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They will acknowledge that you are the ones I love. <a href="/esv/revelation/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you. <a href="/bsb/revelation/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As for those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead, I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you. <a href="/blb/revelation/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Behold, I give those from the synagogue of Satan--those declaring themselves to be Jews, and are not, but they lie--behold, I will cause them that they will come and will worship before your feet, and they shall know that I have loved you. <a href="/kjv/revelation/3.htm">King James Bible</a> Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/3.htm">New King James Version</a> Indeed I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie—indeed I will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and make them know that I have loved you. <a href="/nasb/revelation/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> Behold, I will cause those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie— I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and make them know that I have loved you. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘Behold, I will cause those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews, and are not, but lie—behold, I will make them to come and bow down at your feet, and to know that I have loved you. <a href="/lsb/revelation/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Behold, I am giving up those of the synagogue of Satan, those who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie. Behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and make them know that I have loved you. <a href="/amp/revelation/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Take note, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie—I will make them come and bow down at your feet and make them know [without any doubt] that I have loved you. <a href="/csb/revelation/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Note this: I will make those from the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews and are not, but are lying—I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I have loved you. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Take note! I will make those from the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews and are not, but are lying—note this—I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I have loved you. <a href="/asv/revelation/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> Behold, I give of the synagogue of Satan, of them that say they are Jews, and they are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. <a href="/cev/revelation/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Now you will see what I will do with those people who belong to Satan's group. They claim to be God's people, but they are liars. I will make them come and kneel down at your feet. Then they will know that I love you. <a href="/erv/revelation/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> Behold, I give of the synagogue of Satan, of them which say they are Jews, and they are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. <a href="/gwt/revelation/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I will make those who are in Satan's synagogue come and bow at your feet and realize that I have loved you. They claim that they are Jewish, but they are lying. <a href="/gnt/revelation/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> Listen! As for that group that belongs to Satan, those liars who claim that they are Jews but are not, I will make them come and bow down at your feet. They will all know that I love you. <a href="/isv/revelation/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> I will make those who belong to the synagogue of Satan—those who claim to be Jews and aren't, but are lying—come and bow down at your feet. Then they will realize that I have loved you. <a href="/msb/revelation/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As for those who belong to the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews but are liars instead, I will make them come and bow down at your feet, and they will know that I love you. <a href="/net/revelation/3.htm">NET Bible</a> Listen! I am going to make those people from the synagogue of Satan--who say they are Jews yet are not, but are lying--Look, I will make them come and bow down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you. <a href="/nheb/revelation/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Look, I give of the synagogue of Satan, of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but lie; look, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. <a href="/wbt/revelation/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. <a href="/wey/revelation/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I will cause some belonging to Satan's synagogue who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but are liars--I will make them come and fall at your feet and know for certain that I have loved you. <a href="/web/revelation/3.htm">World English Bible</a> Behold, I make some of the synagogue of Satan, of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but lie—behold, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> behold, I give from the synagogue of Satan—those saying themselves to be Jews, and are not, but lie—behold, I will make them that they may come and prostrate before your feet, and may know that I loved you. <a href="/blb/revelation/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Behold, I give those from the synagogue of Satan--those declaring themselves to be Jews, and are not, but they lie--behold, I will cause them that they will come and will worship before your feet, and they shall know that I have loved you. <a href="/ylt/revelation/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> lo, I make of the synagogue of the Adversary those saying themselves to be Jews, and are not, but do lie; lo, I will make them that they may come and bow before thy feet, and may know that I loved thee. <a href="/slt/revelation/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Behold, I give of the synagogue of Satan, of them saying themselves to be Jews, and are not, but they lie; behold, I will make them that they come and worship before thy feet, and they should know that I have loved thee.