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Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him, and will dine with him, and he with me.
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Christ's Gentle Initiative
Commentators emphasize that Christ initiates the relationship. He doesn't wait for us to seek Him; He comes to us, standing at the door and knocking. This 'knock' can be understood as the call of the gospel, the conviction of the Holy Spirit, or even the events of our lives. His approach is gentle and respectful, not forceful; He recognizes our freedom to either open the door or keep it closed.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock. This implies that, even though they had erred, the way of repentance and hope was not closed again…
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To those who hear the words of rebuke, Christ extends an invitation to dine with him. This figure represents Christ standing at the door to the hea…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Behold, I stand at the door and knock The phrase of standing at the door may be expressive of the near approach, or …
Laodicea was the last and worst of the seven churches of Asia. Here our Lord Jesus styles himself, —The Amen': one steady and unchangeable in all h…
