Revelation 2:4
Revelation · New Testament · Chapter 2
“Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.”Revelation 2:4
What Does Revelation 2:4 Mean?
Revelation 2:4 is found in the book of Revelation, chapter 2, verse 4 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Revelation 2:4 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 24:12“And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.”Jeremiah 2:2“Go and cry in the ears of Jerusalem, saying, Thus saith the LORD; I remember thee, the kindness of thy youth, the love of thine espousals, when thou wentest after me in the wilderness, in a land that was not sown.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”Philippians 1:9“And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment;”2 Thessalonians 1:3“We are bound to thank God always for you, brethren, as it is meet, because that your faith groweth exceedingly, and the charity of every one of you all toward each other aboundeth;”1 Thessalonians 4:9“But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.”Revelation 3:14“And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;”Philippians 3:13“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,”Revelation 3:15“I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.”Revelation 2:14“But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.”Mark 10:21“Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.”Revelation 2:20“Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.”Philippians 3:16“Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.”Romans 12:11“Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;”1 Peter 1:22“Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:”Psalms 85:8“I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly.”Matthew 25:7“Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.”1 Kings 11:2“Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.”1 Timothy 5:12“Having damnation, because they have cast off their first faith.”Revelation 3:2“Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.”
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