Revelation 2:1 - As it was written to the church of Ephesus, by he who holds seven stars in his right hand and who walks among seven golden candlesticks. [Turker's Comment: A Biblical reference to Revelations;]
Revelation 2:2 - I am familiar with your work, the work you have accomplished, you’re ability to be patient with people, and how much you hate those who do evil deeds: also, I am aware that you have tested people who claim to be helpers, but do not act accordingly,; [Turker's Comment: This sounds like a Bible verse in which God is telling someone he is well aware of their actions and the works they have done in their life.]
Revelation 2:3 - And was born, has patience, and has worked for my name’s sake, and has not given out. [Turker's Comment: This person has worked hard and not given up.]
Revelation 2:4 - I do not like you leaving your first love. [Turker's Comment: The person obejects to the person leaving his first love.]
Revelation 2:5 - Know your place and serve humanity. If you don’t, I’ll open up a can of whup-ass on your candlestick (you wouldn’t want that, would you?). [Turker's Comment: Some authoritarian diety keeps demanding repentance.]
Revelation 2:6 - But you have done this, you hate the actions of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate. [Turker's Comment: They both dislike the actions of the Nicolaitanes.]
Revelation 2:7 - If you can listen, listen to what the Spirit is saying to the church; For those who make it through they will eat from the tree of like that is in paradise. [Turker's Comment: Make it through and you will get rewarded.]
Revelation 2:8 - And write this message to the angel of the church in Smyrna; This was said by the one who is first and last, and who was dead but is now alive;; [Turker's Comment: He is sending a message to the church that Jesus is alive.]
Revelation 2:9 - I know your words, your struggles, your impoverishment (even though you are rich) and I know the lies that come from those who pretend to be Jews, but are instead in the synagogue of Satan.
Revelation 2:10 - Don’t worry about what is to come. The Devil is going to test you for ten days, maybe even kill you. But it’s alright because if you are faithful you will be rewarded with the crown of life. [Turker's Comment: Don't worry about the future, it can hold some bad stuff, but know that in the end if you are faithful you will be rewarded.]
Revelation 2:11 - He that could hear could hear what the Holy Spirit said unto the churches; he that overcomes the suffering shall not die a second time. [Turker's Comment: Those who hear the Lord will not perish in the second coming or be denied the afterlife.]
Revelation 2:12 - The church of Pergamos had an angel who wrote; These things that are said are a double edged sword;
Revelation 2:13 - I know your work, where you live, and even where Satan’s throne is: you hold tightly to my name and have not denied my faith, even in those days when Antipas died for me where Satan lived. [Turker's Comment: God knows what you do and that you hold to your faith, even after the martyrdom of Antipas.]
Revelation 2:14 - I don’t like you, because there are people with you who believe in Balaam, who taugh Balac to mislead the Israelis into committing sins. [Turker's Comment: The author does not like a group of people because the worship a different god and are tricking the Israelis into sinning.]
Revelation 2:15 - Then you also have those that believe in the Nicolaitanes’ teachings, which I abhor.
Revelation 2:16 - If you don’t repent I will have to come down there and fight you with my words. [Turker's Comment: God will fight you with truth?;]
Revelation 2:17 - Those people who have ears, let them hear what the spirit says to the churches; Those that conquer, I will give the food and I will give him a white stone on which a new name will be written which nobody knows he can save. [Turker's Comment: Listen to what God is saying;]
Revelation 2:18 - Tell the Thyatirian angel this is what the Son of God says, the Son who’s eyes are like flames and feet like brass. [Turker's Comment: The angel is supposed to say something to thyatira;]
Revelation 2:19 - I know all the good things you have done. [Turker's Comment: This passage is a source of great confusion.]
Revelation 2:20 - Even so there are several things I hold against you, because you put up with the woman named Jezebel claiming to be a prophetess and teaching my followers to have sex and eat things that were sacrificed in the name of idols. [Turker's Comment: I hold it against you that you allowed Jezebel to teach the followers as though she was a prophet to sin.]
Revelation 2:21 - Even though I gave her plenty of opportunity, she still did not seek forgiveness for her evil ways; [Turker's Comment: This woman obviously loves sex.]
Revelation 2:22 - She will be forced into prostitution, and those that partake in her services will be much afflicted by that action until they ask for forgiveness. [Turker's Comment: Almost sounds like you are going to get an STD from this woman...at least that is one possibility.]
Revelation 2:23 - I will destroy her children and they will die; and the churches everywhere will know that I am the one who examines inner feelings and hearts: and I will give everybody what they deserve. [Turker's Comment: This is a scripture from the Bible. I think it means that God is going to punish people if they are doing wrong. God sees everything and God knows everything. God is going to judge people according to their sins.]
Revelation 2:24 - But to you and the rest of those in Thyatira, to all those that follow not this path, and which have not given themselves over to Satan; I will give you no other trouble. [Turker's Comment: I don't know what this refers to, but basically those of them in Thyatira who didn't devolve in Satanist or evil-doers or whatever will have nothing to worry about.]
Revelation 2:25 - Till I come, but that which ye have already hold fast.
Revelation 2:26 - And whoever wins and keeps my works I will give let them rule the world. [Turker's Comment: almost reads like a bible passage;]
Revelation 2:27 - He will hold his reign with a fist of iron; they will break as a ceramic vase dropped on the ground: just as I was received by my Father. [Turker's Comment: God will rule tightly and break them apart.]
Revelation 2:28 - And he will receive the morning star from me. [Turker's Comment: This is a scripture from the Bible. I think it means that someone will be special and have an elevated position with God.]
Revelation 2:29 - If he has an ear, let him listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. [Turker's Comment: Remember what the Spirit is saying in church.]