Rev 2:4 | RWP | e4.org | This against thee, that ( κατα σου οτ ). For the phrase "have against" see . The οτ clause is the object of εχω . Thou didst leave ( αφηκες ). First aorist active (kappa aorist, but with -ες instead of -ας ) of αφιημ , a definite and sad departure. Thy first love ( την αγαπην σου την πρωτην ). "Thy love the first." This early love, proof of the new life in Christ ( .), had cooled off in spite of their doctrinal purity. They had remained orthodox, but had become unloving partly because of the controversies with the Nicolaitans.

‏ Revelation of John 2:4

This against thee, that ( κατα σου οτ ). For the phrase "have against" see Mt 5:23. The οτ clause is the object of εχω.

Thou didst leave ( αφηκες ). First aorist active (kappa aorist, but with -ες instead of -ας ) of αφιημ, a definite and sad departure.

Thy first love ( την αγαπην σου την πρωτην ). "Thy love the first." This early love, proof of the new life in Christ (1Jo 3:13f.), had cooled off in spite of their doctrinal purity. They had remained orthodox, but had become unloving partly because of the controversies with the Nicolaitans.