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The seven letters in Revelation
In Revelation 2 and 3, the risen Jesus speaks to seven churches in what is now western Turkey: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea. John wrote the letters down while he was on the island of Patmos.
Most of the letters name what is going well and what must change, and every letter ends with a promise to the one who overcomes. Here you will find one word from each letter, in the order of Revelation. The last is one of the best known: I stand at the door and knock.
- Ephesus: first loveBut I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.Revelation 2:4 and 5
- Smyrna: faithful to the endBe faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.Revelation 2:10
- Pergamum: a new nameTo the one who overcomes, I will give the hidden manna. I will also give him a white stone…Revelation 2:17
- Thyatira: the morning starAnd I will give him the morning star.Revelation 2:26-28
- Sardis: wake upWake up and strengthen what remains, which was about to die.Revelation 3:2 and 3
- Philadelphia: an open doorSee, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. For you have only a…Revelation 3:8
- Laodicea: I stand at the doorBehold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will…Revelation 3:20