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This is the message from the Son of God, whose eyes are like flames of fire, whose feet are like polished bronze: <a href="/esv/revelation/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: ‘The words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze. <a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze. <a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And to the messenger of the church in Thyatira write: These things says the Son of God, the One having His eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like burnished bronze. <a href="/kjv/revelation/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; <a href="/nkjv/revelation/2.htm">New King James Version</a> “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass: <a href="/nasb_/revelation/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and feet like burnished bronze, says this: <a href="/nasb/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet are like burnished bronze, says this: <a href="/nasb77/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: The Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet are like burnished bronze, says this: <a href="/lsb/revelation/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: This is what the Son of God, the One who has eyes like a flame of fire and His feet are like burnished bronze, says: <a href="/amp/revelation/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “And to the angel (divine messenger) of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, who has eyes [that flash] like a flame of fire [in righteous judgment], and whose feet are like burnished [white-hot] bronze: <a href="/csb/revelation/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Write to the angel of the church in Thyatira: Thus says the Son of God, the one whose eyes are like a fiery flame and whose feet are like fine bronze: <a href="/hcsb/revelation/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Write to the angel of the church in Thyatira: &#8220The Son of God, the One whose eyes are like a fiery flame and whose feet are like fine bronze, says: <a href="/asv/revelation/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like unto burnished brass: <a href="/cev/revelation/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Thyatira: I am the Son of God! My eyes are like flames of fire, and my feet are like bronze. Listen to what I say. <a href="/erv/revelation/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like unto burnished brass: <a href="/gwt/revelation/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "To the messenger of the church in Thyatira, write: The Son of God, whose eyes are like flames of fire and whose feet are like glowing bronze, says: <a href="/gnt/revelation/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: "This is the message from the Son of God, whose eyes blaze like fire, whose feet shine like polished brass. <a href="/isv/revelation/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> "To the messenger of the church in Thyatira, write: 'The Son of God, whose eyes are like flaming fire and whose feet are like glowing bronze, says this: <a href="/msb/revelation/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze. <a href="/net/revelation/2.htm">NET Bible</a> "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the Son of God, the one who has eyes like a fiery flame and whose feet are like polished bronze: <a href="/nheb/revelation/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: "The Son of God, who has his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like burnished bronze, says these things: <a href="/wbt/revelation/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "To the minister of the Church at Thyateira write as follows: "'This is what the Son of God says--He who has eyes like a flame of fire, and feet resembling silver-bronze. <a href="/web/revelation/2.htm">World English Bible</a> “To the angel of the assembly in Thyatira write: “The Son of God, who has his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like burnished brass, says these things: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And to the messenger of the assembly of Thyatira write: These things says the Son of God, who is having His eyes as a flame of fire, and His feet like to frankincense-colored brass: <a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And to the messenger of the church in Thyatira write: These things says the Son of God, the One having His eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like burnished bronze. <a href="/ylt/revelation/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And to the messenger of the assembly of Thyatira write: These things saith the Son of God, who is having his eyes as a flame of fire, and his feet like to fine brass; <a href="/slt/revelation/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to the messenger of the church among the Thyatirians write; Thus says the Son of God, having his eyes as a flame of fire, and his feet like the brass of Lebanon;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And to the angel of the church of Thyatira write: These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like to a flame of fire, and his feet like to fine brass. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And to the Angel of the Church of Thyatira write: Thus says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like shining brass. <a href="/nabre/revelation/2.htm">New American Bible</a> “To the angel of the church in Thyatira, write this: “ ‘The Son of God, whose eyes are like a fiery flame and whose feet are like polished brass, says this: <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and whose feet are like burnished bronze:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And unto the angel of the church in Thya- ti’ra write: These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like unto a flame of fire, and whose feet are like fine brass from Lebanon; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And to The Messenger who is in the assembly in Thawatyra: 'Thus says The Son of God, he who has eyes like flames of fire and his feet like the brass of Lebanon.