“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.”
I know your works — behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut; for you have a little strength, but you have kept my word and have not denied my name — despite modest human resources, Philadelphia receives an open door (opportunity for witness and mission), and Christ attributes this not to the church's strength but to their faithfulness and word-keeping. The open door may evoke missionary opportunity or eschatological entrance.
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