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Revelation 2

Revelation 2:18

To the Church in Thyatira · Revelation 2:18–29
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Translations

Modern
To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze.
Traditional
And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
Literal
And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These things says the Son of God, the One having His eyes as a flame of fire, and His feet like burnished bronze.
Latin
Et angelo Thyatiræ ecclesiæ scribe: Hæc dicit Filius Dei, qui habet oculos tamquam flammam ignis, et pedes ejus similes auricalco:

Original

Greek
English
To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze.

Notes

Revelation 2:18

  • Thyatira was an outpost city known for its many trade guilds, including weavers and dyers (Acts 16:14).

  • The flaming eyes of the Son of God show deep perception. The solid feet represent Christ's stability, contrasting with the famous Colossus of Rhodes. This enormous statue was once thought to be stable until an earthquake destroyed it in 226 BC.

Revelation 2:18–29

The letter to the church in Thyatira warns Christians against combining their faith with pagan practices and worldly behaviors.

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.

Parallels

Acts 16:11–15

Places

Thyatira: City in Asia Minor, home of the prophet Lydia

Glossary

Ancient Letter Writing Angels of the Seven Churches Book of Revelation Conversion Minerals and Metals

Topics

Angel of the Churches: General Scriptures Concerning Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Church: Backslidden Church: Christ, Head of Church: List of Congregations of Christians: Thyatira Jesus, the Christ: Omniscience of Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Thyatira: John Given a Message For