Revelation 3:9

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Behold, I give of the synagogue of Satan, of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but lie. Behold, I will make them to come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.

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Philadelphia, Sardis, and Laodicea were cities in Roman Asia Minor (modern western Turkey) addressed among the seven churches; Philadelphia is the immediate recipient of this promise. Jerusalem is not named in the verse, but its Jewish religious claims form the background to “those who say they are Jews

Places in this passage

Revelation 3:9 mentions Jerusalem, Laodicea, Philadelphia and Sardis.

Jerusalem · Godot13
Laodicea · Rjdeadly
Philadelphia · simonjenkins’ photos
Sardis · simonjenkins’ photos

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