Revelation 2:21. (3) And I gave her time that she should repent. It is intended by the use of the word ‘time' here, that we should fix our thoughts upon the delay of the Son of God in executing His righteous judgments (comp. chap. Revelation 10:6). All along punishment was deserved, but He withheld His hand that His goodness might lead the evil-doers to repentance. (4) She willeth not to repent of her fornication. The delay was in vain. The hearts of these transgressors was set in them to do evil. They ‘willed' not to repent. The expression is remarkable and characteristic (comp. on John 5:6; John 6:21).

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