reverse their situation entirely, as they will welcome and share with the one who is standing at the door. The one who conquers will be associated with Christ on his throne, matching the victory of Christ himself that enabled him to sit on the throne of his Father (v. 21). For the final time Christ warns, “Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches” (v. 22). The local significance of this letter as specific instructions for a Christian community at Laodicea is difficult