The Letter to the Church in Sardis

1“To the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘These are the words of him who has the ⁵⁵seven spirits of God and the seven stars: I know yoʋr works; yoʋ have ⁵⁶made a name for yoʋrself and yoʋ are alive, but actually yoʋ are dead.

2Be watchful and ⁵⁷strengthen what remains, which ⁵⁸yoʋ were about to throw away, for I have not found yoʋr works to be complete in the sight of ⁵⁹my God.

3So remember what yoʋ have ⁶⁰received and heard; obey it and repent. If yoʋ do not wake up, I will come ⁶¹upon yoʋ like a thief, and yoʋ will certainly not know at what hour I will come upon yoʋ.

4⁶²But yoʋ have a few individuals ⁶³in Sardis who have not defiled their garments. They will walk with me in white, for they are worthy.

5He who overcomes will be ⁶⁴clothed in white garments. I will certainly not blot out his name from the book of life, but will confess his name before my Father and his angels.

6He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.’

The Letter to the Church in Philadelphia

7“To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘These are the words of him who is holy and true, who has the key of David and opens doors that no one ⁶⁵else can open or shut:

8I know yoʋr works. Behold, I have set before yoʋ an open ⁶⁶door that no one can shut. I know that yoʋ have little strength, but yoʋ have kept my word and have not denied my name.

9Those of the synagogue of Satan are liars. They declare themselves to be Jews but are not. Behold, I will make them come and bow down at yoʋr feet, and they will know that I love yoʋ.

10Because yoʋ have kept my command to persevere, I will keep yoʋ from the hour of trial that is about to come upon the whole world to test those who dwell on the earth.

11⁶⁷I am coming quickly. Hold fast to what yoʋ have so that no one will take yoʋr crown.

12The one who overcomes I will make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he will no longer go out at all. I will write on him the name of my God, the name of the city of my God (the new Jerusalem that comes down from heaven from my God), and ⁶⁸the new name he is to receive.

13He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.’

The Letter to the Church in Laodicea

14“To the angel of the church ⁶⁹in Laodicea write: ‘These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of God's creation:

15I know yoʋr works; yoʋ are neither cold nor hot. If only yoʋ were cold or hot!

16So, because yoʋ are lukewarm, and ⁷⁰not hot or cold, I am about to spit yoʋ out of my mouth.

17For yoʋ say, “I am rich; I have become wealthy and need nothing,” but yoʋ do not realize that yoʋ are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.

18I counsel yoʋ to buy from me gold refined by fire so that yoʋ can become rich, and white garments so that yoʋ can clothe yoʋrself and the shame of yoʋr nakedness will not be ⁷¹exposed, and eye salve to anoint yoʋr eyes so that yoʋ can see.

19Those whom I love, I reprove and discipline. Therefore be zealous and repent.

20Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with me.

21To him who overcomes I will give the right to sit with me on my throne, just as I overcame and sat down with my Father on his throne.

22He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches.’ ”