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Revelation 3:20: Meaning Explained
‹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...
What Does This Verse Mean?
Jesus says He stands at the door and knocks. If anyone hears His voice and opens the door, He will come in and eat with them, and they with Him.
What’s Happening Here
Jesus is still reaching out to the church. If they let Him in, He will restore relationship with them.
Key Words
dooran opening where you enter
knockhit to ask for entry
Why It Matters
Jesus doesn't give up on us. He keeps calling us back. We must open the door and let Him in.
Did You Know?
This verse is often used to describe how Jesus comes into our hearts when we believe in Him.
Word Study
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Beholdἰδού,
G2476
I standἕστηκα
G1909
atἐπὶ
G2374
the doorθύραν
G2532
andκαὶ
G2925
knockκρούω·
G1437
ifἐάν
G5100
any manτις
G191
hearἀκούσῃ
G5456
voiceφωνῆς
G3450
myμου
G455
openἀνοίξῃ
G1525
I will come inεἰσελεύσομαι
G4314
toπρὸς
G846
heαὐτὸς
G1172
will supδειπνήσω
G3326
withμετ'
G1700
meἐμοῦ
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