^2:12 “To the angel of the church in Pergamum write:

These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword.

“To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of him who has the sharp, double-edged sword.

Christ is the author of this letter - Revelation 1:16.

The Lord will use His sword to fight the BALAAMites (Revelation 2:14) and the NICOLAITANS (Revelation 2:15).

This verse may allude to the fact that Pergamum under Roman control was given the rare power of capital punishment (ius gladii). This power is symbolized by the sword.