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Revelation 3:1 (show verse)

"To the angel of the church in Sardis write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: 'I know your deeds, that you have a reputation that you are alive, but in reality you are dead.

Revelation 3:2 (show verse)

Wake up then, and strengthen what remains that was about to die, because I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God.

Revelation 3:3 (show verse)

Therefore, remember what you received and heard, and obey it, and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will never know at what hour I will come against you.

Revelation 3:4 (show verse)

But you have a few individuals in Sardis who have not stained their clothes, and they will walk with me dressed in white, because they are worthy.

Revelation 3:5 (show verse)

The one who conquers will be dressed like them in white clothing, and I will never erase his name from the book of life, but will declare his name before my Father and before his angels.

Revelation 3:6 (show verse)

The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'
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Revelation 3:7 (show verse)

"To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the Holy One, the True One, who holds the key of David, who opens doors no one can shut, and shuts doors no one can open:

Revelation 3:8 (show verse)

I know your deeds. (Look! I have put in front of you an open door that no one can shut.) I know that you have little strength, but you have obeyed my word and have not denied my name.

Revelation 3:9 (show verse)

Listen! I am going to make those people from the synagogue of Satan -- who say they are Jews yet are not, but are lying -- Look, I will make them come and bow down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you.

Revelation 3:10 (show verse)

Because you have kept my admonition to endure steadfastly, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is about to come on the whole world to test those who live on the earth.

Revelation 3:11 (show verse)

I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.

Revelation 3:12 (show verse)

The one who conquers I will make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will never depart from it. I will write on him the name of my God and the name of the city of my God (the new Jerusalem that comes down out of heaven from my God), and my new name as well.

Revelation 3:13 (show verse)

The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'

Revelation 3:14 (show verse)

"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of God's creation:

Revelation 3:15 (show verse)

I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either cold or hot!

Revelation 3:16 (show verse)

So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am going to vomit you out of my mouth!

Revelation 3:17 (show verse)

Because you say, "I am rich and have acquired great wealth, and need nothing," but do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked,
Backsliders » Instances of » Churches of asia
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified » Churches of laodicea
Chastisement » Who the lord chastens
Church of laodicea » Exemplified » Self-delusion
Church of laodicea » Exemplified » Self-righteousness
Coming » Who God the father and jesus Christ come to
Deception » Of self » Spiritual poverty
Earthly » Refused for obedience » Are deceptive treasures
Fulness » Spiritual » Warnings against worldly fulness
Government » Who shall reign with the lord
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Ignorance » Of self » It is associated with self-righteousness
Laodicea » Message to, through john
Love » Those whom the lord loves
Poverty, spiritual » Destitution of the truth
Poverty, spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The laodicean church
Presumption » Exhibited in » Self-righteousness
Pride » Examples of » Spiritual, examples of
Pride » Exemplified » Laodiceans
Prosperity » Perils of » Warnings against worldly fulness
Rebuke » Who the lord rebukes
earthly Riches » Belong to God » Are deceptive treasures
Security » FALSE » Trusts in lies
ignorance of Self » It is associated with self-righteousness
Self-delusion » Exhibited in thinking that » We are rich in spiritual things
Self-delusion » Exemplified » The laodicean congregation
Self-righteousness » Instances of » The laodicean congregation
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Destitution of the truth
Spiritual » Poverty » Destitution of the truth
Spiritual » Preparation steps required in » Pride
Spiritual » Moral Brankruptcy » The laodicean church
Spiritual » Examples of moral and spiritual bankruptcy » The laodicean church
Throne » Who shall sit with Christ on his throne
earthly Treasures » Are deceptive
Victory/overcoming » The lord triumphing
Wicked people » Warned

Revelation 3:18 (show verse)

take my advice and buy gold from me refined by fire so you can become rich! Buy from me white clothing so you can be clothed and your shameful nakedness will not be exposed, and buy eye salve to put on your eyes so you can see!

Revelation 3:19 (show verse)

All those I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent!

Revelation 3:20 (show verse)

Listen! I am standing at the door and knocking! If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come into his home and share a meal with him, and he with me.

Revelation 3:21 (show verse)

I will grant the one who conquers permission to sit with me on my throne, just as I too conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.

Revelation 3:22 (show verse)

The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.'"