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14 Write down My words, and send them
to the messenger of the church in Laodicea. “These are the words of the
Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of God’s creation:
15 “I know your works. You are neither cold with apathy nor hot with passion. It would be better if you were one or the other, but you are neither. 16 So because you are lukewarm, neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. 17 You
claim, ‘I am rich, I have accumulated riches, and I need nothing’; but
you do not realize that you are miserable, pathetic, poor, blind, and
naked. 18 So here is what I suggest you do: buy true gold from Me (gold refined by fire so that you can be truly
rich), white garments (to cover you so that you can keep the shame of
your nakedness from showing), and eye ointment (to treat your eyes so
that you may see clearly).
19 “Those I love I also correct and discipline. Therefore, be shamelessly committed to Me, and turn back.[b] 20 Now
pay attention; I am standing at the door and knocking. If any of you
hear My voice and open the door, then I will come in to visit with you and to share a meal at your table, and you will be with Me.
21 “The one who conquers through faithfulness even unto death I will place next to Me on My throne, just as I Myself conquered and took a place of honor with My Father on His throne.
22 “Let the person who is able to hear, listen to and follow what the Spirit proclaims to all the churches.”
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