He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
He that hath {G2192} an ear {G3775}, let him hear {G191} what {G5101} the Spirit {G4151} saith {G3004} unto the churches {G1577}.
Those who have ears, let them hear what the Spirit is saying to the Messianic communities.”’
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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Revelation 2:7
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
This verse is a powerful concluding call found at the end of each of the seven letters to the churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3. Specifically, it follows the letter to the church in Laodicea.
Context
Revelation chapters 2 and 3 contain specific messages dictated by Jesus Christ to seven distinct churches in Asia Minor. Each letter addresses the particular strengths, weaknesses, and challenges faced by that congregation. While the immediate context of verse 13 is the letter to the lukewarm church of Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-22), the phrase "He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches" serves as a universal concluding exhortation repeated after every single letter, emphasizing its importance for all believers and congregations throughout history.
Key Themes
Linguistic Insights
The phrase "He that hath an ear, let him hear" is a common idiom used by Jesus throughout the Gospels when presenting significant spiritual truths or parables (see Matthew 13:9, Mark 4:23). It emphasizes that while many may hear physically, only those with spiritual receptiveness will truly understand and benefit from the message. It is a call for spiritual discernment.
Reflection
Revelation 3:13 serves as a timeless reminder that God is actively communicating with His people through the Holy Spirit. This verse challenges us, both individually and corporately as churches, to cultivate a posture of attentive listening and spiritual receptiveness. We must be willing to hear not only words of comfort but also words of correction and challenge, just as the early churches received. The call is to listen with the intent to understand and obey, recognizing that the Spirit continues to guide and speak to His church today, preparing us for Christ's return.