...of heaven ; even of Him, who was at fira figured by the Tree of Life in the earthly Paradise. II. 9 And I know the blasphemy of them which say they are...Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. And I know the opprobrious and reviling speeches, which are cast out against the Christians of Smyrna,...

...cannot with certainty explain. Besides the doctrine of the Nicolaitans, already mentioned, we read of the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but of the synagogue of Satan \ of them who held the doctrine of Balaam, and of the woman Jezebel,...

...saith the Apostle of the Gentiles; Phil. iii. 2. Justly must we spit at these blasphemers, who say they are Jews and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan; Rev. ii. 9. If they be coloured friends, but true heretics ; such as do destroy, directly and pertinaciously,...

...which was dead, and is alive. I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty (but thou art rich :) and I know the blasphemy of them which • say they...Jews, and are not, but are the Synagogue of Satan. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer ; behold the Devil shall cast some of you into prison,...

...cannot with certainty explain. Besides the doctrine ot the Nicolaitans, already mentioned, we read ot the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but of the synagogue ot Satan*, of them who held the doctrine ot Balaam and of the woman Jezebel, who...

...his righteousness ? He palms them all upon Satan; nor will he allow them tocall themselves Jews : " I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan," Rev. ii. 9. But that which appears more shocking is, that there are whole churches, so called, even...

...Israel." This name is now put upon the Gentile church. And so the name Jew is not now allowed to them; "I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; I will make them of the synagogue of Satan." The latter name blots out, makes void, and...

...last, which was dead and is alive ; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are...Jews, and are not, but are the Synagogue of satan. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer]: behold, the devil shalt cast some of you into prison,...

...chapter of Revelation reads thus: I know thy works, and thy tribulation, and poverty (but thou art rich), and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are...Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan." In the Apocalypse Explained the Author explains the whole passage without any remark or reservation...

...words " but thou art rich." From the tribulation and poverty of the church the address proceeds to " the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan." Those who abide in the letter find a fulfilment of this portion of the address in the conduct of the...