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He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. He who overcomes won`t be hurt by the second death.
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What is the 'Second Death'?
Commentators unanimously explain that the 'second death' is not physical death but eternal punishment, which Revelation later calls 'the lake of fire.' Scholars note this was a familiar concept in Jewish writings, referring to the final judgment of the wicked. It signifies an eternal separation from God, not the end of existence.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
He that has an ear, etc. (See Barnes on Revelation 2:7).
He that overcomes. (See Barnes on Revelation 2:7).
The par…
Shall not be hurt (ου μη αδικηθη). Strong double negative with first aorist passive subjunctive of αδικεω, old verb, to act unjust…
19th Century
Anglican
He that overcometh (or conquers) shall not be hurt.—The words used are precise and give certainty to the promise.
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For those who overcome, the promise is that they “will not be hurt at all by the second death.” Death was a real possibility for these believers. B…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
He that has an ear, let him hear (See Gill on Revelation 2:7);
he that overcometh
Our Lord Jesus is the First, for by him all things were made; he was before all things, with God, and is God himself. He is the Last, for he will b…
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