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Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; (2:1) com1

I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, and how thou canst not bear them which are evil: and thou hast tried them which say they are apostles, and are not, and hast found them liars: (2:2)

And hast borne, and hast patience, and for my name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted (2:3)

Nevertheless I have [somewhat] against thee, because thou hast left thy first love. (2:4) com2

Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent. (2:5) com3

But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate. (2:6) com4

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God (2:7)

And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; (2:8)

I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and [I know] the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but [are] the synagogue of Satan. (2:9)

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast [some] of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. (2:10) com5

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. (2:11) com6

And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the sharp sword with two edges; (2:12) com7

I know thy works and where thou dwellest, [even] where Satan's seat [is]: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas [was] my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. (2:13) com8

But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumblingblock before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication. (2:14) com9

So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. (2:15) com10

Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth (2:16)

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth [it]. (2:17) 69 59 82

And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet [are] like fine brass; (2:18) com11

I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy works; and the last [to be] more than the first (2:19)

Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. (2:20) com12

And I gave her space to repent of her fornication; and she repented not. (2:21)

Behold, I will cast her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they repent of their deeds. (2:22)

And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works. (2:23)

But unto you I say, and unto the rest in Thyatira, as many as have not this doctrine, and which have not known the depths of Satan, as they speak; I will put upon you none other burden (2:24)

But that which ye have [already] hold fast till I come (2:25)

And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: (2:26)

And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father (2:27)

And I will give him the morning star. (2:28) com16

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches (2:29)

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