hold fast. Greek. tereo. Same as "keep" in Rev_1:3.
repent. See Rev_2:5.
on thee. The texts omit.
as, &c. See Rev_16:15. 1Th_5:2. 2Pe_3:10.
know.App-132. These words are not addressed to the members of the "church which is His body" (Eph_1:22, Eph_1:23). See 2Th_2:1. 1Ti_3:16. We do not "watch" for the "thief", but "wait" for the Lord.