A city in Asia Minor with a church
Pergamum
Named in 2 verses of Revelation, first in Revelation 1:11.
ΠέργαμοςPergamum
About Pergamum Written by AI
Pergamum, also known as Pergamon, was an ancient city located in the region of Mysia in Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). It is one of the seven churches mentioned in the Book of Revelation (Rev. 1:11; 2:12). In the letter to the church in Pergamum, the risen Christ commends the believers for holding fast to His name and not denying their faith, even in the face of martyrdom (Rev. 2:13). However, Christ also rebukes them for tolerating some who held to the teachings of Balaam and the Nicolaitans, which involved idolatry and sexual immorality (Rev. 2:14-15). Pergamum is described as the place where "Satan's throne" is located (Rev. 2:13), possibly referring to the city's numerous pagan temples and its status as a center of emperor worship. Despite the challenges and temptations they faced, the Christians in Pergamum are encouraged to repent and remain faithful, with the promise of receiving hidden manna and a new name (Rev. 2:16-17).
Drafted by an AI model for STEPBible's TIPNR (Tyndale House Cambridge, CC BY 4.0). Check it against the verses below.
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Where the Bible names it
- Revelation 1:11
saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
- Revelation 2:12
To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of the One who holds the sharp, double-edged sword.
From STEPBible's TIPNR, Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0): names, family, references and the AI written article. Verse text is the BSB.