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Behold, I will bring of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie. Behold, I will make them to come and adore before thy feet. And they shall know that I have loved thee. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Behold, I will take from the synagogue of Satan those who declare themselves to be Jews and are not, for they are lying. Behold, I will cause them to approach and to reverence before your feet. And they shall know that I have loved you. <a href="/nabre/revelation/3.htm">New American Bible</a> Behold, I will make those of the assembly of Satan who claim to be Jews and are not, but are lying, behold I will make them come and fall prostrate at your feet, and they will realize that I love you. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but are lying—I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Behold I turn over those of the synagogue of Satan, who say that they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And behold, I grant some of the synagogue of Satan, of those who say about themselves that they are Jews and are not, but they are lying, behold, I shall make them come and worship before your feet and to know that I love you.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Behold, I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them come and worship before your feet, and know that I have loved you. <a href="/godbey/revelation/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Behold, I give of the synagogue of Satan, those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are lying; behold, I will make them that they shall come and worship before thy feet, and may know that I have loved thee with divine love.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Behold, I give thee out of Satan?s synagogue those who say they are Jews, yet they are not, but do lie. Lo! I will make them that they shall come and prostrate themselves at thy feet, and they shall know that I have loved thee. <a href="/mace/revelation/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> you shall see I will make those of the synagogue of satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, but do lye: you shall see I will make them come, and throw themselves at your feet, and they shall know that you are the objects of my love. <a href="/wey/revelation/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I will cause some belonging to Satan's synagogue who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but are liars--I will make them come and fall at your feet and know for certain that I have loved you. <a href="/worrell/revelation/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>Behold, I give those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie?behold, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I loved you.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/revelation/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Behold, I <Fr>will<FR> give <Fr>up<FR> those of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews, and are not, but speak falsely; behold, I will make them come and bow before thy feet, and they shall know that I have loved thee.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/3-9.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=700" 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/3.htm">To the Church in Philadelphia</a> …8I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. For you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. 9<a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">Look at</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">those who belong to</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4864.htm" title="4864: synagōgēs (N-GFS) -- From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish synagogue; by analogy, a Christian church.">synagogue</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/4567.htm" title="4567: Satana (N-GMS) -- An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil.">of Satan,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">who</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">claim</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautous (RefPro-AM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. "></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: einai (V-PNA) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">to be</a> <a href="/greek/2453.htm" title="2453: Ioudaious (Adj-AMP) -- Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah.">Jews</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">but</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eisin (V-PIA-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">are</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/5574.htm" title="5574: pseudontai (V-PIM/P-3P) -- To deceive, lie, speak falsely. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood.">liars</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">instead.</a> <a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!"></a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: didō (V-PSA-1S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give."></a> <a href="/greek/4160.htm" title="4160: poiēsō (V-FIA-1S) -- (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.">I will make</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autous (PPro-AM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that."></a> <a href="/greek/2240.htm" title="2240: hēxousin (V-FIA-3P) -- To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present.">come</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: proskynēsousin (V-FIA-3P) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">bow down</a> <a href="/greek/1799.htm" title="1799: enōpion (Prep) -- Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of.">at</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- 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: podōn (N-GMP) -- The foot. A primary word; a foot.">feet,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1097.htm" title="1097: gnōsin (V-ASA-3P) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb; to know in a great variety of applications and with many implications.">they will know</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/25.htm" title="25: ēgapēsa (V-AIA-1S) -- To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.">love</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: se (PPro-A2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> 10Because you have kept My command to persevere, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth.…<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="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14</a> The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. <a href="/isaiah/49-23.htm">Isaiah 49:23</a> Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a> that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/romans/11-25.htm">Romans 11:25-26</a> I do not want you to be ignorant of this mystery, brothers, so that you will not be conceited: A hardening in part has come to Israel, until the full number of the Gentiles has come in. / And so all Israel will be saved, as it is written: “The Deliverer will come from Zion; He will remove godlessness from Jacob. <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a> You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out his desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, refusing to uphold the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, because he is a liar and the father of lies. <a href="/matthew/13-41.htm">Matthew 13:41-43</a> The Son of Man will send out His angels, and they will weed out of His kingdom every cause of sin and all who practice lawlessness. / And they will throw them into the fiery furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. / Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father. He who has ears, let him hear. <a href="/zechariah/8-20.htm">Zechariah 8:20-23</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Peoples will yet come—the residents of many cities— / and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ / And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” ... <a href="/isaiah/45-14.htm">Isaiah 45:14</a> This is what the LORD says: “The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, along with the Sabeans, men of stature, will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you; they will come over in chains and bow down to you. They will confess to you: ‘God is indeed with you, and there is no other; there is no other God.’” <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18-19</a> Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour. / They went out from us, but they did not belong to us. For if they had belonged to us, they would have remained with us. But their departure made it clear that none of them belonged to us. <a href="/romans/2-28.htm">Romans 2:28-29</a> A man is not a Jew because he is one outwardly, nor is circumcision only outward and physical. / No, a man is a Jew because he is one inwardly, and circumcision is a matter of the heart, by the Spirit, not by the written code. Such a man’s praise does not come from men, but from God. <a href="/john/17-8.htm">John 17:8</a> For I have given them the words You gave Me, and they have received them. They knew with certainty that I came from You, and they believed that You sent Me. <a href="/isaiah/66-5.htm">Isaiah 66:5</a> You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.” <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">1 Corinthians 14:25</a> and the secrets of his heart will be made known. So he will fall facedown and worship God, proclaiming, “God is truly among you!” <a href="/matthew/23-33.htm">Matthew 23:33</a> You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape the sentence of hell? <a href="/isaiah/43-4.htm">Isaiah 43:4</a> Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.the synagogue.<a href="/revelation/2-9.htm">Revelation 2:9</a> I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.I will make them to.<a href="/exodus/11-8.htm">Exodus 11:8</a> And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger.<a href="/exodus/12-30.htm">Exodus 12:30-32</a> And Pharaoh rose up in the night, he, and all his servants, and all the Egyptians; and there was a great cry in Egypt; for there was not a house where there was not one dead… <a href="/1_samuel/2-36.htm">1 Samuel 2:36</a> And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left in thine house shall come and crouch to him for a piece of silver and a morsel of bread, and shall say, Put me, I pray thee, into one of the priests' offices, that I may eat a piece of bread.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/2-24.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-21.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">False.</a> <a href="/revelation/2-18.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-25.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/revelation/2-9.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/1_john/2-27.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/revelation/2-24.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/revelation/2-24.htm">Satan's</a> <a href="/revelation/2-9.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/revelation/2-22.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-28.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Adversary</a> <a href="/revelation/7-2.htm">Belonging</a> <a href="/revelation/6-2.htm">Bow</a> <a href="/revelation/6-4.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/nehemiah/2-20.htm">Claim</a> <a href="/revelation/4-10.htm">Fall</a> <a href="/revelation/14-5.htm">False.</a> <a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Feet</a> <a href="/revelation/4-10.htm">Homage</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-6.htm">Jews</a> <a href="/revelation/11-8.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/revelation/12-9.htm">Satan</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-7.htm">Satan's</a> <a href="/matthew/9-18.htm">Synagogue</a> <a href="/revelation/6-11.htm">Themselves</a> <a href="/revelation/4-10.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 3</div>1. <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">The angel of the church of Sardis is reproved and exhorted to repent.