He lies under the lotus trees, in the covert of the reed, and the marsh.

For I desire to have you know how greatly I struggle for you, and for those at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

For I testify about him, that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.

Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly that is in his house.

When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans; and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.

saying, "What you see, write in a book and send to the seven assemblies: to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and to Laodicea."

"To the angel of the assembly in Laodicea write: "The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Head of God's creation, says these things: