and thou hast patience and didst bear for my name's sake, and hast not grown weary.

But this thou hast, that thou hatest the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there some that hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit fornication.

So hast thou also some that hold the teaching of the Nicolaitans in like manner.

And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and thou art dead.

Remember therefore how thou hast received and didst hear; and keep it , and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.

But thou hast a few names in Sardis that did not defile their garments: and they shall walk with me in white; for they are worthy.

I know thy works (behold, I have set before thee a door opened, which none can shut), that thou hast a little power, and didst keep my word, and didst not deny my name.

I come quickly: hold fast that which thou hast, that no one take thy crown.

saying, We give thee thanks, O Lord God, the Almighty, who art and who wast; because thou hast taken thy great power, and didst reign.

for they poured out the blood of the saints and the prophets, and blood hast thou given them to drink: they are worthy.