Verse 6 Nicolaitanes From nikao, "to conquer," and laos, "the people," or "laity." There is no ancient authority for a sect of the Nicolaitanes. If the word is symbolic it refers to the earliest form of the notion of a priestly order, or "clergy," which later divided an equal brotherhood Matthew 23:8 into "priests" and "laity." What in Ephesus was "deeds" Revelation 2:6 had become in Pergamos a "doctrine Revelation 2:15. Nicolaitanes Revelation 2:15, contra, ; 1 Peter 5:2,3; Matthew 24:49. Verse 8 angel (See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4") . Verse 12 angel (See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4") . Verse 14 The "doctrine" of Balaam The doctrine of Balaam (CF) (See Scofield "2 Peter 2:15") See Scofield "Jude 1:11" was his teaching Balak to corrupt the people who could not be cursed. ; Numbers 31:15,16; 22:5; 23:8 by tempting them to marry women of Moab, defile their separation, and abandon their pilgrim character. It is that union with the world and the church which is spiritual unchastity. James 4:4. Pergamos had lost the pilgrim character and was "dwelling" Revelation 2:13 "where Satan's throne is," in the world. ; John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11. Verse 17 a white stone Signifies approval. Verse 18 angel (See Scofield "Hebrews 1:4") .