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What the Bible Says About Philadelphia

Overview

The Bible addresses philadelphia across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Revelation. Closely related themes include Decision, Perseverance, Alpha and Inspiration. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David.

Key Bible verses about philadelphia

New Testament

Revelation

Revelation 1:11

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.

Revelation 3:7

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;

Revelation 3:8

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.

Revelation 3:9

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.

Revelation 3:10

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.

Revelation 3:11

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

Revelation 3:12

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.

Revelation 3:13

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

People in the Bible and philadelphia

Biblical figures whose stories intersect with this theme.

In the Bible dictionary

Studying philadelphia for yourself

  • Begin with Revelation 1:11, then read the passages below in canonical order.
  • Consider the lives of David and how their stories intersect with it.
  • Widen the study to related themes: Decision, Perseverance, Alpha and Inspiration.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about philadelphia?

The Bible addresses philadelphia across 8 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Revelation. Closely related themes include Decision, Perseverance, Alpha and Inspiration. Figures whose stories touch this theme include David.

How many Bible verses are about philadelphia?

The Bible references philadelphia in 8 verses (King James Version).

Where does the Bible first mention philadelphia?

In canonical order, the first of these passages is Revelation 1:11: “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.”

Which people in the Bible are associated with philadelphia?

David.

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