SEV Biblia, Chapter 2:23
y matar a sus hijos con muerte; y todas las Iglesias sabrn que YO SOY el que escudrio los riones y los corazones; y dar a cada uno de vosotros segn sus obras.
Clarke's Bible Commentary - Revelation 2:23
Verse 23. And I will kill her children with death] "That is, I will certainly destroy her offspring and memory, and thereby ruin her designs. Jezebel's two sons, being both kings were both slain; and after that, all the seventy sons of Ahab; (2 Kings x. 1;) in all which the hand of God was very visible. In the same manner God predicts the destruction of the heretics and heresies referred to; see ver. 16. It should seem by the expression, I am he which searcheth the reins and the hearts, that these heretics lurked about, and sowed their pernicious doctrines secretly. But our saviour tells them that it was in vain, for he had power to bring their deeds to light, having that Divine power of searching into the Evilly and affections of men; and hereby he would show both them and us that he is, according to his title, The Son of God; and hath such eyes to pry into their actions, that, like a fire, they will search into every thing, and burn up the chaff which cannot stand his trial; so that the depths of Satan, mentioned in the next verse, to which this alludes, (Christ assuming here this title purposely) shall avail nothing to those who think by their secret craft to undermine the Christian religion; he will not only bring to light, but baffle all their evil intentions. See chap. xvii. 9.
John Gill's Bible Commentary
Ver. 23. And I will kill her children with death , etc.] Her popes, cardinals, priests, Jesuits, monks, friars, and all that join in the Romish apostasy, they shall be killed with death; there shall be an utter extirpation of them in God's own time; or they shall be killed with the second death: antwm , when used alone, or as distinct from any other kind of death, signifies the plague; compare with this ( 2 Kings 9:24 10:1,7); and all the churches : that shall be in being at the time of Rome's destruction: shall know that I am he that searcheth the reins and heart ; or am the omniscient God; which will be known by inflicting punishment on the followers of antichrist; when their hidden things of darkness will be brought to light, and exposed by him; and they shall receive the righteous reward of their evil practices, which they have coloured over, and glossed with specious pretences of religion and holiness, and a zeal for God and his glory, when they only meant themselves, the gratifying their carnal lusts, and securing their worldly interests, and amassing riches and honours to themselves: and I will give unto everyone of you according to your works ; who have connived at, and joined with them in their evil deeds; as many as were seduced by the false prophetess to commit spiritual fornication with her: as Christ is omniscient, and does not judge according to the outward appearance of things, but knows the principles and ends of all actions, however covert they may be; so he is righteous in judging and in punishing, which will be according as men's works are; and not one shall escape his righteous judgment, nor the due desert of their sins, though the punishment of some may be greater than that of others.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 18-29 - Even when the Lord knows the works of his people to be wrought in love faith, zeal, and patience; yet if his eyes, which are as a flame of fire, observe them committing or allowing what is evil, he will rebuke correct, or punish them. Here is praise of the ministry and people of Thyatira, by One who knew the principles from which they acted. The grew wiser and better. All Christians should earnestly desire tha their last works may be their best works. Yet this church connived a some wicked seducers. God is known by the judgments he executes; and by this upon seducers, he shows his certain knowledge of the hearts of men, of their principles, designs, frame, and temper. Encouragement is given to those who kept themselves pure and undefiled. It is dangerou to despise the mystery of God, and as dangerous to receive the mysteries of Satan. Let us beware of the depths of Satan, of whic those who know the least are the most happy. How tender Christ is of his faithful servants! He lays nothing upon his servants but what is for their good. There is promise of an ample reward to the persevering victorious believer; also knowledge and wisdom, suitable to their powe and dominion. Christ brings day with him into the soul, the light of grace and of glory, in the presence and enjoyment of him their Lord an Saviour. After every victory let us follow up our advantage against the enemy, that we may overcome and keep the works of Christ to the end __________________________________________________________________
Greek Textus Receptus
υμιν 5213 P-2DP δε 1161 CONJ λεγω 3004 5719 V-PAI-1S και 2532 CONJ λοιποις 3062 A-DPM τοις 3588 T-DPM εν 1722 PREP θυατειροις 2363 N-DPN οσοι 3745 K-NPM ουκ 3756 PRT-N εχουσιν 2192 5719 V-PAI-3P την 3588 T-ASF διδαχην 1322 N-ASF ταυτην 3778 D-ASF και 2532 CONJ οιτινες 3748 R-NPM ουκ 3756 PRT-N εγνωσαν 1097 5627 V-2AAI-3P τα 3588 T-APN βαθη 899 N-APN του 3588 T-GSM σατανα 4567 N-GSM ως 5613 ADV λεγουσιν 3004 5719 V-PAI-3P ου 3756 PRT-N βαλω 906 5692 V-FAI-1S εφ 1909 PREP υμας 5209 P-2AP αλλο 243 A-ASN βαρος 922 N-ASN
