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seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks, is: The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches; and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.

SECTION II.

Address to the Ministry and Church of Ephesus. II. 1.—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 2 midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 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: 3 and hast borne, and hast patience, and for my

name's sake hast laboured, and hast not fainted. 4 Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, 5 because thou hast left thy first love. 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 6 out of his place, except thou repent. But this thou hast, that thou hatest the deeds of the Ni7 colaitanes, which I also hate. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give

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to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of

the Paradise of God.

SECTION III.

Address to the Ministry and Church of Smyrna. 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, 9 which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich,) and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of 10 Satan. 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. 11 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.

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SECTION IV.

Address to the Ministry and Church of Pergamos.

And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith he which hath the 13 sharp sword with two edges; 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 14 among you, where Satan dwelleth. 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 stumbling-block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacri15 ficed unto idols, and to commit fornication. So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of 16 the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate. Repent;

or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth. 17 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.

SECTION V.

Address to the Ministry and Church of Thyatira.

18 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 19 feet are like fine brass; I know thy. works,

and charity, and service, and faith, and thy patience, and thy last works to be more than the 20 first. 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. 21 And I gave her space to repent of her fornica22 tion; and she repented not. Behold, I will cast

her into a bed, and them that commit adultery with her into great tribulation, except they re23 pent of their deeds. 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 24 to your works. But unto you I say, 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 25 burden. But that which ye have already, hold 26 fast till I come. And he that overcometh, and

keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I 27 give power over the nations: and he shall rule

them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers; even as 28 I received of my Father. And I will give him 29 the morning star. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

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SECTION VI.

Address to the Ministry and Church of Sardis.

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III. 1. And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that 2 thou livest, and art dead. Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die for I have not found thy works 3 perfect before God. Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard; and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not 4 know what hour I will come upon thee. Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with 5 me in white; for they are worthy. He that

overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name 6 before my Father, and before his angels. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.

SECTION VII.

Address to the Ministry and Church of Philadelphia. 7 And to the angel of the church of Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he

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