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See, I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. <a href="/nlt/revelation/3.htm">New Living Translation</a> “I know all the things you do, and I have opened a door for you that no one can close. You have little strength, yet you obeyed my word and did not deny me. <a href="/esv/revelation/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. <a href="/bsb/revelation/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. <a href="/blb/revelation/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I know your deeds. Behold, I have set before you a door having been opened, which no one is able to shut it, because you have little power, and yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. <a href="/kjv/revelation/3.htm">King James Bible</a> I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/3.htm">New King James Version</a> “I know your works. See, I have set before you an open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> ‘I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have followed My word, and have not denied My name. <a href="/nasb/revelation/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have kept My word, and have not denied My name. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have kept My word, and have not denied My name. <a href="/lsb/revelation/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> ‘I know your deeds. Behold, I have given before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have kept My word, and have not denied My name. <a href="/amp/revelation/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> ‘I know your deeds. See, I have set before you an open door which no one is able to shut, for you have a little power, and have kept My word, and have not renounced or denied My name. <a href="/csb/revelation/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I know your works. Look, I have placed before you an open door that no one can close because you have but little power; yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> I know your works. Because you have limited strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name, look, I have placed before you an open door that no one is able to close. <a href="/asv/revelation/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> I know thy works (behold, I have set before thee a door opened, which none can shut), that thou hast a little power, and didst keep my word, and didst not deny my name. <a href="/cev/revelation/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I know everything you have done. And I have placed before you an open door no one can close. You were not very strong, but you obeyed my message and did not deny you are my followers. <a href="/erv/revelation/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> I know thy works (behold, I have set before thee a door opened, which none can shut), that thou hast a little power, and didst keep my word, and didst not deny my name. <a href="/gwt/revelation/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> I know what you have done. See, I have opened a door in front of you that no one can shut. You only have a little strength, but you have paid attention to my word and have not denied my name. <a href="/gnt/revelation/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> I know what you do; I know that you have a little power; you have followed my teaching and have been faithful to me. I have opened a door in front of you, which no one can close. <a href="/isv/revelation/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> I know what you've been doing. Look! I have put in front of you an open door that no one can shut. You have only a little strength, but you have obeyed my word and have not denied my name. <a href="/msb/revelation/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. <a href="/net/revelation/3.htm">NET Bible</a> I know your deeds. (Look! I have put in front of you an open door that no one can shut.) I know that you have little strength, but you have obeyed my word and have not denied my name. <a href="/nheb/revelation/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "I know your works. Look, I have set before you an open door, which no one can shut. For you have a little power, and have kept my word, and did not deny my name. <a href="/wbt/revelation/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. <a href="/wey/revelation/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I know your doings. I have put an opened door in front of you, which no one can shut; because you have but a little power, and yet you have guarded My word and have not disowned Me. <a href="/web/revelation/3.htm">World English Bible</a> “I know your works (behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one can shut), that you have a little power, and kept my word, and didn’t deny my name. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> I have known your works; behold, I have set before you a door having been opened, which no one is able to shut it, because you have little power, and yet have kept My word, and have not denied My Name; <a href="/blb/revelation/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> I know your deeds. Behold, I have set before you a door having been opened, which no one is able to shut it, because you have little power, and yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name. <a href="/ylt/revelation/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> I have known thy works; lo, I have set before thee a door -- opened, and no one is able to shut it, because thou hast a little power, and didst keep my word, and didst not deny my name; <a href="/slt/revelation/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> I know thy works: behold, I have given before thee an open door, and none can shut it, for thou hast a little power, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> I know thy works. Behold, I have given before thee a door opened, which no man can shut: because thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> I know your works. Behold, I have set an open door before you, which no one is able to close. For you have little power, and you have observed my word, and you have not denied my name. <a href="/nabre/revelation/3.htm">New American Bible</a> “ ‘ “I know your works (behold, I have left an open door before you, which no one can close). You have limited strength, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “I know your works. Look, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> I know your works: and behold, I have set before you an open door, which no man can lock, for you have but little strength and yet you have obeyed my word, and have not denied my name. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “I know your works, and behold, I have set an open door before you which no man can shut, because you have a little power, and you have kept my word and have not denied my name.