Time,-first century; meaning,-first, or desirable. BHB 122.5
The New Testament gives church history covering the 1st century; therefore, the fulfillment of the prophecy is found in the history given. Testimonies for the Church 6:422, 423. BHB 122.6
• Revelation 2:1-7. Work, Acts 20:20; 5:42; 6:2-4; 9:36-40. Labor, 2 Thessalonians 3:8-11; 2 Corinthians 12:10, 11; Colossians 1:28, 29. Patience, 2 Corinthians 12:12;James 5:10, 11. Hated evil, Acts 5:1-13; 8:8-23; Galatians 2:1-8; Acts 8:8-23; 19:16-24. Church trials. 2 Timothy 2:15-19; 1 Timothy 1:19, 20; 2 Timothy 4:14-16; 4:10. Did not faint, Luke 18:1; 2 Corinthians 4:1; Galatians 6:9; Hebrews 12:3. Remember the past and repent, Acts 5:41; 2 Timothy 2:19; Philippians 3:7-15. First works, Acts 8:4; 5:12, 42. Hate evil, Jude 21-23. Listening ear, Isaiah 50:4, 5; Psalm 40:6. Overcomer’s reward, Revelation 22:1, 2; Isaiah 66:22, 23. BHB 122.7