Revelation 2:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 2:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 2:1 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 2:1 — KJV
“Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;”
— Revelation 2:1 (KJV)
Revelation 2:1 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 2:1
“The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:1: angel, church, seven
“And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:1: angel, church, write
“And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:1: angel, church, write
“And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:1: angel, church, write
“And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:1: angel, church, write
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