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And to the angel of the church in Laodicea say: These things says the true and certain witness, the head of God's new order:

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I have knowledge of your works, that you are not cold or warm: it would be better if you were cold or warm.

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So because you are not one thing or the other, I will have no more to do with you.

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For you say, I have wealth, and have got together goods and land, and have need of nothing and you are not conscious of your sad and unhappy condition, that you are poor and blind and without clothing.

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If you are wise you will get from me gold tested by fire, so that you may have true wealth and white robes to put on, so that your shame may not be seen and oil for your eyes, so that you may see.

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To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.

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See, I am waiting at the door and giving the sign if my voice comes to any man's ears and he makes the door open, I will come in to him, and will take food with him and he with me.

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To him who overcomes I will give a place with me on my high seat, even as I overcame, and am seated with my Father on his high seat.

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He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches.