He lieth under lotus-bushes, in the covert of the reed and fen:

Lotus-bushes cover him with their shade; the willows of the brook surround him.

For I would have you know what combat I have for you, and those in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in flesh;

For I bear him witness that he labours much for you, and them in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.

Salute the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly which is in his house.

And when the letter has been read among you, cause that it be read also in the assembly of Laodiceans, and that ye also read that from Laodicea.

saying, What thou seest write in a book, and send to the seven assemblies: to Ephesus, and to Smyrna, and to Pergamos, and to Thyatira, and to Sardis, and to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.

And to the angel of the assembly in Laodicea write: These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God: