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Revelation 2

Rev. 2:25 KJV (With Strong’s)

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But
plen (Greek #4133)
moreover (besides), i.e. albeit, save that, rather, yet
KJV usage: but (rather), except, nevertheless, notwithstanding, save, than.
Pronounce: plane
Origin: from 4119
thats which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
ye have
echo (Greek #2192)
(used in certain tenses only) a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)
KJV usage: be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
Pronounce: ekh'-o
Origin: σχέω (skheh'-o)
already hold fast
krateo (Greek #2902)
to use strength, i.e. seize or retain (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: hold (by, fast), keep, lay hand (hold) on, obtain, retain, take (by).
Pronounce: krat-eh'-o
Origin: from 2904
till
achri (Greek #891)
akin to 206 (through the idea of a terminus); (of time) until or (of place) up to
KJV usage: as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. Compare 3360.
Pronounce: akh'-ree
Origin: or ἄχρις (akh'-rece)
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
I come
an (Greek #302)
a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty
KJV usage: (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever. Usually unexpressed except by the subjunctive or potential mood. Also contracted for 1437.
Pronounce: an
heko (Greek #2240)
to arrive, i.e. be present (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: come.
Pronounce: hay'-ko
Origin: a primary verb
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Rev. 3:11• 11I come quickly: hold fast what thou hast, that no one take thy crown. (Rev. 3:11)

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Rev. 3:3,11• 3Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and keep it and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come upon thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know at what hour I shall come upon thee.
 11I come quickly: hold fast what thou hast, that no one take thy crown. (Rev. 3:3,11)
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Acts 11:28• 28and one from among them, by name Agabus, rose up and signified by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine over all the inhabited earth, which also came to pass under Claudius. (Acts 11:28)
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Rom. 12:9• 9Let love be unfeigned; abhorring evil; cleaving to good: (Rom. 12:9)
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1 Thess. 5:21• 21but prove all things, hold fast the right; (1 Thess. 5:21)
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Heb. 3:6• 6but Christ, as Son over his house, whose house are *we*, if indeed we hold fast the boldness and the boast of hope firm to the end. (Heb. 3:6)
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Heb. 4:14• 14Having therefore a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast the confession. (Heb. 4:14)
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Heb. 10:23• 23Let us hold fast the confession of the hope unwavering, (for he is faithful who has promised;) (Heb. 10:23)
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Rev. 1:7• 7Behold, he comes with the clouds, and every eye shall see him, and they which have pierced him, and all the tribes of the land shall wail because of him. Yea. Amen. (Rev. 1:7)
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Rev. 22:7,20• 7And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.
 20He that testifies these things says, Yea, I come quickly. Amen; come, Lord Jesus. (Rev. 22:7,20)
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John 14:3• 3and if I go and shall prepare you a place, I am coming again and shall receive you to myself, that where I am ye also may be. (John 14:3)
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John 21:22‑23• 22Jesus says to him, If I will that he abide until I come, what is that to thee? Follow thou me.
 23This word therefore went out among the brethren, That disciple does not die. And Jesus did not say to him, He does not die; but, If I will that he abide until I come, what is that to thee? (John 21:22‑23)
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1 Cor. 4:5• 5So that do not judge anything before the time, until the Lord shall come, who shall also both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and shall make manifest the counsels of hearts; and then shall each have his praise from God. (1 Cor. 4:5)
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1 Cor. 11:26• 26For as often as ye shall eat this bread, and drink the cup, ye announce the death of the Lord, until he come. (1 Cor. 11:26)
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2 Peter 3:10• 10But the day of the Lord will come as a thief, in which the heavens will pass away with a rushing noise, and the elements, burning with heat, shall be dissolved, and the earth and the works in it shall be burnt up. (2 Peter 3:10)
• Vss. 25-29—The remnant of faithful believers in the dark ages were the Nestorians, Paulicians, Waldenses and the Albigenses, and other pre-reformers. They are told to “hold fast” to what little truth they had, and the Lord would reward them. For the first time in these addresses we hear of the Lord’s coming—without distinguishing the Rapture from the Appearing. (“The Things Which Are: Revelation 2-3” by B. Anstey)
• The first direct reference in these epistles to the second Advent is found here (Rev. 2:25-28). (“Revelation 2: Addresses to the Seven Churches” by W. Scott)
• What they had they were not to surrender, but “hold fast.” There was no expectation held out of a reform. (“Revelation 2: Addresses to the Seven Churches” by W. Scott)
• The Coming of the Lord is the goal of hope. A return to the pristine condition of the Church is deemed impossible. (“Revelation 2: Addresses to the Seven Churches” by W. Scott)

J. N. Darby Translation

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but what ye have hold fast till I shall come.

W. Kelly Translation

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but that which ye have hold fast till I shall come.