Because thou hast kept (better, didst keep) the word of my patience. — The one who keeps God’s word is kept. Such is “the benigna talio of the kingdom of God,” as Archbishop Trench calls it. The promise does not mean the being kept away from, but the being kept out from the tribulation. The head should be kept above the waters; they should not be ashamed, because they had kept the word of patience.

It is through patience, as well as comfort of the Scripture that we have the hope which maketh not ashamed. (Comp. Romanos 15:5, and Apocalipsis 3:3.)

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