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Patience (υπομενης). "Endurance" as in 13:10; 14:12 as also in 2 Thessalonians 3:5.
Thou didst keep
Albert Barnes
AlbertBarnes
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience. My word commanding or enjoining patience; that is, you have manifested the patience which …
Charles Ellicott
CharlesEllicott
Because thou hast kept (better, did keep) the word of my patience.—The one who keeps G…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
Expositor'sBible Commentary
This is another promise given the church in Philadelphia. Though not part of the promise to the overcomers in Philadelphia (v.12), like the special…
John Gill
JohnGill
Because thou hast kept the word of my patience
The Gospel; so called because it gives an account of the patience of …
Matthew Henry
MatthewHenry
The same Lord Jesus has the key of government and authority in and over the church. He opens a door of opportunity to his churches; He opens a door…
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A.T. Robertson
A.T.Robertson