Philadelphia

One of the 7 churches of Revelation — the faithful church with an 'open door'

Asia Minor

About This Place

A city in western Asia Minor (modern Alasehir, Turkey). Jesus praised this church for keeping His word despite having 'little strength' and promised to set before them 'an open door that no one can shut.' One of only two churches (with Smyrna) that received no criticism.

Chapters Mentioning Philadelphia

Revelation

Three Churches Got Put on Notice

Jesus sends three more letters and holds nothing back. Sardis is living off its reputation but is spiritually flatlined. Philadelphia is small but stays loyal and gets an open door nobody can shut. And Laodicea? Lukewarm and about to get spit out — but Jesus is still knocking.

Nearby Places

Ephesus Colossae Galatia Lystra Iconium Smyrna Pergamum Thyatira

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