3:8 I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can shut, because you have a little power, and have kept My word, and have not denied My name.

I know your DEEDS;

There is no indication what those deeds are. They must have been OK if the Philadelphians are complemented later in this verse for not denying His NAME. However, there are three "BEHOLD"s that follow in this verse and the next verse.

  1. BEHOLD, I have put before you AN OPEN DOOR which noone can shut,

    Jesus says that He is the door (and He has the keys) (John 10:1-18). This may reflect the fact that Philadelphia was on the crossing of two major highways and was strategically located to spread the Word of God throughout Asia.

    Our access to God is through the OPEN DOOR (Romans 5:1-2).

    We are filled with the fruit of righteousness (Philippians 1:9-11) which, in turn, becomes our strength (Philippians 4:13).

because you

THE BELIEVER'S PERSONAL LIFE:
Little self power
Keeping the Word of God
DO NOT deny Christ's name!

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