Revelation 2:12-17

Revelation 2:12-17

[12] And  to the angel  of the church  in  Pergamos  write;  These things  saith  he which hath  the sharp  sword  with two edges;  [13] I know  and  where  thou dwellest,  even where  Satan's  seat  is: and  thou holdest fast  name,  and  not  denied  faith,  even  in  those days  wherein  Antipas  faithful  martyr,  who  was slain  among  where  Satan  dwelleth.  [14] But  I have  a few things  against  because  thou hast  there  them that hold  the doctrine  of Balaam,  who  Balac  to cast  a stumblingblock  before  the children  of Israel,  to eat  things sacrificed unto idols,  and  to commit fornication.  [15] So  hast  thou  also  them that hold  the doctrine  of the Nicolaitans,  [16] Repent;  I will come  quickly,  and  will fight  against  them  with  the sword  mouth.  [17] He that hath  an ear,  let him hear  what  the Spirit  saith  unto the churches;  To him  that overcometh  will I give  the hidden  manna,  and  will give  him  a white  stone,  and  in  the stone  a new  name  written,  which  no man  he that receiveth 

What does Revelation 2:12-17 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The purpose of this letter was to encourage the Christians in Pergamum for their faithfulness to Christ and to urge them to reject the false teaching in their midst.