Revelation 2:14

14 But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of 1Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, so that they might 2eat food sacrificed to idols and 3practice sexual immorality.

Revelation 2:14 In-Context

12 "And to the angel of the church in Pergamum write: 'The words of him who has the sharp two-edged sword.
13 "'I know where you dwell, where Satan's throne is. Yet you hold fast my name, and you did not deny my faith even in the days of Antipas my faithful witness, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
14 But I have a few things against you: you have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel, so that they might eat food sacrificed to idols and practice sexual immorality.
15 So also you have some who hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans.
16 Therefore repent. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword of my mouth.

Cross References 3

  • 1. See 2 Peter 2:15
  • 2. ver. 20; Acts 15:29; 1 Corinthians 8:10; 1 Corinthians 10:19
  • 3. Numbers 25:1; Numbers 31:16; 1 Corinthians 10:8
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