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The Dead Church

1 “And to the1 angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who ahas the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.  
2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before1 God.  
3 aRemember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and brepent. cTherefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you das a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.  
4 You have aa few names even in Sardis who have not bdefiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me cin white, for they are worthy.  
5 He who overcomes ashall be clothed in white garments, and I will not bblot out his name from the cBook of Life; but dI will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.  
6 a“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’  

The Faithful Church

7 “And to the1 angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says aHe who is holy, bHe who is true, c“He who has the key of David, dHe who opens and no one shuts, and eshuts and no one opens”:  
8 a“I know your works. See, I have set before you ban open door, and no one can shut it; for you have a little strength, have kept My word, and have not denied My name.  
9 Indeed I will make athose of the synagogue of Satan, who say they are Jews and are not, but lie—indeed bI will make them come and worship before your feet, and to know that I have loved you.  
10 Because you have kept My command to persevere, aI also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon bthe whole world, to test those who dwell con the earth.  
11 Behold, aI am coming quickly! bHold fast what you have, that no one may take cyour crown.  
12 He who overcomes, I will make him aa pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall bgo out no more. cI will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the dNew Jerusalem, which ecomes down out of heaven from My God. fAnd I will write on him My new name.  
13 a“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’  

The Lukewarm Church

14 “And to the1 angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, a‘These things says the Amen, bthe Faithful and True Witness, cthe Beginning of the creation of God:  
Verse Comparison: Revelation 3:1

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American Standard Version
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.

Amplified® Bible
AND TO the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Sardis write: These are the words of Him Who has the seven Spirits of God [the sevenfold Holy Spirit] and the seven stars: I know your record {and} what you are doing; you are supposed to be alive, but [in reality] you are dead.

Contemporary English Version
This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Sardis: I have the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. Listen to what I say. I know what you are doing. Everyone may think you are alive, but you are dead.

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

Good News Bible
"To the angel of the church in Sardis write: "This is the message from the one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. I know what you are doing; I know that you have the reputation of being alive, even though you are dead!

International Standard Version
"To the messenger of the church in Sardis, write: 'The one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars says this: 'I know your works. You are known for being alive, but you are dead.

King James Version
And unto 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 art dead.

New American Standard Bible
"To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: `I know your deeds, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.

New International Version
"To the angel of the church in Sardis write:
These are the words of him who holds the seven spiritsof God and the seven stars. I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.

New King James Version
"And to the angel of the church in Sardis write,"These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: "I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"To the angel of the church in Sardis write: He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars, says this: ' I know your deeds, that you have a name that you live, but you have died.

Young's Literal Translation
And to the messenger of the assembly in Sardis write: These things saith he who is having the Seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars: I have known thy works, and that thou hast the name that thou dost live, and thou art dead;


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