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Revelation 3:6

New Testament Apocalyptic ASV (1901)

What does Revelation 3:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.
Revelation 3:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Revelation 3

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Remember therefore how thou hast received and didst hear; and keep [it], and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
4But thou hast a few names in Sardis that did not defile their garments: and they shall walk with me in white; for they are worthy.
5He that overcometh shall thus be arrayed in white garments; and I will in no wise blot his name out of the book of life, and I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
6He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.
7And 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 none shall shut, and that shutteth and none openeth:
8I 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.
9Behold, 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.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“He that hath an ear, let him hear, etc.] (See Gill on “<660207>Revelation 2:7”).”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“(See on Rev 2:7.)”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“He that hath an ear ... - See the notes on Revelation 2:7. The Epistle to the Church in Philadelphia This epistle Revelation 3:7-13 comprises the following subjects: The usual address to the angel of the church, Revelation 3:7. (2)The reference to some attribute or characteristic of the speaker, Revelation 3:7. He here addresses the church as one who is holy and true; as he who has the key of David, and who can shut and no one can open, and open and no one can shut. The representation is that of one who occupies a royal palace, and who can admit or exclude anyone whom he pleases. The reference to such a palace is continued through the epistle. (3)The usual declaration that he knows their…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Rev 2:7 Revelation 3:7”
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