Revelation 3

1Write this message to the angel of the church in Sardis: These are the words of the One holding the seven Spirits of God. He also holds the seven bright stars firmly in His hand! I know your deeds: people praise you as alive, but you are dead!

2Wake up from your sleep! Strengthen the few remaining things before they die out completely. I found your works incomplete in the presence of my God.

3Remember what you received and heard; obey it and repent! If you fail to wake up, I will strike like a stealthy thief! You will not know at what hour I will confront you.

4Yet a few believers in Sardis have kept their clothes unsoiled. They will walk alongside me dressed in pure white robes. They will walk with me because they are truly worthy!

5The one who conquers will be clothed in dazzling white garments. I will never erase that victor's name from the Book of Life! I will publicly declare their name before my Father and His angels.

6Anyone who has ears should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches.

7Write this message to the angel of the church in Philadelphia: These are the words of the One who is holy and true! He holds the royal Key of David in His sovereign hand. What He unlocks, no one can ever shut! What He locks shut, no human being can ever force open.

8Look! I placed an opened door before you that nobody can shut. You have little strength, yet you guarded my word faithfully. You never denied my holy name before your enemies!

9I will force Satan's counterfeit assembly to bow before your feet. They will acknowledge that I have deeply loved you!

10I will protect you from the hour of global trial.

11I am returning quickly, so guard your crown tightly!

12I will establish the conqueror as a pillar in my God's temple. That faithful person will never have to flee outside again! I will engrave on them the name of my God. I will write on them the name of New Jerusalem. And I will engrave upon them my own brand-new name!

13Anyone who has ears should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches.

14Write this message to the angel of the church in Laodicea: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful, true Witness! He is the sovereign Ruler over all of God's creation.

15I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either refreshing cold or healing hot!

16Because you are lukewarm, I will vomit you out of my mouth!

17You boast: I am wealthy and need nothing at all! You do not realize you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked!

18Buy from me refined gold so you can be genuinely rich. Buy white clothing to cover your shameful, exposed nakedness. And buy medicinal ointment for your eyes so you can see!

19I discipline and correct every single person whom I love. Therefore, show fierce dedication and turn away from your sin!

20Look! I stand outside the door and knock persistently. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will enter. I will sit down to dine with them as intimate companions.

21I will grant the conqueror the right to sit upon my throne! Just as I conquered and sat beside my Father on His throne!

22Anyone who has ears should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches.