Remember therefore from where you have fallen, and repent and do the first works; or else I am coming to you, and will move your lampstand out of its place, unless you repent.

Commentaries

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

Remember (μνημονευε). Present active imperative of μνημονευω, "continue mindful" (from μνημων).

Thou art fallen

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen. The eminence which you once occupied. Call to remembrance the state in which you once were…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, ... and do the first works.—It is argued that we have here evidence that …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The speaker’s command further exposes the problem and offers a way to correct the fault. The imperatives are instructive: “Remember... repent... do…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Remember therefore from where you have fallen
Believers cannot totally and finally fall away from the grace which th…

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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