ACC ~ Revelation 3 v7a

HUMILITY, SIMPLICITY, STEADFAST FAITH. VICTORINUS OF PETOVIUM: This sixth class represents the highest manner of life of the elect saints, namely, of those who are humble in the world and are untutored in the Scriptures but hold steadfastly to the faith and in no way withdraw from the faith out of fear. To these he says, “I have set before you an open door,” and he further says, “For you have kept the word of my patience”—with such little strength—“and I will save you from the hour of temptation.” And that they might know his glory in this manner, he does not permit them to be handed over into temptation. “He who conquers,” he says, “he will become a pillar in the temple of God.” A pillar is a decoration of a building, and so he who perseveres will obtain a nobility in the church. COMMENTARY ON THE APOCALYPSE 3.2.

THE LORD PROMISES TO LOVE HIS CHURCH. BEDE: Philadelphia is interpreted “brotherly love,” and to [that church] is opened the door of the kingdom and he promises that she will be loved by the Lord. EXPLANATION OF THE APOCALYPSE 3.7.

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