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patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/2.htm">New King James Version</a> and you have persevered and have patience, and have labored for My name’s sake and have not become weary. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and you have perseverance and have endured on account of My name, and have not become weary. <a href="/nasb/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> and you have perseverance and have endured for My name&#8217s sake, and have not grown weary. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and you have perseverance and have endured for My name’s sake, and have not grown weary. <a href="/lsb/revelation/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and you have perseverance and have endured for My name’s sake, you also have not grown weary. <a href="/amp/revelation/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and [I know that] you [who believe] are enduring patiently and are bearing up for My name’s sake, and that you have not grown weary [of being faithful to the truth]. <a href="/csb/revelation/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> I know that you have persevered and endured hardships for the sake of my name, and you have not grown weary. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> You also possess endurance and have tolerated many things because of My name and have not grown weary. <a href="/asv/revelation/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> and thou hast patience and didst bear for my name's sake, and hast not grown weary. <a href="/cev/revelation/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> You have endured and gone through hard times because of me, yet you have not given up. <a href="/erv/revelation/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> and thou hast patience and didst bear for my name's sake, and hast not grown weary. <a href="/gwt/revelation/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> You have endured, suffered trouble because of my name, and have not grown weary. <a href="/gnt/revelation/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> You are patient, you have suffered for my sake, and you have not given up. <a href="/isv/revelation/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> You have endured and suffered because of my name, yet you have not grown weary. <a href="/msb/revelation/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name. <a href="/net/revelation/2.htm">NET Bible</a> I am also aware that you have persisted steadfastly, endured much for the sake of my name, and have not grown weary. <a href="/nheb/revelation/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> You have perseverance and have endured for my name's sake, and have not grown weary. <a href="/wbt/revelation/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast labored, and hast not fainted. <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And you endure patiently and have borne burdens for My sake and have never grown weary. <a href="/web/revelation/2.htm">World English Bible</a> You have perseverance and have endured for my name’s sake, and have not grown weary. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and you bore, and have endurance, and have toiled because of My Name, and have not been weary. <a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And you have perseverance, and have endured for the sake of My name, and have not grown weary. <a href="/ylt/revelation/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and thou didst bear, and hast endurance, and because of my name hast toiled, and hast not been weary. <a href="/slt/revelation/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And thou hast borne, and thou hast patience, and for my name hast thou been wearied, and thou hast not been broken by toil.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And thou hast patience, and hast endured for my name, and hast not fainted. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And you have patient endurance for the sake of my name, and you have not fallen away. <a href="/nabre/revelation/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Moreover, you have endurance and have suffered for my name, and you have not grown weary. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> I also know that you are enduring patiently and bearing up for the sake of my name, and that you have not grown weary.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And you have patience, and you have borne burdens for my name’s sake, and have not wearied. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And you have patience and you have endured because of my name and you have not tired.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and that you have patience, and have endured for my name's sake, and have not fainted. <a href="/godbey/revelation/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>and you have patience and have borne with them for my name's sake, and have not fainted.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and hast borne, and hast exercised patience, and for my name sake hast endured great toil, and hast not fainted. <a href="/mace/revelation/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> thou hast suffer'd, hast patience, for my name's sake thou hast laboured, and hast not fainted. <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And you endure patiently and have borne burdens for My sake and have never grown weary. <a href="/worrell/revelation/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>and you have patience, and did bear for My name's sake, and have not grown weary.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/revelation/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>and for my name's sake thou hast laboured, and hast not fainted.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/2-3.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=269" 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 Ephesus</a> …2I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles. 3<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Without</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/2872.htm" title="2872: kekopiakes (V-RIA-2S) -- From a derivative of kopos; to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard.">growing weary,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></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/5281.htm" title="5281: hypomonēn (N-AFS) -- Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy.">persevered</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/941.htm" title="941: ebastasas (V-AIA-2S) -- Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis; to lift, literally or figuratively.">endured many things</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for the sake of</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> 4But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.…<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="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a> Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. <a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Hebrews 12:3</a> Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a> Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain. <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-13.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:13</a> But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing. <a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Matthew 24:13</a> But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. <a href="/romans/2-7.htm">Romans 2:7</a> To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. <a href="/2_timothy/2-3.htm">2 Timothy 2:3</a> Join me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">1 Peter 2:19-20</a> For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. / How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">2 Corinthians 6:4-5</a> Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; / in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger; <a href="/colossians/1-11.htm">Colossians 1:11</a> being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have full endurance and patience, and joyfully <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:3</a> and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a> But those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will mount up with wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not faint. <a href="/psalms/37-7.htm">Psalm 37:7</a> Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when men prosper in their ways, when they carry out wicked schemes. <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Isaiah 41:10</a> Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And have borne, and have patience, and for my name's sake have labored, and have not fainted.hast borne.<a href="/psalms/69-7.htm">Psalm 69:7</a> Because for thy sake I have borne reproach; shame hath covered my face.<a href="/micah/7-9.htm">Micah 7:9</a> I will bear the indignation of the LORD, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.<a href="/mark/15-21.htm">Mark 15:21</a> And they compel one Simon a Cyrenian, who passed by, coming out of the country, the father of Alexander and Rufus, to bear his cross.hast patience.<a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Revelation 1:9</a> I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.<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="/psalms/37-7.htm">Psalm 37:7</a> Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.hast laboured.<a href="/romans/16-12.htm">Romans 16:12</a> Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa, who labour in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis, which laboured much in the Lord.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-16.htm">1 Corinthians 16:16</a> That ye submit yourselves unto such, and to every one that helpeth with us, and laboureth.<a href="/2_corinthians/5-9.htm">2 Corinthians 5:9</a> Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.hast not.<a href="/luke/18-1.htm">Luke 18:1</a> And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;<a href="/2_corinthians/4-1.htm">2 Corinthians 4:1,16</a> Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; … <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a> And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/3_john/1-12.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/galatians/6-2.htm">Burdens</a> <a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/1_peter/2-20.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-23.htm">Enduring</a> <a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Fainted</a> <a href="/james/1-15.htm">Grown</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-10.htm">Hardships</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-10.htm">Laboured</a> <a href="/3_john/1-7.htm">Name's</a> <a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">Patiently</a> <a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/james/5-11.htm">Persevered</a> <a href="/revelation/1-16.htm">Power</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-8.htm">Toiled</a> <a href="/revelation/1-9.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/1_peter/5-10.htm">Undergone</a> <a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Wearied</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-27.htm">Weariness</a> <a href="/hebrews/12-3.htm">Weary</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/12-4.htm">Bear</a> <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">Bearing</a> <a href="/revelation/6-9.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/genesis/49-14.htm">Burdens</a> <a href="/revelation/2-19.htm">Endurance</a> <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Endure</a> <a href="/psalms/55-12.htm">Endured</a> <a href="/numbers/24-21.htm">Enduring</a> <a href="/genesis/45-26.htm">Fainted</a> <a href="/revelation/18-3.htm">Grown</a> <a href="/exodus/18-8.htm">Hardships</a> <a href="/joshua/24-13.htm">Laboured</a> <a href="/1_samuel/12-22.htm">Name's</a> <a href="/revelation/2-19.htm">Patience</a> <a href="/revelation/3-10.htm">Patiently</a> <a href="/revelation/2-19.htm">Perseverance</a> <a href="/luke/22-28.htm">Persevered</a> <a href="/revelation/2-11.htm">Power</a> <a href="/genesis/3-17.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/revelation/2-19.htm">Toiled</a> <a href="/revelation/2-22.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/joshua/5-5.htm">Undergone</a> <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/genesis/19-11.htm">Wearied</a> <a href="/genesis/27-46.htm">Weariness</a> <a href="/genesis/19-11.htm">Weary</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'; </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/2.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/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Without growing weary This phrase highlights the commendable endurance of the believers. In the context of the early church, perseverance was crucial due to the intense persecution Christians faced from both Roman authorities and Jewish leaders. The call to not grow weary echoes <a href="/galatians/6-9.htm">Galatians 6:9</a>, where believers are encouraged to not become weary in doing good. It reflects the spiritual strength and resilience that comes from reliance on God's power, as seen in <a href="/isaiah/40-31.htm">Isaiah 40:31</a>, where those who hope in the Lord renew their strength.You have persevered Perseverance is a recurring theme in the New Testament, often associated with faithfulness amidst trials. The church in Ephesus, to whom this message is addressed, was known for its labor and patience (<a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Revelation 2:2</a>). This perseverance is a testament to their commitment to Christ, reminiscent of the perseverance of Job, who remained faithful despite severe trials (<a href="/james/5-11.htm">James 5:11</a>). The Ephesian church's perseverance is also a model for believers to remain steadfast in their faith journey.And endured many things The endurance of "many things" suggests a variety of trials and tribulations. Historically, the Ephesian church faced challenges such as false teachings, as indicated by Paul's warning in <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-30</a>. The endurance of these trials is a reflection of the church's dedication to maintaining doctrinal purity and moral integrity. This endurance is akin to the trials faced by the early apostles, who suffered for the gospel (<a href="/2_corinthians/11-23.htm">2 Corinthians 11:23-28</a>).For the sake of My name The phrase "for the sake of My name" underscores the motivation behind the perseverance and endurance. It signifies that the believers' actions were driven by their allegiance to Jesus Christ. In biblical times, a name represented one's character and authority. Thus, enduring for Christ's name implies a deep commitment to His teachings and mission. This is similar to the apostles in <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41</a>, who rejoiced in suffering disgrace for the Name. It also reflects the call to take up one's cross and follow Christ (<a href="/matthew/16-24.htm">Matthew 16:24</a>), emphasizing the sacrificial nature of true discipleship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Revelation, who received the vision while exiled on the island of Patmos. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church_in_ephesus.htm">The Church in Ephesus</a> The recipient of this message, one of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. Ephesus was a major city in Asia Minor, known for its significant Christian community. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of the message, who commends the church for their perseverance and endurance. 4. <a href="/topical/p/persecution.htm">Persecution</a> The context in which the Ephesian church is enduring, likely involving social, economic, and possibly physical trials for their faith. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_name_of_jesus.htm">The Name of Jesus</a> The reason for the church's endurance, highlighting their commitment to Christ and His teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> The Ephesian church is commended for their perseverance. As believers, we are called to remain steadfast in our faith, even amidst trials and challenges. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_for_christ's_name.htm">Endurance for Christ's Name</a> Our endurance should be motivated by our love and commitment to Jesus. This involves prioritizing His name and reputation above our comfort and convenience. <a href="/topical/a/avoiding_weariness.htm">Avoiding Weariness</a> Spiritual weariness can be a challenge, but we are encouraged to rely on God's strength to continue in our mission and calling without growing weary. <a href="/topical/t/the_reward_of_endurance.htm">The Reward of Endurance</a> Scripture consistently teaches that there is a reward for those who endure. This should motivate us to remain faithful, knowing that our labor in the Lord is not in vain. <a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a> The church in Ephesus likely supported one another in their trials. We should seek to build strong Christian communities that encourage and uphold each other in perseverance.<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/which_2_churches_are_in_revelation.htm">What are the two churches mentioned in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'prayer_and_fasting'.htm">What defines the patience of the saints?</a> <a href="/q/order_of_jesus'_disciples'_calling.htm">What does 'travail' mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_saints'_patience.htm">What defines the patience of the saints?</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>(3) And hast borne.--This verse needs some change to bring it into harmony with the best MSS. It should stand, And hast (or, hadst) patience, and didst bear for My name's sake, and didst not weary. In this last word there is a recurrence to the word (kopos) translated labour or toil in <a href="/revelation/2-2.htm" title="I know your works, and your labor, and your patience, and how you can not bear them which are evil: and you have tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and have found them liars:">Revelation 2:2</a>. They had toiled on to very weariness without wearying of their toil (<a href="/galatians/6-9.htm" title="And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.">Galatians 6:9</a>), just as they could not bear the evil and yet had borne reproaches for Christ's sake. "There is toil, and patience, and abhorrence of evil, and discernment, and again patience, and endurance, and unwearied exertion. What can be wanting here?" (Dr. Vaughan.)<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - The text followed in the Authorized Version is here very corrupt; we must read with the Revised Version, And thou hast patience (as in ver. 2), and didst bear for my Name's sake, and hast not grown weary. The last verb (κεκοπίακες) is closely akin to toil (κόπος) in ver 2. The seeming contradiction between "I know thy toil" and "thou hast not toiled" has caused confusion in the text. Yet οὐ κεκοπίακες does not mean "thou hast not toiled," but "thou hast not wearied of toil." It is all the more probable that this play of words is intentional, because "bear" (βαστάζειν) is used in two different senses in ver. 2 and ver. 3: "canst not tolerate evil men," and "didst endure suffering" (comp. <a href="/john/16-12.htm">John 16:12</a>). "So is patience set over the things of God that one can obey no precept, fulfil no work well pleasing to the Lord, if estranged from it. The good of it even they who live outside it honour with the name of highest virtue... . Grand testimony this is to it, in that it incites even the vain schools of the world unto praise and glory! Or is it rather an injury,' 'in that a thing Divine is bandied about among worldly sciences (Tertullian, 'De Pat.,' 1.). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/2-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Without καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. growing weary, κεκοπίακες (kekopiakes) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2872.htm">Strong's 2872: </a> From a derivative of kopos; to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard. 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. persevered ὑπομονὴν (hypomonēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5281.htm">Strong's 5281: </a> Endurance, steadfastness, patient waiting for. From hupomeno; cheerful endurance, constancy. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. endured many things ἐβάστασας (ebastasas) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_941.htm">Strong's 941: </a> Perhaps remotely derived from the base of basis; to lift, literally or figuratively. for the sake of διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. 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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