“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;”
And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword — Pergamum faces seduction toward idolatry and immorality; Christ presents himself as the one wielding the sword of judgment against false teaching (Isaiah 49:2; Hebrews 4:12), warning that his word will cut decisively.
Church Fathers on Revelation 2:12
“He that shall overcome, shall not be hurt by the second death.” That is, he shall not be chastised in hell. The third order of the saints shows that they are men who are strong in faith, and who are not afraid of persecution; but because even among them there are some who are inclined to unlawful associations, He says:—
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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