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> I know your works: behold, I have set before you an open door that no one is able to shut, because you have a little strength, and have kept my word, and have not denied my name. <a href="/godbey/revelation/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>I know your works; behold, I have given before you an open door, which no one is able to shut: and you have a little power, and you have kept my word, and not denied my name.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it; because thou hast but little strength, yet hast thou kept my word, and hast not denied my name. <a href="/mace/revelation/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for tho' few in number, you have kept my word, and have not renounced my name. <a href="/wey/revelation/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> I know your doings. I have put an opened door in front of you, which no one can shut; because you have but a little power, and yet you have guarded My word and have not disowned Me. <a href="/worrell/revelation/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"I know your works. Behold, I have set before you a door opened, which no one can shut; because you have a little power, and kept My word, and did not deny My name.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/revelation/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>I know thy works, <Fr>and<FR> behold I have given thee an open door, and no one shall be able to shut it; for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/3-8.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=684" 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> 7To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open. 8<a href="/greek/1492.htm" title="1492: Oida (V-RIA-1S) -- To know, remember, appreciate. ">I know</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: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: erga (N-ANP) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">deeds.</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!">See,</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dedōka (V-RIA-1S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">I have placed</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.">before</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you</a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: ēneōgmenēn (V-RPM/P-AFS) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.">an open</a> <a href="/greek/2374.htm" title="2374: thyran (N-AFS) -- (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.">door,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">no one</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynatai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">can</a> <a href="/greek/2808.htm" title="2808: kleisai (V-ANA) -- To shut, shut up. A primary verb; to close.">shut.</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- 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/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">For</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echeis (V-PIA-2S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">you have</a> <a href="/greek/3398.htm" title="3398: mikran (Adj-AFS) -- Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity).">only a little</a> <a href="/greek/1411.htm" title="1411: dynamin (N-AFS) -- From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power.">strength,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">yet</a> <a href="/greek/5083.htm" title="5083: etērēsas (V-AIA-2S) -- From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.">you have kept</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ton (Art-AMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logon (N-AMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</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/720.htm" title="720: ērnēsō (V-AIM-2S) -- Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate.">have not denied</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onoma (N-ANS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name.</a> 9Look at 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.…<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/22-22.htm">Isaiah 22:22</a> I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. <a href="/matthew/16-19.htm">Matthew 16:19</a> I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.” <a href="/john/10-7.htm">John 10:7-9</a> So He said to them again, “Truly, truly, I tell you, I am the gate for the sheep. / All who came before Me were thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. / I am the gate. If anyone enters through Me, he will be saved. He will come in and go out and find pasture. <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a> When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9</a> because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a> Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a> as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. <a href="/matthew/25-21.htm">Matthew 25:21</a> His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Enter into the joy of your master!’ <a href="/luke/12-32.htm">Luke 12:32</a> Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a> Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. <a href="/romans/8-31.htm">Romans 8:31</a> What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? <a href="/hebrews/10-23.htm">Hebrews 10:23</a> Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful. <a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5</a> Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5</a> who through faith are shielded by God’s power for the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. <a href="/1_john/2-14.htm">1 John 2:14</a> I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>I know your works: behold, I have set before you an open door, and no man can shut it: for you have a little strength, and have kept my word, and have not denied my name.I know.<a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Revelation 3:1,15</a> And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead… See on ch.<a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Revelation 2:2</a> I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:an open.<a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">Revelation 3:7</a> And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;<a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9</a> For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a> Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,a little.<a href="/daniel/11-34.htm">Daniel 11:34</a> Now when they shall fall, they shall be holpen with a little help: but many shall cleave to them with flatteries.