19 The Laodicean did not realize how precarious their spiritual situation was because of their prosperity and fell victim to the self conceit of the rich which moved our Lord to say that the rich enter heaven only with difficulty, Matt 19:23. Jesus says they must wear his garment of righteousness (Matt 17:2; Rev 3:4-5; 7:9) not look to the garments from Laodicea's famous textiles, black woolen cloth. His ointment which cures spiritual blindness is also in contrast to the an ointment for the eyes developed by the famous oculists of Ladodices, Zeuxis and Philetoes. For God reproving whom He loves see Prov 3:12 and Hebrews 12:7-8. 3:20-22 This is reminicent of Song of Songs 5:2 and beautifully illustrated God's tender love for us, calling us to deeper intimacy with him.When we are in love we listen for the sound of our lover's approach and call to us. These comments are paraphrased from The Navarre Bible and Commentary. Four Courts Press, 1992 Dublin, Ireland Hope it is some help. Emmaus |
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