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I will kill her children with Death, and all the assemblies will know that I am he who searches the minds and hearts. I will give to each one of you according to your deeds.
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Christ Knows Every Heart
The verse declares that Jesus "searches the reins and hearts," a phrase used in the Old Testament exclusively for God. Commentators explain this is a powerful statement of Christ's divinity and omniscience. He knows not only our actions but our deepest, most hidden thoughts, feelings, and motivations. This public judgment serves as a sign to all churches of His divine insight.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And I will kill her children with death. This is a strong Hebraistic mode of expression, meaning that he would certainly destroy them. The…
I will kill with death (αποκτενω εν θανατω). Future (volitive) active of αποκτεινω with the tautological (cognate) εν θανατω (in t…
19th Century
Anglican
Her children.—This is to be understood to mean her followers. The so-called prophetess led the way in looseness of morals, under t…
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For those who follow Jezebel (“her children”) and refuse to repent, a fatal judgment will be meted out by the Lord Christ: “I will strike her child…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And I will kill her children with death Her popes, cardinals, priests, Jesuits, monks, friars, and all that join in …
The Lord knows when the works of His people are performed in love, faith, zeal, and patience. Yet, if His eyes—which are as a flame of fire—observe…
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