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And to the angel of the church in Thyatira, write: These things, says the Son of God, who has his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet like fine brass; <a href="/godbey/revelation/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And to the angel of the church among the Thyatireans write; The Son of God, the one having eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet like burnished brass, says these things;<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And to the angel of the church which is at Thyatira write, These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes as a flame of fire, and his feet like the molten brass; <a href="/mace/revelation/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira, write, "THESE things saith the son of God, whose eyes are like a flame of fire, and his feet like fine brass; I know thy works, <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "To the minister of the Church at Thyateira write as follows: "'This is what the Son of God says--He who has eyes like a flame of fire, and feet resembling silver-bronze. <a href="/worrell/revelation/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"And to the angel of the assembly in Thyatira write these things." saith the Son of God, Who hath His eyes as a flame of fire, and His feet like burnished brass:<Fr> <a href="/worsley/revelation/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, These <Fr>things<FR> saith the Son of God, who hath eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet like fine brass; I know thy works,<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/2-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=459" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm">To the Church in Thyatira</a> 17He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone inscribed with a new name, known only to the one who receives it. 18<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">To</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelō (N-DMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">the angel</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsias (N-GFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2363.htm" title="2363: Thyateirois (N-DNP) -- Thyatira, a place in Asia Minor.">Thyatira</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: grapson (V-AMA-2S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">write:</a> <a href="/greek/3592.htm" title="3592: Tade (DPro-ANP) -- This here, this, that, he, she, it. ">These are</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">the words</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/5207.htm" title="5207: Huios (N-NMS) -- A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a son, used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.">Son</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">whose</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3788.htm" title="3788: ophthalmous (N-AMP) -- The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy.">eyes are</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">like</a> <a href="/greek/5395.htm" title="5395: phloga (N-AFS) -- A flame. From a primary phlego; a blaze.">a blazing</a> <a href="/greek/4442.htm" title="4442: pyros (N-GNS) -- Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; fire.">fire</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">whose</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4228.htm" title="4228: podes (N-NMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet</a> <a href="/greek/3664.htm" title="3664: homoioi (Adj-NMP) -- Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar.">are like</a> <a href="/greek/5474.htm" title="5474: chalkolibanō (N-DNS) -- Neuter of a compound of chalkos and libanos; burnished copper, an alloy of copper and silver having a brilliant lustre.">polished bronze.</a> 19I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latter deeds are greater than your first.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/daniel/10-6.htm">Daniel 10:6</a> His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. <a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14-15</a> The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire. / His feet were like polished bronze refined in a furnace, and His voice was like the roar of many waters. <a href="/malachi/3-2.htm">Malachi 3:2-3</a> But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He will be like a refiner’s fire, like a launderer’s soap. / And He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver; He will purify the sons of Levi and refine them like gold and silver. Then they will present offerings to the LORD in righteousness. <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9</a> As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Psalm 2:9</a> You will break them with an iron scepter; You will shatter them like pottery.” <a href="/isaiah/11-4.htm">Isaiah 11:4</a> but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. <a href="/revelation/19-12.htm">Revelation 19:12</a> He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows. <a href="/hebrews/4-13.htm">Hebrews 4:13</a> Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account. <a href="/john/5-22.htm">John 5:22</a> Furthermore, the Father judges no one, but has assigned all judgment to the Son, <a href="/1_corinthians/3-13.htm">1 Corinthians 3:13</a> his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-7.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:7-8</a> and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">Isaiah 44:6</a> Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me. <a href="/ezekiel/1-7.htm">Ezekiel 1:7</a> Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf, gleaming like polished bronze. <a href="/zechariah/1-14.htm">Zechariah 1:14</a> Then the angel who was speaking with me said, “Proclaim this word: This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘I am very jealous for Jerusalem and Zion,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things said the Son of God, who has his eyes like to a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;unto.<a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">Revelation 2:1</a> Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;<a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">Revelation 1:11</a> Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.the Son.<a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a> I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee.<a href="/matthew/3-17.htm">Matthew 3:17</a> And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.<a href="/matthew/4-3.htm">Matthew 4:3-6</a> And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread… who.<a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Revelation 1:14,15</a> His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Blazing</a> <a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/mark/7-4.