Bible Verses (Churches)
I am the first, and I am the last
(Isa 44:6 KJV) "Thus saith the
LORD the
King of Israel, and his
redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the
first, and I am the
last; and beside me there is no God."
Seven Candlesticks which thou sawest are the Seven Churches
(Rev 1 KJV) "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to show unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
{2} Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
{3} Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
{4} John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
{5} And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
{6} And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
{7} Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
{8} I
am
Alpha and
Omega, the
beginning and the
ending,
saith the Lord,
which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.
{9} I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
{10} I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
{11} Saying,
I
am
Alpha and
Omega, the
first and the
last:
and,
What thou
seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.
{12} And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;
{13} And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one
like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle. {14} His head and his hairs were
white
like wool, as
white as
snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire; {15} And his feet
like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters. {16} And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
{17} And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me,
Fear not; I am the
first and the
last:
{18}
I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
{19}
Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;
{20}
The mystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches."
Who is he that overcometh the world?
(1 John 5:1-6 KJV) "Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is
born of God: and every one that loveth him that
begat loveth him also that is
begotten of him. {2} By this we know that we love the
children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. {3} For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. {4} For whatsoever is born of God
overcometh the
world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our
faith. {5} Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that
believeth that
Jesus is the
Son of
God? {6} This is he that came by
water and
blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that
beareth
witness, because the Spirit is
truth."
Spirit saith unto the Seven Churches
Church of Ephesus
(Rev 2:1-7 KJV)
"Unto the angel of the church of
Ephesus
write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;
{2}
I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars:
{3}
And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.
{4}
Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.
{5}
Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee
quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
{6}
But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the
Nicolaitanes, which I also hate.
{7}
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that
overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the
paradise of God."
Church in Smyrna
(Rev 2:8-11 KJV)
"And unto the angel of the church in
Smyrna
write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
{9}
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.
{10}
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be
tried; and ye shall have
tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
{11}
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that
overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death."
Church in Pergamos
(Rev 2:12-17 KJV) "And to the angel of the church in
Pergamos
write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;
{13}
I know thy works and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.
{14}
But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.
{15}
So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.
{16}
Repent; or else I will come unto thee
quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth.
{17}
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that
overcometh will I give to eat of the
hidden
manna, and will give him a
white
stone, and in the stone a new
name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it."
Church in Thyatira
(Rev 2:18-29 KJV)
"And unto the angel of the church in
Thyatira
write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;
{19}
I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last to be more than the first.
{20}
Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman
Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
{21}
And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not.
{22}
Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into
great
tribulation, except they repent of their deeds.
{23}
And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the
reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works.
{24}
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.
{25}
But that which ye have already
hold fast till I come.
{26}
And he that
overcometh, and
keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:
{27}
And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father.
{28}
And I will give him the morning star.
{29}
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches."
Church in Sardis
(Rev 3:1-6 KJV)
"And unto the angel of the church in
Sardis
write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
{2}
Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.
{3}
Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and
hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
{4}
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in
white: for they are worthy.
{5}
He that
overcometh, the same shall be
clothed in
white
raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
{6}
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches."
Church in Philadelphia
(Rev 3:7-13 KJV)
"And to the angel of the church in
Philadelphia
write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;
{8}
I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
{9}
Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
{10}
Because thou hast
kept the word of my patience, I also will
keep thee from the hour of
temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to
try them that dwell upon the earth.
{11}
Behold, I come
quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
{12}
Him that
overcometh will I make a
pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
{13}
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches."
Church of the Laodiceans
(Rev 3:14-22 KJV)
"And unto the angel of the church of the
Laodiceans
write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
{15}
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
{16}
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
{17}
Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
{18}
I counsel thee to
buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and
white
raiment, that thou mayest be
clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
{19}
As many as I love, I
rebuke and
chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
{20}
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and
open the door, I will come in to him, and will
sup with him, and he with me.
{21}
To him that
overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
{22}
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches."
build my church
(Mat 16:18 KJV)
"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my
church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
church of God
(Acts 20:28 KJV) "Take
heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the
church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood."
the church, Which is his body
(Eph 1:20-23 KJV) "Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the
heavenly places, {21} Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come: {22} And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the
church, {23} Which is his body, the fulness of him that filleth all in all."
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Christ is the head of the church
(Eph 5:21-33 KJV) "Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. {22} Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. {23} For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the
church: and he is the saviour of the body. {24} Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing. {25} Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; {26} That he might
sanctify and
cleanse it with the
washing of water by the word, {27} That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. {28} So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself. {29} For no man ever yet hated his own flesh; but nourisheth and cherisheth it, even as the Lord the church: {30} For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones. {31} For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh.
{32} This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. {33} Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband."
Wives, submit yourselves
(Col 3:18-19 KJV) "Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. {19} Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them."
head of the body, the church
(Col 1:18 KJV) "And he is the head of the body, the
church: who is the beginning, the
firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee
(Heb 2:11-12 KJV) "For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren, Saying, {12} I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the
church will I sing praise unto thee."
midst of the congregation will I praise thee
(Psa 22:22 KJV) "I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the
congregation will I praise thee."
church in the wilderness
(Acts 7:38 KJV) "This is he, that was in the
church in the wilderness with the angel which spake to him in the mount Sina, and with our fathers: who received the lively oracles to give unto us:"
church of the firstborn
(Heb 12:22-24 KJV) "But ye are come unto mount
Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the
heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels, {23} To the general assembly and
church of the
firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect, {24} And to Jesus the mediator of the
new
covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel."
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