</a> 37. <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">The angel of the church of Philadelphia is approved for his diligence and patience;</a> 14. <a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">the angel of Laodicea rebuked for being neither hot nor cold.</a> 20. <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Christ stands at the door and knocks.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>As for those who belong to the synagogue of Satan This phrase refers to a group of people who are outwardly associated with Judaism but are spiritually opposed to the teachings of Christ. The term "synagogue of Satan" suggests a counterfeit assembly, contrasting with the true followers of God. Historically, this could refer to certain Jewish groups in the first century who opposed the early Christian church. The use of "Satan" indicates their adversarial role, as Satan means "adversary" in Hebrew. This phrase echoes the conflict between the early church and some Jewish communities, as seen in <a href="/acts/13-45.htm">Acts 13:45</a> and <a href="/acts/17-5.htm">Acts 17:5</a>.who claim to be Jews but are liars instead This phrase highlights the distinction between ethnic identity and spiritual truth. While these individuals claim Jewish heritage, their actions and beliefs do not align with the true spiritual lineage of Abraham, which is characterized by faith in Christ (<a href="/romans/2-28.htm">Romans 2:28-29</a>). The accusation of being "liars" underscores their false representation of God's covenant people, similar to the rebuke Jesus gave to certain Jewish leaders in <a href="/john/8-44.htm">John 8:44</a>.I will make them come and bow down at your feet This phrase suggests a future vindication for the faithful believers in Philadelphia. The imagery of bowing down is reminiscent of Old Testament prophecies where nations would acknowledge Israel's God (<a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14</a>). It signifies a reversal of roles, where those who persecuted the church will recognize its divine favor. This act of bowing is not necessarily one of worship but of acknowledgment and respect.and they will know that I love you This final phrase assures the believers of Christ's love and favor. It emphasizes the personal relationship between Christ and His followers, contrasting with the rejection by those who oppose them. The public acknowledgment of Christ's love serves as a powerful testimony to the truth of the gospel and the faithfulness of the church. This assurance is consistent with the promises found in <a href="/romans/8-38.htm">Romans 8:38-39</a>, where nothing can separate believers from the love of God in Christ Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/s/synagogue_of_satan.htm">Synagogue of Satan</a> This term refers to a group of people who claim to be Jews but are not true followers of God. They are described as liars and are opposed to the Christian believers in Philadelphia. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jews.htm">Jews</a> In this context, it refers to those who claim Jewish identity but do not follow the true spiritual path of Judaism, which acknowledges Jesus as the Messiah. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philadelphia.htm">Philadelphia</a> One of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. Known for its faithfulness, it receives commendation from Jesus. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker in this passage, who promises vindication and recognition of His love for the faithful believers. 5. <a href="/topical/b/believers_in_philadelphia.htm">Believers in Philadelphia</a> The faithful Christians who are being reassured of Christ's love and the eventual recognition of their faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/true_identity_in_christ.htm">True Identity in Christ</a> Our identity should be rooted in Christ, not in outward claims or appearances. True faith is demonstrated through spiritual transformation and obedience to God. <a href="/topical/v/vindication_of_the_faithful.htm">Vindication of the Faithful</a> God promises to vindicate those who remain faithful to Him. We can trust that He will reveal the truth and honor those who are steadfast in their faith. <a href="/topical/l/love_and_assurance_from_christ.htm">Love and Assurance from Christ</a> Jesus assures His followers of His love. This assurance should encourage us to persevere in our faith, knowing that we are deeply loved by our Savior. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_discernment.htm">Spiritual Discernment</a> Believers are called to discern truth from falsehood. We must be vigilant in recognizing those who claim to be of God but do not bear the fruits of true faith. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_persecution.htm">Endurance in Persecution</a> The church in Philadelphia faced opposition, yet they remained faithful. We are encouraged to endure trials and opposition, knowing that God sees and will reward our faithfulness.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 3</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_synagogue_of_satan.htm">What is the Synagogue of Satan?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_philadelphia_church_important.htm">What is the significance of the Church in Philadelphia?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_dragon_called_satan_in_rev_12_9.htm">Why does Revelation 12:9 identify the dragon as Satan if Genesis 3:1 never explicitly equates the serpent with the devil?</a> <a href="/q/is_'synagogue_of_satan'_unloving_or_historical.htm">Does 'synagogue of Satan' in Revelation 2:9 conflict with biblical teachings on love, and is there historical context to support or refute this label?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(9) Behold, I will make.--Better, Behold, I give some. There is no word to express this in the original, but as a word must be supplied to complete the sense, it is better to adopt "some" than the "them" of the Authorised version, as it is not a promise that all of the synagogue of Satan should come.Of the synagogue of Satan.