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Revelation 3

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 3 of 22

1 And to the angel of the assembly in Sardis, write: These things says the One having the seven spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know your works, that you have the name that you live, and are a lifeless assembly.

2 Be watching, and establish the things remaining which are about to die. For I have not found your works being fulfilled before God.

3 Therefore, remember how you received and heard, and keep, and repent. If, therefore, you do not watch, I will come upon you like a thief and you will not know what hour I come upon you, not at all.

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Chapter Summary

2 The angel of the assembly in Sardis is reproved, 3 and encouraged to repent. 8 The angel of the assembly in Philadelphia is approved.

Key Greek Words

πνεύματα ghost, life, spirit(-ual, -ually), mind G4151
ἐνώπιον before, in the presence (sight) of, to G1799
τήρει hold fast, keep(- er), re-)serve G5083
ἐπὶ about (the times), above, after G1909
ἱμάτια apparel, cloke, clothes G2440

People & Context

To Sardis: Wake Up and Strengthen What Remains

Sardis has the name of being alive but is dead. Christ commands them to wake, strengthen what remains, and repent. A few have not defiled their garmen…

To Philadelphia: An Open Door No One Can Shut

Christ opens a door before faithful Philadelphia that none can shut. He will make the false synagogue bow before them and will keep them from the comi…

To Laodicea: I Stand at the Door and Knock

The lukewarm Laodiceans, who claim wealth but are wretched and blind, are counseled to buy gold refined by fire, white garments, and eye salve. Christ…

Timeline

To Sardis: Wake Up and Strengthen What Remains

Sardis has the name of being alive but is dead. Christ commands them to wake, strengthen what remains, and repent. A few have not defiled their garments and will walk in white. The overcomer's name will not be blotted from the Book of Life.

Revelation 3:1-6
To Philadelphia: An Open Door No One Can Shut

Christ opens a door before faithful Philadelphia that none can shut. He will make the false synagogue bow before them and will keep them from the coming hour of trial. The overcomer becomes a permanent pillar in God's temple with His new name.

Revelation 3:7-13
To Laodicea: I Stand at the Door and Knock

The lukewarm Laodiceans, who claim wealth but are wretched and blind, are counseled to buy gold refined by fire, white garments, and eye salve. Christ rebukes and chastens those He loves, standing at the door and knocking, offering fellowship to whoever opens.

Revelation 3:14-22

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