I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
We have now come to the sixth letter, sent to one of the Asian churches, where observe, I. The inscription, showing, 1. For whom it was more immediately designed: The angel of the church of Philadelphia; this also was a city in Asia Minor, seated upon the borders of Mysia and Lydia, and had its name from that brotherly love for which it was eminent.
Commenting on Revelation 3:7-13
He that overcometh,.... In the hour of temptation, in this period of time; that stands his ground then, sustains the shock of the beast, with courage and intrepidity, and overcomes him: will I make a pillar in the temple of my God; by which is meant not the church triumphant, though such will have a place, and an abiding one there; but the church militant...
Verse 11. Behold, I come quickly. That is, in the trials referred to. , , . Hold that fast which thou hast. That is, whatever of truth and piety you now possess. . That no man take thy crown. The crown of life appointed for all who are true believers. .