But I have this against you, that you left your first love.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

This against thee, that (κατα σου οτ). For the phrase "have against" see Mt 5:23. The οτ clause is the object of εχω.

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee. Despite this general commendation, there are things which I cannot approve.

Because …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee.—Better, I have against you that you did let go. This is the fault, an…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The speaker’s verdict shows, on the other hand, that however much had been gained at Ephesus by resisting the false apostles, not all was well ther…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Nevertheless I have [somewhat] against you
So the Jews represent God saying, concerning their fathers, "Abraham" (

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

These churches were in such different states regarding purity of doctrine and the power of godline that the words of Christ to them will always sui…

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