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Revelation 2

Revelation 2:13

To the Church in Pergamum · Revelation 2:12–17
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Translations

Modern
I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits, yet you hold fast to My name. You did not deny your faith in Me, even in the days of My faithful witness Antipas, who was killed among you where Satan dwells.
Traditional
I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan’s seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
Literal
I know where you dwell, where the throne of Satan is; and you hold fast to My name, and you did not deny My faith, even in the days of Antipas My witness, My faithful one, who was killed beside you, where Satan dwells.
Latin
Scio ubi habitas, ubi sedes est Satanæ: et tenes nomen meum, et non negasti fidem meam. Et in diebus illis Antipas testis meus fidelis, qui occisus est apud vos ubi Satanas habitat.

Original

Greek
English
I know where you live, where the throne of Satan sits, yet you hold fast to My name. You did not deny your faith in Me, even in the days of My faithful witness Antipas, who was killed among you where Satan dwells.

Notes

Revelation 2:13

  • The throne of Satan might refer to the altar of Zeus on the mountain above the city or to emperor worship at the temple of Augustus. For many years, the Roman governor had his throne there, and the great temple of Athena and other shrines were also in Pergamum. Calling it Satan’s city might also refer to the temple of Asclepius, whose symbol was coiled snakes. The city was dedicated to the Roman gods and emperor worship.

  • Antipas is otherwise unknown.

Revelation 2:12–17

The letter to the church in Pergamum describes Christians facing temptations to compromise their morals and loyalty to God. Pergamum was the first capital of the Roman province of Asia. The city had a famous library, and its people developed the use of animal skins for writing.

Revelation 2:1–3:22

The seven messages to the seven churches show the condition of Christ's church when Revelation was written, and it is similar today. God still calls Christians to be faithful and honest. Those who listen to Christ's message will receive God's promised rewards. Those who do not will face judgment.

People

Antipas: Faithful martyr in Pergamum Satan: The adversary, the devil, the tempter of humanity

Glossary

Ancient Letter Writing Antipas Book of Revelation Conversion Pergamos, Pergamum Persecution Satan

Topics

Antipas: A Martyr Church: Backslidden Church: Christ, Head of Confessing Christ: Church in Pergamos Faithfulness: Antipas Martyrdom: Antipas Martyrdom: Inflicted at the Instigation of the Devil Pergamos: One of the |Seven Congregations| In Persecution of Antipas Persecution of the Righteous Satan: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To