Revelation 2:2-3

Revelation 2:2-3

[2] I know  works,  and  labour,  and  patience,  and  how  thou canst  not  bear  them which are evil:  and  thou hast tried  apostles,  and  not,  and  hast found  them  liars:  [3] And  hast borne,  and  hast  patience,  and  name's sake  hast laboured,  and  not 

What does Revelation 2:2-3 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

"As to whether the authoritative function of apostles continued after the first century, the apostolic fathers are instructive. In no case do the many references to apostles in the writings of Clement of Rome, Ignatius, Barnabas, and the Shepherd of Hermas relate to any recognized apostles other than those associated with the NT. The Fathers apparently understood the special apostolic function to have ceased with the end of the apostolic era." [1]
Particularly commendable was the faithful perseverance of this church ( Revelation 2:3).