Revelation 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 2:9 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 2:9 — KJV
“I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”
— Revelation 2:9 (KJV)
Revelation 2:9 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 2:9
“Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and 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.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:9: know, say, jews
“If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:9: know, works, art
“I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:9: know, works, art
“Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:9: know, art, rich
“And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the LORD hath not spoken?”
Shares key themes with Revelation 2:9: know, art, say
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