16So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither1cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth.
17Because you say, a‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—
18I counsel you ato buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and bwhite garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.
19aAs many as I love, I rebuke and bchasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.
20Behold, aI stand at the door and knock. bIf anyone hears My voice and opens the door, cI will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.
21To him who overcomes aI will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.
22a“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’ ”
I counsel thee - who art poor, and blind, and naked. To buy of me - Without money or price. Gold purified in the fire - True, living faith, which is purified in the furnace of affliction. And white raiment - True holiness. And eyesalve - Spiritual illumination; the "unction of the Holy One," which teacheth all things.
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