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Revelation 2:24
But I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned the so-called deep things of Satan: I will place no further burden upon you
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Christ addresses the remaining believers in the church at Thyatira who have rejected the false prophetess’s instruction. He speaks this declaration immediately after pronouncing judgment on her household and before commanding the faithful to hold fast until his return.
The words — δὲ (de) = however marks the contrast with the preceding judgment, while λοιποῖς (loipois) = rest identifies the specific group receiving this promise.
The thread — The warning against Satan’s deceptive schemes appears in 2 Corinthians 2:11 and 2 Corinthians 11:3, where believers are cautioned against being led astray. Revelation 12:9 further identifies Satan as the ancient serpent who deceives the whole world.
Why it lands — The text commands readers to reject false teaching and maintain their current faith without seeking additional spiritual burdens. It promises divine relief to those who remain steadfast until Christ returns.
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The Greek words
King James Version
But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden.
Cross-references
- 2 Corinthians 2:11 in order that Satan should not outwit us. For we are not unaware of his schemes.
- 2 Corinthians 11:3 I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.
- Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.
- Acts 15:28 It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond these essential requirements:
- 2 Corinthians 11:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
- Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can make your stand against the devil’s schemes.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:9 The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,
- Revelation 13:14 Because of the signs it was given to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived those who dwell on the earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that had been wounded by the sword and yet had lived.
- 1 Corinthians 2:10 But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.