Revelation 3:8

Revelation · New Testament · Chapter 3

“I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.”Revelation 3:8

What Does Revelation 3:8 Mean?

Revelation 3:8 is found in the book of Revelation, chapter 3, verse 8 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Revelation.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Revelation 3:8 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

1 Corinthians 8:3“But if any man love God, the same is known of him.”1 Corinthians 16:9“For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.”2 Timothy 2:19“Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.”Colossians 4:3“Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:”Revelation 3:7“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;”Philippians 4:13“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”2 Corinthians 2:12“Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,”Acts 14:27“And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.”Luke 12:9“But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God.”Revelation 2:13“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.”John 17:6“I have manifested thy name unto the men which thou gavest me out of the world: thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word.”Revelation 3:15“I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.”2 Timothy 4:7“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”Revelation 22:7“Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.”1 John 2:22“Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.”1 Timothy 5:8“But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.”Revelation 3:10“Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.”Matthew 26:70“But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest.”Revelation 2:2“I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:”Revelation 3:1“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.”

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