Revelation 2:12 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; The angel of the Church in Pergamos - See the description of this place, Revelation 1:11.

Which hath the sharp sword - See on Revelation 1:16 (note). The sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, cuts every way; it convinces of sin, righteousness, and judgment; pierces between the joints and the marrow, divides between the soul and spirit, dissects the whole mind, and exhibits a regular anatomy of the soul. It not only reproves and exposes sin, but it slays the ungodly, pointing out and determining the punishment they shall endure. Jesus has the sword with the two edges, because he is the Savior of sinners, and the Judge of quick and dead.

Revelation 2:12

12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges;