Revelation 2:3

And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name’s sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted.

Cross-reference

Revelation 2:19 also commends perseverance, but there works increase unlike Ephesus' static endurance — a parallel virtue with different outcomes.

In Revelation 3:10, Jesus promises to keep those who persevere from trial — the same patience rewarded here.

In Revelation 1:9, John describes his own tribulation and patience for the word — the same endurance commended here.

Paul says 'we do not lose heart' because of God's mercy—same attitude of perseverance in ministry as Rev 2:3.

Explicit command 'let us not grow weary in doing good'—direct parallel to Rev 2:3's commendation of not growing weary.

Again 'we do not lose heart' despite outer decay—inner renewal parallels the spiritual endurance in Rev 2:3.

2 Corinthians 6:5 lists Paul's labors and sufferings — mirroring the patient endurance praised here.

2 Corinthians 11:23 boasts of abundant labors and sufferings — closely matching the endurance theme here.

Psalm 69:7 Allusion

In Psalm 69:7, the psalmist bears reproach for God's sake — the same endurance for His name praised here.

Colossians 1:11 links being strengthened with God's power to patience and longsuffering — revealing the divine enablement behind the endurance praised here.

1 Thessalonians 1:3 pairs labor of love and patience of hope — directly echoing the patient endurance and labor here.

1 Thessalonians 2:9 describes Paul's labor and toil in preaching — reflecting the same endurance in service.

Direct admonition 'do not grow weary in doing good'—mirrors the commendation in Rev 2:3.

God remembers work and love for his name—directly echoes the 'labor for my name's sake' in Rev 2:3, assuring reward.

In Hebrews 6:12, the warning against becoming sluggish directly parallels 'not become weary' — both urge imitation of faith and patience.

In Hebrews 10:36, endurance after doing God's will leads to reward — the same perseverance needed to not grow weary.

Looking to Jesus' endurance prevents growing weary—parallel to Rev 2:3's recognition of patient endurance.

Hebrews 13:13 Related theme

In Hebrews 13:13, believers bear Christ's reproach outside the camp — the same bearing of dishonor for His name as here.

Romans 12:12 commands being patient in tribulation — directly echoing the patient endurance displayed here.

Luke 8:15 Related theme

Luke 8:15 shows those who hear the word and bear fruit with patience — mirroring the patient endurance commended here.

In Romans 16:12, women who labored much in the Lord exemplify the same tireless service commended here.

Romans 5:3 Parallel

Romans 5:3 shows tribulation produces patience — explaining the source of the endurance commended here.

Romans 2:7 Related theme

Romans 2:7 promises eternal life to those who patiently continue in good works — reinforcing the reward of endurance here.

Luke 21:19 Related theme

Luke 21:19 links patient endurance to possessing one's soul — adding soteriological weight to the endurance praised here.

Proverbs 24:10 warns that faltering in trouble shows weak strength, contrasting with the church's not growing weary.

Isaiah 40:31 promises that those who wait on the Lord will not grow weary, exactly what the church here has experienced.

2 Corinthians 12:10 shows Paul content with hardships for Christ's sake, paralleling endurance for Christ's name here.

Luke 21:17 Parallel

Luke 21:17 directly states believers will be hated for Jesus' name, the same reason for endurance here.

Matthew 5:11 pronounces blessing on those persecuted for Jesus' sake, matching the endurance for His name here.

Matthew 10:22 promises salvation to those who endure to the end for Jesus' name, as this church does.

In Hebrews 12:1, running with endurance is the same steadfast race that requires not growing weary.

In Hebrews 6:15, Abraham's patient endurance after waiting shows the same perseverance that inherits promises.

Luke 18:1 Parallel

Parable about persistent prayer, encouraging not to lose heart—thematic parallel to not growing weary in Rev 2:3.

In James 5:7-11, farmers and Job model patience until harvest — echoing the patient endurance that does not weary.

3 John 1:7 Parallel

3 John 1:7 shares the same motive — serving 'for the sake of the Name' — linking missionary support to endurance under persecution.

James 1:3 Parallel

In James 1:3, trials produce patience — the virtue Christ commends in those who endure labor.

James 1:4 Parallel

In James 1:4, patience is perfected to make believers complete — the same maturity from steadfastness.

2 Peter 1:6 Parallel

In 2 Peter 1:6, perseverance is a step in virtue — the same quality that sustains labor without weariness.

Paul toils and strives because his hope is in God—parallels the labor and endurance for God's name in Rev 2:3.

Mark 10:29 Parallel

Mark 10:29 speaks of sacrifices made for Jesus' sake and the gospel, similar motivation to enduring for His name here.

Paul worked night and day to avoid being a burden—parallel example of labor without growing weary, though for ministry support.

In 2 Thessalonians 3:5, Paul prays for hearts directed to Christ's patience — the same endurance needed to not grow weary.

Philippians 2:16 expresses hope that Paul's labor was not in vain — complementing the call to endure without wearying.

Romans 5:4 Parallel

Romans 5:4 continues the chain: patience produces experience and hope — adding depth to the value of endurance here.

Romans 8:25 Parallel

Romans 8:25 connects patience with waiting for unseen hope — aligning with the endurance for Christ's name here.

Romans 15:4 Parallel

Romans 15:4 says scriptures provide patience and hope — the source enabling the endurance commended here.

Romans 15:5 Parallel

Romans 15:5 calls God the God of patience — the divine source of the endurance displayed here.

In 1 Corinthians 16:16, Paul commends those who labor in the work — echoing the patient labor here in Revelation.

Colossians 1:29 describes Paul's toil and struggle with God's energy, similar to not growing weary in labor.

Zephaniah 3:16 exhorts not to let hands grow weak, a parallel to the church's not growing weary here.