Charles Ellicott Commentary Revelation 2:19

"I know thy works, and thy love and faith and ministry and patience, and that thy last works are more than the first." — Revelation 2:19 (ASV)

Thy works, and charity. In the words of commendation we find two pairs. We have the Christian community commended for charity and service, the outward ministrations which manifest the inner principle of love; their labour of love, or their work and love (Hebrews 6:10) in general. In the second pair, faith and patience; the patience is the token of the faith (Romans 2:7; Hebrews 11:27).

And the last . . . Read, and thy last works more than the first. Besides their faith and love, they are commended for their progress in good works: their last are more than the first.