--We have here a re-appearance of the same troubles which afflicted the Church of Smyrna: the fixed and contemptuous exclusiveness of the Judaising party was their trial. But there was a time coming (perhaps the hour of temptation spoken of in the next verse) when these faithful ones, now abused and excommunicated by the fanatical synagogue, would be courted, acknowledged--nay, their aid invoked.I will make them to come and worship before my feet, and to know that I have loved thee.--Some see in this a hint that the power of a large-hearted party to protect the Judaisers would be derived from the influence of the Gentiles, whose presence in the Church had been a stumbling-block to the Jewish party. This may have been, and doubtless was, often the case. But the promise seems to have a higher fulfilment. The course of events would show that the so-called latitudinarian was the nearest to Christ; time would transform the suspected into the respected. The Amorites would come, and the disinherited Jephthahs would be brought to be head of Gilead. In days of such trouble their strongest opponents would become their warmest supporters. An illustration of this will occur to the mind of the reader in the marvellous support which has been given to the growth of Christianity by Jews with the tongue, with the pen, with the harp and organ. Let the names of Neander, Rossini, and Mendelssohn stand for hundreds more.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Behold I give of the synagogue of Satan. The true reading seems to be neither δίδωμι nor δέδωκα, but διδῶ, from the form διδόω, which is fairly common in classical Greek. The construction, ἐκ τῆς- συναγωγῆς, the partitive genitive used as subject or object of a verb, is frequent in St. John's writings (<a href="/john/1-24.htm">John 1:24</a>; <a href="/john/7-40.htm">John 7:40</a>; <a href="/john/16-17.htm">John 16:17</a>:2 John 4; comp. <a href="/john/6-39.htm">John 6:39</a>; <a href="/john/21-10.htm">John 21:10</a>). The Church of Smyrna was encouraged with a promise that their Jewish opponents should not be victorious over them. The Philadelphian Christians are told that they shall be victorious over their Jewish opponents. As before (<a href="/revelation/2-9.htm">Revelation 2:9</a>), those who "say they are Jews, and they are not," are Jews who refuse to believe in the Messiah and reject the Gospel. The only true Jews are those who accept the Christ. They are not, but do lie. Antithetic parallelism, as in ver. 8 and <a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Revelation 2:13</a>. I will make them to come and worship at thy feet. This would be fulfilled when the destruction of Jerusalem drove large numbers of Jews into Asia Minor. Every city which had previously had a Jewish colony would then receive a great influx of refugees. This augmented Jewish settlement at Philadelphia was to furnish some converts to the Christian Church; but, as we learn from the epistles of Ignatius, these converts tainted the Church with a stubborn form of Judaistic error. Hence the need of the warning in ver. 11. Compare "The sons also of them that afflicted thee shall come bending unto thee; and all they that despised thee shall bow themselves down at the soles of thy feet" (<a href="/isaiah/60-14.htm">Isaiah 60:14</a>; <a href="/isaiah/49-23.htm">Isaiah 49:23</a>). Know that I have loved thee. The "I" is emphatic: "I will cause them to recoginize that in this you received a blessing manifestly Divine." <a href="/commentaries/revelation/3-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Look at ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! [those who belong] to ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. 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. synagogue συναγωγῆς (synagōgēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4864.htm">Strong's 4864: </a> From sunago; an assemblage of persons; specially, a Jewish 'synagogue'; by analogy, a Christian church. of Satan, Σατανᾶ (Satana) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4567.htm">Strong's 4567: </a> An adversary, Satan. Of Chaldee origin corresponding to ma'bad; the accuser, i.e. The devil. who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <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. claim λεγόντων (legontōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <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. to be εἶναι (einai) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. Jews Ἰουδαίους (Ioudaious) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2453.htm">Strong's 2453: </a> Jewish. From Iouda; Judaean, i.e. Belonging to Jehudah. [but] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. are εἰσὶν (eisin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. liars ψεύδονται (pseudontai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5574.htm">Strong's 5574: </a> To deceive, lie, speak falsely. Middle voice of an apparently primary verb; to utter an untruth or attempt to deceive by falsehood. instead. ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. I will make ποιήσω (poiēsō) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. them αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <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. come ἥξουσιν (hēxousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2240.htm">Strong's 2240: </a> To have come, be present, have arrived. A primary verb; to arrive, i.e. Be present. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. bow down προσκυνήσουσιν (proskynēsousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. at ἐνώπιον (enōpion) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1799.htm">Strong's 1799: </a> Neuter of a compound of en and a derivative of optanomai; in the face of. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. feet, ποδῶν (podōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4228.htm">Strong's 4228: </a> The foot. A primary word; a 'foot'. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they will know γνῶσιν (gnōsin) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1097.htm">Strong's 1097: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. I ἐγὼ (egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. love ἠγάπησά (ēgapēsa) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_25.htm">Strong's 25: </a> To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love. you. σε (se) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. 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