<a href="/2_corinthians/12-8.htm">2 Corinthians 12:8-10</a> For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me… <a href="/philippians/4-13.htm">Philippians 4:13</a> I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.and hast kept.<a href="/revelation/3-10.htm">Revelation 3:10</a> Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.<a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Revelation 22:7</a> Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.<a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21-24</a> He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him… and hast not.<a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Revelation 2:13</a> I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.<a href="/proverbs/30-9.htm">Proverbs 30:9</a> Lest I be full, and deny thee, and say, Who is the LORD? or lest I be poor, and steal, and take the name of my God in vain.<a href="/matthew/26-70.htm">Matthew 26:70-72</a> But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Able</a> <a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Deny</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-8.htm">Disowned</a> <a href="/revelation/3-2.htm">Doings</a> <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">Door</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Front</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">Guarded</a> <a href="/revelation/3-4.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/1_john/5-21.htm">Little</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-11.htm">Open</a> <a href="/hebrews/10-20.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/revelation/2-27.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">True.</a> <a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Word</a> <a href="/revelation/3-2.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/3-18.htm">Able</a> <a href="/genesis/18-15.htm">Denied</a> <a href="/exodus/23-6.htm">Deny</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/33-9.htm">Disowned</a> <a href="/revelation/3-15.htm">Doings</a> <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Door</a> <a href="/revelation/4-5.htm">Front</a> <a href="/revelation/3-10.htm">Guarded</a> <a href="/revelation/3-10.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/revelation/6-11.htm">Little</a> <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Open</a> <a href="/revelation/4-1.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/revelation/10-2.htm">Placed</a> <a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/revelation/5-12.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">True.</a> <a href="/revelation/3-10.htm">Word</a> <a href="/revelation/3-15.htm">Works</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>I know your deeds. This phrase indicates Christ's omniscience and His intimate knowledge of the actions and character of the church in Philadelphia. In the context of Revelation, the deeds of the churches are often evaluated, as seen in the letters to the other churches. This knowledge is both comforting and sobering, as it assures believers that their efforts are seen and valued by Christ, but also that nothing is hidden from Him.Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. The "open door" symbolizes opportunities for ministry and evangelism, as well as access to the kingdom of God. In the New Testament, Paul often refers to open doors as opportunities for spreading the Gospel (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9</a>, <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a>, <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a>). The assurance that "no one can shut" this door emphasizes God's sovereignty and the security of His promises. Historically, Philadelphia was a city on a major trade route, which could symbolize the strategic opportunity for spreading the Gospel.I know that you have only a little strength, This acknowledges the church's limited resources or influence, possibly due to its size or external pressures. Despite this, their faithfulness is commended. This reflects the biblical theme that God's power is made perfect in weakness (<a href="/2_corinthians/12-9.htm">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>), and that He often uses the weak to accomplish His purposes (<a href="/1_corinthians/1-27.htm">1 Corinthians 1:27</a>).yet you have kept My word The church's adherence to Christ's teachings is highlighted here. In a time when false teachings and persecution were prevalent, maintaining doctrinal purity and obedience to Christ's commands was crucial. This echoes the call to remain faithful to the teachings of Christ and the apostles, as seen throughout the New Testament (<a href="/john/14-23.htm">John 14:23</a>, <a href="/2_timothy/1-13.htm">2 Timothy 1:13-14</a>).and have not denied My name. Despite challenges, the church in Philadelphia remained loyal to Christ, not renouncing their faith even under pressure. This steadfastness is a key theme in Revelation, where believers are encouraged to overcome and remain faithful (<a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10, 12</a>:11). The name of Christ represents His authority and character, and not denying His name signifies allegiance to Him above all else.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker in this verse, addressing the church in Philadelphia. He is the one who holds the key of David and opens doors that no one can shut. 2. <a href="/topical/c/church_in_philadelphia.htm">Church in Philadelphia</a> One of the seven churches in Asia Minor addressed in the Book of Revelation. Known for its faithfulness despite having little strength. 3. <a href="/topical/o/open_door.htm">Open Door</a> Symbolizes opportunities for ministry and the advancement of the Gospel. It represents divine favor and access to God's kingdom. 4. <a href="/topical/k/key_of_david.htm">Key of David</a> Refers to Christ's authority and sovereignty, echoing <a href="/isaiah/22-22.htm">Isaiah 22:22</a>, where the key symbolizes control over the house of David. 5. <a href="/topical/d/deeds.htm">Deeds</a> The actions and faithfulness of the church in Philadelphia, which are acknowledged by Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_weakness.htm">Faithfulness in Weakness</a> Even with "little strength," the church in Philadelphia remained faithful. This teaches us that God values our faithfulness over our strength or resources. <a href="/topical/d/divine_opportunities.htm">Divine Opportunities</a> The "open door" signifies opportunities that God provides. We should be attentive and ready to walk through these doors in obedience and faith. <a href="/topical/c/christ's_sovereignty.htm">Christ's Sovereignty</a> Jesus holds the "key of David," symbolizing His ultimate authority. Trust in His control over the circumstances of our lives. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_trials.htm">Endurance in Trials</a> The church did not deny Christ's name despite challenges. We are called to stand firm in our faith, even when faced with adversity. <a href="/topical/k/keeping_god's_word.htm">Keeping God's Word</a> The commendation for keeping God's word highlights the importance of Scripture in guiding our lives and decisions.<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_did_jesus_mean_by_'an_open_door'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "an open door"?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_the_philadelphia_church_important.htm">What is the significance of the Church in Philadelphia?</a> <a href="/q/which_2_churches_are_in_revelation.htm">What are the two churches mentioned in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_injustice_present_in_psalm_62.htm">In Psalm 62, why is there still rampant injustice (verses 3, 9-10) if God truly is the believer's secure refuge?</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>(8) I know thy works: behold, I have set (better, given) before thee an open door (better, a door opened).--A reference to the passages (<a href="/acts/14-27.htm" title="And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.">Acts 14:27</a>; <a href="/context/1_corinthians/16-8.htm" title="But I will tarry at Ephesus until Pentecost.">1Corinthians 16:8-9</a>; <a href="/context/2_corinthians/2-12.htm" title="Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened to me of the Lord,">2Corinthians 2:12-13</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm" title=" With praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:">Colossians 4:3</a>) in which a similar expression is used reminds us that the open door was not simply a way of escape from difficulties, but an opening for preaching the gospel, an opportunity of doing good, as well as an abundant entrance into the kingdom.For thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.--The tenses used point back to some epoch in the history of this Church when some heavy trial or persecution arose, which tested the sincerity, fidelity, or Christian love of the faithful. "The reward then of a little strength is a door opened" (Dr. Vaughan).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - I know thy works. Once more Christ's judgment is based upon intimate personal knowledge. A question arises whether the next sentence, introduced by "behold," should be parenthetical or not. It is possible, as in the Authorized Version and previous English versions, and also in the Vulgate, to avoid what is certainly an awkward parenthesis. On the other hand, it seems clear that in ver. 1 and ver. 15 ὅτι depends upon οῖδα, "I know thy works, that thou," and does not introduce a fresh sentence; "I know thy works: for thou." Then must not ὅτι depend upon οῖδα here? But either arrangement makes good sense, and perhaps the omission of the parenthesis makes the best sense: "Because thou hast little power, and hast made a good use of that little, I have given thee an opportunity of which none shall deprive thee." This seems to be the obvious meaning of the"opened door," in accordance with <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a>; <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3</a>. The Philadelphian Church, in spite of its small advantages, whether in numbers or prosperity, kept Christ's word when called upon to deny him; and for this it shall ever have the privilege of giving others an entrance into Christ's fold. The aorists, ἐτήρησας and ἠρνήσω, appear to point to some definite occasion. On "keep my word," see notes on Revelation 1:3 and Revelation 2:26. The antithetic parallelism, "didst keep and didst not deny," is thoroughly in St. John's style, and is one of many instances of the Hebrew cast of his language (comp. <a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Revelation 2:13</a>; <a href="/john/1-3.htm">John 1:3, 20</a>; <a href="/john/3-16.htm">John 3:16</a>; <a href="/john/10-5.htm">John 10:5, 18</a>, etc.; <a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5, 6</a>; <a href="/1_john/2-4.htm">1 John 2:4, 10, 11, 27, 28</a>). The ungrammatical repetition involved in η{ν οὐδεὶς δύναται κλεῖσαι αὐτήν recurs in <a href="/revelation/7-2.htm">Revelation 7:2</a>; <a href="/revelation/13-12.htm">Revelation 13:12</a>; <a href="/revelation/20-8.htm">Revelation 20:8</a>. Such frequent solecisms argue imperfect grasp of the language (comp. <a href="/mark/7-25.htm">Mark 7:25</a>; <a href="/acts/15-17.htm">Acts 15:17</a>). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/3-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>I know Οἶδά (Oida) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1492.htm">Strong's 1492: </a> To know, remember, appreciate. 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. deeds. ἔργα (erga) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. See, 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! I have placed δέδωκα (dedōka) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. before ἐνώπιόν (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. you 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. an open ἠνεῳγμένην (ēneōgmenēn) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. door, θύραν (thyran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2374.htm">Strong's 2374: </a> (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. which ἣν (hēn) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. no one οὐδεὶς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. can δύναται (dynatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. shut. κλεῖσαι (kleisai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2808.htm">Strong's 2808: </a> To shut, shut up. A primary verb; to close. For ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. you have ἔχεις (echeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person 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. only a little μικρὰν (mikran) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3398.htm">Strong's 3398: </a> Little, small. Including the comparative mikroteros apparently a primary word; small (figuratively) dignity). strength, δύναμιν (dynamin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1411.htm">Strong's 1411: </a> From dunamai; force; specially, miraculous power. yet καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. you have kept ἐτήρησάς (etērēsas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5083.htm">Strong's 5083: </a> From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. word λόγον (logon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. have not denied ἠρνήσω (ērnēsō) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_720.htm">Strong's 720: </a> Perhaps from a and the middle voice of rheo; to contradict, i.e. Disavow, reject, abnegate. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. name. ὄνομά (onoma) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. 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