Revelation 2:3

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

Complete Jewish Bible:

You are persevering, and you have suffered for my sake without growing weary.

Berean Standard Bible:

Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things for the sake of My name.

American Standard Version:

and thou hast patience and didst bear for my name’s sake, and hast not grown weary.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And^{G2532} hast borne^{G941}, and^{G2532} hast^{G2192} patience^{G5281}, and^{G2532} for^{G1223} my^{G3450} name's sake^{{G1223}{G3686}} hast laboured^{G2872}, and^{G2532} hast^{G2577} not^{G3756} fainted^{G2577}.

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Commentary for Revelation 2:3

Revelation 2:3 is part of a message delivered by Jesus Christ to the church in Ephesus, as recorded in the Book of Revelation, which is traditionally attributed to the apostle John. This verse commends the Ephesian Christians for their endurance and labor in the face of hardship, specifically noting that they have "borne" and "laboured" without growing weary. The phrase "for my name's sake" suggests that their actions were done in dedication to Christ, reflecting a commitment to their faith despite persecution or societal pressure.

The historical context of this verse is significant. The church in Ephesus, located in modern-day Turkey, was one of the most prominent early Christian communities. It faced various challenges, including opposition from pagan worshippers, as Ephesus was a center for the cult of Artemis. Additionally, the city was known for its commerce and intellectual life, which could have brought about other forms of conflict for the early Christians.

The themes of Revelation 2:3 include steadfastness, perseverance, and faithfulness to Christ's name. It speaks to the Christian virtues of patience and hard work in the context of religious conviction. The verse also touches on the idea of suffering for one's beliefs, a common experience for early Christians, and it serves as an encouragement to maintain one's spiritual integrity in the face of adversity. This commendation is balanced by a subsequent warning in the following verses, where the Ephesians are admonished for having forsaken their first love, indicating a need for a balance between doctrinal faithfulness and passionate devotion to God.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G2532
   There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: καί
   Transliteration: kaí
   Pronunciation: kahee
   Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
   
2. Strong's Number: G941
   There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: βαστάζω
   Transliteration: bastázō
   Pronunciation: bas-tad'-zo
   Description: perhaps remotely derived from the base of βάσις (through the idea of removal); to lift, literally or figuratively (endure, declare, sustain, receive, etc.):--bear, carry, take up.
   
3. Strong's Number: G2192
   There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἔχω
   Transliteration: échō
   Pronunciation: skheh'-o
   Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--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.
   
4. Strong's Number: G5281
   There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὑπομονή
   Transliteration: hypomonḗ
   Pronunciation: hoop-om-on-ay'
   Description: from ὑπομένω; cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy:--enduring, patience, patient continuance (waiting).
   
5. Strong's Number: G1223
   There are 580 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διά
   Transliteration: diá
   Pronunciation: dee-ah'
   Description: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional):--after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) … fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
   
6. Strong's Number: G3450
   There are 471 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μοῦ
   Transliteration: moû
   Pronunciation: moo
   Description: the simpler form of ἐμοῦ; of me:--I, me, mine (own), my.
   
7. Strong's Number: G3686
   There are 214 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὄνομα
   Transliteration: ónoma
   Pronunciation: on'-om-ah
   Description: from a presumed derivative of the base of γινώσκω (compare ὀνίνημι); a "name" (literally or figuratively) (authority, character):--called, (+ sur-)name(-d).
   
8. Strong's Number: G2872
   There are 21 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κοπιάω
   Transliteration: kopiáō
   Pronunciation: kop-ee-ah'-o
   Description: from a derivative of κόπος; to feel fatigue; by implication, to work hard:--(bestow) labour, toil, be wearied.
   
9. Strong's Number: G2577
   There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: κάμνω
   Transliteration: kámnō
   Pronunciation: kam'-no
   Description: apparently a primary verb; properly, to toil, i.e. (by implication) to tire (figuratively, faint, sicken):--faint, sick, be wearied.
   
10. Strong's Number: G3756
    There are 1328 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: οὐ
    Transliteration: ou
    Pronunciation: ookh
    Description: a primary word; the absolute negative (compare μή) adverb; no or not:--+ long, nay, neither, never, no (X man), none, (can-)not, + nothing, + special, un(-worthy), when, + without, + yet but. See also οὐ μή, μῆκος.