Apocalipse 3

Apocalipse 3

Ellicott observes: "My throne, saith Christ: this is the condition of glorified saints who sit with Christ in His throne. But My Father's, that is, God's throne, is the power of divine majesty. Herein none may sit but God, and the God-Man Jesus Christ. The promise of sharing the throne is the climax of an ascending series of glorious promises, which carry the thought from the Garden of Eden (2:7) through the wilderness (2:17), the temple (3:12), to the throne. The promise bears marked resemblance to the language of Paul (Ephesians 2-6). "The crowning promise is made to the most unpleasing of the churches. But it is well that thus the despondency which often succeeds the sudden collapse of self-satisfied imaginations should be met by so bright a prospect. The highest place is within the reach of the lowest: the faintest spark of grace may be fanned into the mightiest name of divine love." (Borrow All the promises of the Bible) Throne (2362) thronos (See Throne of God below) describes a seat of authority as with the throne of God (Heb. 4:16+, "the throne of grace," Heb 8:1+; Heb 12:2+; Rev 1:4+; Rev 3:21+; Rev. 4:2+; Rev. 5:1+ Rev. 20:12+; Lxx - Ps 47:8, Ps 103:19), the throne of Jesus Christ (Heb. 1:8+; Rev. 3:21+; Rev. 22:3+; in the Millennium = Mt 19:28+), by metonymy (or figuratively) used for angelic powers (Col. 1:16+), of the apostles (Mt 19:28+, Lk 22:30+), elders in heaven (Rev 4:4+), of the throne of David (Lk 1:32+, Acts 2:30+), of the throne of Satan (Rev 2:13+), of the throne of the beast, the antichrist (Rev 13:2+, Rev 16:10+). Thronos occurs over 55 times in the New Testament; of these more than 40 appear in the Book of Revelation. The word most generally refers to the “throne” of God or the “throne” of Christ. Jesus declared that the Son of Man would sit on the right hand of power (Matthew 26:64+), an allusion to His sharing in the authority of God. He received the throne of His father David, said Luke (1:32); He has established himself on the throne of His Heavenly Father (Revelation 3:21+; cf. Psalm 110:1f.; Hebrews 8:1+). Those who are conquerors like Him will be granted a place beside Him on His throne (Revelation 3:21+; cf. the phrase “reign with him,” 2 Timothy 2:12+; cf. also Matthew 19:28+; Revelation 4:4+). In another sense thronos signifies the angelic powers (Colossians 1:16+) or the “throne” (i.e., authority) of the dragon which will be handed over to the beast (Antichrist; cf. Revelation 13:2+). But the reign of evil will be short. In the final great scene of the Book of Revelation there is a glimpse of the throne of God, the Lamb, and the river of life which flows from there (Revelation 22:1-3+). This testifies that God will ultimately gather everything in heaven and on the earth under His dominion. Gilbrant - Thronos originally denoted a chair with a footstool and later a chair with a high back and arms. Initially thronos held no special symbolic value; however, gradually it came to symbolize “authority.” In time it became the “seat of honor” reserved for the master of a household. As a special gesture of respect and honor, certain guests were invited to sit upon the thronos of a household. Revelation 3:22 'He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" BGT Revelation 3:22 Ὁ ἔχων οὖς ἀκουσάτω τί τὸ πνεῦμα λέγει ταῖς ἐκκλησίαις. KJV Revelation 3:22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. NET Revelation 3:22 The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" CSB Revelation 3:22 "Anyone who has an ear should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches." ESV Revelation 3:22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" NIV Revelation 3:22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches." NLT Revelation 3:22 "Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches." NRS Revelation 3:22 Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches." NJB Revelation 3:22 Let anyone who can hear, listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches." ' NAB Revelation 3:22 " '"Whoever has ears ought to hear what the Spirit says to the churches."'" YLT Revelation 3:22 He who is having an ear -- let him hear what the Spirit saith to the assemblies.' GWN Revelation 3:22 Let the person who has ears listen to what the Spirit says to the churches." BBE Revelation 3:22 He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches. RSV Revelation 3:22 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'" NKJ Revelation 3:22 "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."'" ASV Revelation 3:22 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. MIT Revelation 3:22 One who has capacity to hear should listen to what the spirit is saying to the churches. Rev 3:6,13+ Revelation 2:7,11,17+ Revelation 3 Resources - Multiple Sermons and Commentaries THE FINAL CALL TO THE CHURCHES He (singular) who has an ear, let him hear (akouo in aorist imperative = calls for urgent response!) what the Spirit (pneuma) (present tense - continually) says to the churches (ekklesia) - See detailed note above on this command. It is fitting that this is the last clarion call, like a Paul Revere warning that the British are coming, but in this context, the warning is that the wrath of God is coming upon the whole world! So listen to what God says while you still have a window of opportunity!