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Burnished</a> <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Church</a> <a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Follows</a> <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/revelation/1-15.htm">Polished</a> <a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Resembling</a> <a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">Thyateira</a> <a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">Thyatira</a> <a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">Thyati'ra</a> <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Words</a> <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Write</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/revelation/4-5.htm">Blazing</a> <a href="/revelation/9-20.htm">Brass</a> <a href="/revelation/9-20.htm">Bronze</a> <a href="/1_kings/7-45.htm">Burnished</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Church</a> <a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Eyes</a> <a href="/revelation/3-9.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/revelation/18-12.htm">Fine</a> <a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Fire</a> <a href="/revelation/8-10.htm">Flame</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Follows</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/leviticus/13-40.htm">Polished</a> <a href="/revelation/4-3.htm">Resembling</a> <a href="/revelation/2-24.htm">Thyateira</a> <a href="/revelation/2-24.htm">Thyatira</a> <a href="/revelation/2-24.htm">Thyati'ra</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Words</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Write</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 2</div>1. <a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">What is commanded to be written to the angels, that is, the ministers of the churches of Ephesus,</a> 8. <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Smyrna,</a> 12. <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Pergamos,</a> 18. <a href="/revelation/2-18.htm">Thyatira, and what is commended and lacking in them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Thyatira was a city in Asia Minor, known for its trade guilds, particularly in textiles and dyeing. This context is significant as it reflects the economic and social environment of the church, which may have influenced its spiritual challenges.These are the words of the Son of God, This title emphasizes the divine authority and identity of Jesus Christ. It is a direct assertion of His deity, distinguishing Him from any other spiritual or earthly authority. The title "Son of God" connects to <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a>, where the Messiah is declared as God's Son, reinforcing His role as the ultimate judge and ruler.whose eyes are like a blazing fire This imagery suggests penetrating insight and judgment. The eyes of fire symbolize Christ's ability to see through appearances and discern the true nature of individuals and their deeds. This connects to <a href="/daniel/10-6.htm">Daniel 10:6</a>, where a similar description is used for a heavenly being, indicating divine scrutiny and purity.and whose feet are like polished bronze. Bronze, in biblical symbolism, often represents strength and judgment. The polished or burnished aspect suggests purity and refinement through fire. This imagery is reminiscent of the description in <a href="/daniel/10-6.htm">Daniel 10:6</a> and <a href="/ezekiel/1-7.htm">Ezekiel 1:7</a>, where heavenly beings are depicted with similar attributes, emphasizing Christ's authority and power to execute judgment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_church_in_thyatira.htm">The Angel of the Church in Thyatira</a> This refers to the spiritual leader or messenger of the church in Thyatira, a city known for its trade and commerce, particularly in purple dye. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_thyatira.htm">The Church in Thyatira</a> One of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation, Thyatira was a city in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) known for its guilds and trade associations. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_son_of_god.htm">The Son of God</a> This title emphasizes the divine authority and identity of Jesus Christ, who is delivering the message to the church. 4. <a href="/topical/e/eyes_like_a_blazing_fire.htm">Eyes Like a Blazing Fire</a> This imagery signifies Christ's penetrating insight and ability to see through appearances to the heart of the matter. 5. <a href="/topical/f/feet_like_polished_bronze.htm">Feet Like Polished Bronze</a> Symbolizing strength and purity, this description underscores Christ's power and the purity of His judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/christ's_authority_and_divinity.htm">Christ's Authority and Divinity</a> Recognize the authority of Jesus as the Son of God, who speaks with divine insight and power. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a> Understand that Christ sees beyond outward appearances and discerns the true state of our hearts and actions. <a href="/topical/p/purity_and_strength_in_judgment.htm">Purity and Strength in Judgment</a> Reflect on the purity and strength of Christ's judgment, encouraging believers to live in holiness and integrity. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_church_leadership.htm">The Role of Church Leadership</a> Consider the responsibility of church leaders to heed Christ's message and lead with spiritual discernment and integrity. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_a_challenging_environment.htm">Faithfulness in a Challenging Environment</a> Be inspired by the church in Thyatira to remain faithful and uphold Christian values amidst societal pressures and challenges.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 2</a> <a href="/q/is_the_manger_clean_without_oxen.htm">What does 'eyes like a flame of fire' mean?</a> <a href="/q/bible's_view_on_god_vs._satan.htm">What does the Bible say about God versus Satan?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_feet_like_burnished_bronze.htm">What are feet like burnished bronze?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'eyes_like_fire'_mean.htm">What does "eyes like a flame of fire" mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Thyatira was situated between Pergamos and Sardis, a little off the main road which connected these two cities. It was a Macedonian colony, founded by Alexander the Great after the overthrow of the Persian empire. The Macedonian colonists appear to have introduced the worship of Apollo, honoured as the Sun-god, under the name of Tyrimnas. It has been thought by some that the description here given of Christ--"the eyes of flame"--was selected in allusion to this worship of the Sun-god, under the form of some dazzlingly ornamented image. Certainly close commercial intercourse connected the daughter colony with its mother city. There seem to have been various mercantile guilds in the colony--bakers, potters, tanners, weavers, and dyers. The dye-trade was, perhaps, the most important. Lydia, the seller of purple, was in all likelihood connected with the guild of dyers; and her appearance in Philippi is an illustration of the trade relations of Macedonia and Thyatira. To her the Christian community at Thyatira may have owed its beginning. "She who had gone forth for a while, to buy and sell, and get gain, when she returned home may have brought home with her richer merchandise than any she had looked to obtain" (Trench). The population was of a mixed character, and included, besides Asiatics, Macedonians, Italians, and Chaldeans. The message which is sent to the Christians dwelling among them is from "the Son of God." This is noteworthy, when we remember how persistently the other term, "Son of Man," is used throughout the Book of Revelation, and that here only is the phrase "Son of God" used; but it suits, as does the whole description, the message which breathes the language of sovereignty and righteous sternness. The "eyes of flame" will search the reins and the hearts (<a href="/revelation/2-23.htm" title="And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searches the reins and hearts: and I will give to every one of you according to your works.">Revelation 2:23</a>); the "feet of fine brass" will tread down the enemies, and smooth the path before them, who will have power over the nations.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 18-29. - The epistle to the Church at Thyatira. The circuit now turns southwards. From Ephesus to Smyrna, and from Smyrna to Pergamum, was movement almost due north. Thyatira is on the Lycus, close to the Roman road between Pergamum and Sardis. It was refounded and named Thyatira by Seleucus Nicator, after the conquest of Persia by Alexander. It was strongly Macedonian in population; and it is worth noting that it is in Philippi, a city of Macedonia, that Lydia of Thyatira is found (<a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14</a>). An inscription in Greek and Latin shows that Vespasian restored the roads thereabouts. Three other inscriptions mention the dyers (οἱ βαφεῖς), for which Thyatira and the neighbourhood ('Iliad,' 4:141) were so famous, to which guild Lydia belonged (<a href="/acts/16-14.htm">Acts 16:14</a>). There is no allusion to the trade here; and modern authorities differ as to whether it survives or not at the present day. But the statement that "large quantities of scarlet cloth are sent weekly to Smyrna" (Macdonald's 'Life and Writings of St. John,' p. 187) seems to be decisive. Apollo, the sun god, was the chief deity at Thyatira, where he was worshipped under the Macedonian name of Tyrimnas. There is, perhaps, a reference by contrast to him in the epistle, in the opening description of the Son of God, and in "the morning star" to be given to "him that overcometh." A similar allusion to the worship of Dionysus was traced in the epistle to Smyrna. The modern name of the town is Ak-Hissar, "the white castle," so called from the rocky hill overhanging it, on which a fortress formerly stood. Of the nine thousand inhabitants, about three thousand are Christians, who have the trade of the place in their hands. The ancient Church of St. John the Divine has been turned into a mosque. This fourth and therefore central epistle is the longest of the seven. In some respects it is the most solemn of all. Here only is the majestic title, "the Son of God," introduced. In the introductory vision the expression used is "Son of man" (<a href="/revelation/1-13.htm">Revelation 1:13</a>). "The Son of God," frequent in the Gospel and Epistles of St. John, occurs nowhere else in the Apocalypse. It may be suggested by <a href="/psalms/2-7.htm">Psalm 2:7</a>, "Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee;" for <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Psalm 2:9</a> is quoted in ver. 27 (comp. also ver. 26 with <a href="/psalms/2-8.htm">Psalm 2:8</a>). Verse 18. - Who hath his eyes like a flame (see notes on Revelation 1:14, 15). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/2-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>To τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. [the] angel ἀγγέλῳ (angelō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Thyatira Θυατείροις (Thyateirois) Noun - Dative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2363.htm">Strong's 2363: </a> Thyatira, a place in Asia Minor. write: γράψον (grapson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. These [are] Τάδε (Tade) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3592.htm">Strong's 3592: </a> This here, this, that, he, she, it. the words λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. of the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Son Υἱὸς (Huios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5207.htm">Strong's 5207: </a> A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. whose ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. eyes [are] ὀφθαλμοὺς (ophthalmous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3788.htm">Strong's 3788: </a> The eye; fig: the mind's eye. From optanomai; the eye; by implication, vision; figuratively, envy. like ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. a blazing φλόγα (phloga) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5395.htm">Strong's 5395: </a> A flame. From a primary phlego; a blaze. fire πυρός (pyros) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4442.htm">Strong's 4442: </a> Fire; the heat of the sun, lightning; fig: strife, trials; the eternal fire. A primary word; 'fire'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [whose] αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. feet πόδες (podes) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. [are] like ὅμοιοι (homoioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3664.htm">Strong's 3664: </a> Like, similar to, resembling, of equal rank. From the base of homou; similar. polished bronze. χαλκολιβάνῳ (chalkolibanō) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5474.htm">Strong's 5474: </a> Neuter of a compound of chalkos and libanos; burnished copper, an alloy of copper and silver having a brilliant lustre. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/2-18.htm">Revelation 2:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/2-18.htm">Revelation 2:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/2-18.htm">Revelation 2:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/2-18.htm">Revelation 2:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/2-18.htm">Revelation 2:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/2-18.htm">Revelation 2:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/2-18.htm">Revelation 2:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/2-18.htm">Revelation 2:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/2-18.htm">Revelation 2:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/2-18.htm">Revelation 2:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/2-18.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 2:18 To the angel of the assembly (Rev. 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