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Chapter 3

To Sardis.[a] “To the angel of the Church in Sardis,[b] write:

“ ‘These are the words of the one who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars:

“ ‘ “I know your deeds. You have a reputation for being alive, but you are dead. Be on guard and strengthen what remains and is at the point of death. For I have not found any of your deeds perfect in the sight of my God.

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 3:1 This community seems to be dead! Hence, it is urged to change and become spiritually alive. From now on people must align themselves with Christ (see Mt 10:32). Those who truly follow Jesus will one day be clad in a white garment, which recalls the white garment worn by Jesus at the Transfiguration and Resurrection. It was the garment already being given at Baptism.
  2. Revelation 3:1 Sardis: capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia, it was a wealthy and famous city.