To the Church in Laodicea

3:14 “To51 the angel of the church in Laodicea write the following:52

“This is the solemn pronouncement of53 the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator54 of God’s creation: 3:15 ‘I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot.55 I wish you were either cold or hot! 3:16 So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I am going56 to vomit57 you out of my mouth! 3:17 Because you say, “I am rich and have acquired great wealth,58 and need nothing,” but59 do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful,60 poor, blind, and naked, 3:18 take my advice61 and buy gold from me refined by fire so you can become rich! Buy from me62 white clothing so you can be clothed and your shameful nakedness63 will not be exposed, and buy eye salve64 to put on your eyes so you can see! 3:19 All those65 I love, I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent! 3:20 Listen!66 I am standing at the door and knocking! If anyone hears my voice and opens the door I will come into his home67 and share a meal with him, and he with me. 3:21 I will grant the one68 who conquers69 permission70 to sit with me on my throne, just as I too conquered71 and sat down with my Father on his throne. 3:22 The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’ ”