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Revelation 3

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1And to the angel of the church in Sardis say: These things says he who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: I have knowledge of your works, that you seem to be living but are dead.Select Revelation 3:1

2Be on the watch, and make strong the rest of the things which are near to death; because as judged by me your works have not come up to God's measure.Select Revelation 3:2

3Keep in mind, then, the teaching which was given to you, and be ruled by it and have a change of heart. If then you do not keep watch, I will come like a thief, and you will have no knowledge of the hour when I will come on you.Select Revelation 3:3

4But you have some names in Sardis who have kept clean their robes; and as a reward they will go in white with me.Select Revelation 3:4

5He who overcomes will be dressed in white, and I will not take his name from the book of life, and I will give witness to his name before my Father, and before his angels.Select Revelation 3:5

6He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches.Select Revelation 3:6

7And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia say: These things says he who is holy, he who is true, he who has the key of David, opening the door so that it may be shut by no one, and shutting it so that it may be open to no one.Select Revelation 3:7

8I have knowledge of your works (see, I have put before you an open door which may be shut by no one), and that you have a little strength, and have kept my word, and have been true to my name.Select Revelation 3:8

9See, I will make those of the Synagogue of Satan who say they are Jews, and are not, but say what is false; I will make them come and give worship before your feet, and see my love for you.Select Revelation 3:9

10Because you have kept my word in quiet strength, I will keep you from the hour of testing which is coming on all the world, to put to the test those who are on earth.Select Revelation 3:10

11I come quickly: keep that which you have, so that no one may take your crown.Select Revelation 3:11

12Him who overcomes I will make a pillar in the house of my God, and he will go out no more: and I will put on him the name of my God, and the name of the town of my God, the new Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from my God, and my new name.Select Revelation 3:12

13He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches.Select Revelation 3:13

14And to the angel of the church in Laodicea say: These things says the true and certain witness, the head of God's new order:Select Revelation 3:14

15I have knowledge of your works, that you are not cold or warm: it would be better if you were cold or warm.Select Revelation 3:15

16So because you are not one thing or the other, I will have no more to do with you.Select Revelation 3:16

17For you say, I have wealth, and have got together goods and land, and have need of nothing; and you are not conscious of your sad and unhappy condition, that you are poor and blind and without clothing.Select Revelation 3:17

18If you are wise you will get from me gold tested by fire, so that you may have true wealth; and white robes to put on, so that your shame may not be seen; and oil for your eyes, so that you may see.Select Revelation 3:18

19To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.Select Revelation 3:19

20See, I am waiting at the door and giving the sign; if my voice comes to any man's ears and he makes the door open, I will come in to him, and will take food with him and he with me.Select Revelation 3:20

21To him who overcomes I will give a place with me on my high seat, even as I overcame, and am seated with my Father on his high seat.Select Revelation 3:21

22He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches.Select Revelation 3:22

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