New American Standard Bible Chapter 2 Verse 2

Revelation Chapter 2 Verse 2 (NASB)

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2. I know your deeds and your toil and perseverance, and that you cannot endure evil men, and you put to the test those who call themselves apostles, and they are not, and you found them to be false, and

    I know
      (1)  your deeds and your toil and perseverance, and

The Lord is not forgetful of our works - Hebrews 6:9-12. But remember that works is the result of faith and love - James 2:17-18.

Perseverance results in God's compassion and mercy.

      (2)  that you cannot endure evil men, and

According to Proverbs 8:13, if you fear the Lord, then you hate evil. Ephesus did not put up with these evil people.

      (3)  you put to the test those who call themselves APOSTLES,
           and they are not, and you found them to be FALSE, and

Earlier in John's life, he wrote that we should test the spirits - 1 John 4:1-3, if they are true or false. What is the test to be an APOSTLE?

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