Ashes on a Rusty Altar
Revelation 2:1-7
To the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things said he that holds the seven stars in his right hand…


The religious profession of some people is like the ashes on a rusty altar, which show that there once were warmth and light and flame, but which also show that it is long since they worshipped there.

(J. Hamilton, D. D.)



Parallel Verses
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;

WEB: "To the angel of the assembly in Ephesus write: "He who holds the seven stars in his right hand, he who walks among the seven golden lampstands says these things:




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