Faithful and steadfast, Philadelphia remained loyal despite limited strength. This song reflects bold endurance and the promise that those who stand firm will ultimately share in victory. Encouragement to keep going and finish well—great for endurance and ultimate reward. TODAY’S PASSAGE – REVELATION 3:7-13, ESV: 7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, (He is the Promised Messiah who has complete Kingly authority and control, Isaiah 22:22)7 who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. (Literal Translation: “The one who is holy, the one who is true, the one having the key of David, the one opening and no one will shut, and shitting and no one opens”)89 8 “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door (missionary opportunities due to strategic location10 and/or the door to authentic eternal life11), which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. 9 Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie (some Christian Jews were likely excommunicated from synagogue life which cost them their jobs)—behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you. 10 Because (ότι’ hoti … “because” qualifies both the reason for their present promises and future promises) 12 you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial13 that is coming on the whole world (Telescopic double meaning to their present situation as well as to future events)14, to try those who dwell on the earth. 11 I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown. 12 The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple15 of my God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him (A Possession of the Lord’s …ownership) the namFaithful and steadfast, Philadelphia remained loyal despite limited strength. This song reflects bold endurance and the promise that those who stand firm will ultimately share in victory. Encouragement to keep going and finish well—great for endurance and ultimate reward. TODAY’S PASSAGE – REVELATION 3:7-13, ESV: 7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, (He is the Promised Messiah who has complete Kingly authority and control, Isaiah 22:22)7 who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. (Literal Translation: “The one who is holy, the one who is true, the one having the key of David, the one opening and no one will shut, and shitting and no one opens”)89 8 “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door (missionary opportunities due to strategic location10 and/or the door to authentic eternal life11), which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name. 9 Behold, I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not, but lie (some Christian Jews were likely excommunicated from synagogue life which cost them their jobs)—behold, I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you. 10 Because (ότι’ hoti … “because” qualifies both the reason for their present promises and future promises) 12 you have kept my word about patient endurance, I will keep you from the hour of trial13 that is coming on the whole world (Telescopic double meaning to their present situation as well as to future events)14, to try those who dwell on the earth. 11 I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown. 12 The one who conquers, I will make him a pillar in the temple15 of my God. Never shall he go out of it, and I will write on him (A Possession of the Lord’s …ownership) the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name. 13 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’e of my God, and the name of the city of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down from my God out of heaven, and my own new name. 13 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’