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Place

Pergamum

church in Revelation

City addressed among the seven churches in Revelation.

2 appearances1 Bible books2 known aliases

Who or what is this?

City of the province of famous for its great altar and imperial cult. It is the third of the seven churches addressed in Revelation, called the place where 's throne is, where Antipas the faithful witness was killed. The risen commends the church for holding fast his name but rebukes some among them for the teaching of and the Nicolaitans.

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Modern location: Pergamon. Coordinates from OpenBible.info.

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