Revelation 3:1

God's Word

“To the messenger of the church in Sardis, write: The one who has God’s seven spirits and the seven stars says: I know what you have done. You are known for being alive, but you are dead.

Cross References

Luke 15:24

My son was dead and has come back to life. He was lost but has been found.’ Then they began to celebrate.

Luke 15:32

But we have something to celebrate, something to be happy about. This brother of yours was dead but has come back to life. He was lost but has been found.’ ”

John 1:16

Each of us has received one gift after another because of all that the Word is.

John 1:33

I didn’t know who he was. But God, who sent me to baptize with water, had told me, ‘When you see the Spirit come down and stay on someone, you’ll know that person is the one who baptizes with the Holy Spirit.’

John 20:22

After he had said this, he breathed on the disciples and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.

John 3:34

The man whom God has sent speaks God’s message. After all, God gives him the Spirit without limit.

Acts 2:33

God the Father used his power to give Jesus the honored position—the one next to him on the heavenly throne. Jesus has also received and has poured out the Holy Spirit as the Father had promised, and this is what you’re seeing and hearing.

Ephesians 2:1

You were once dead because of your failures and sins.

Ephesians 2:5

We were dead because of our failures, but he made us alive together with Christ. (It is God’s kindness  that saved you.)

Colossians 2:13

You were once dead because of your failures and your uncircumcised corrupt nature. But God made you alive with Christ when he forgave all our failures.

1 Timothy 5:6

But the widow who lives for pleasure is dead although she is still alive.

James 2:26

A body that doesn’t breathe  is dead. In the same way faith that does nothing is dead.

1 Peter 1:11

So they tried to find out what time or situation the Spirit of Christ kept referring to whenever he predicted Christ’s sufferings and the glory that would follow.

Jude 1:12

These people are a disgrace at the special meals you share with other believers. They eat with you and don’t feel ashamed. They are shepherds who care ⌞only⌟ for themselves. They are dry clouds blown around by the winds. They are withered, uprooted trees without any fruit. As a result, they have died twice.

Revelation 1:11

saying, “Write on a scroll what you see, and send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”

Revelation 1:16

In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp, two-edged sword. His face was like the sun when it shines in all its brightness.

Revelation 1:20

The hidden meaning of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and the seven gold lamp stands is this: The seven stars are the messengers of the seven churches, and the seven lamp stands are the seven churches.

Revelation 1:4

From John to the seven churches in the province of Asia. Good will  and peace to you from the one who is, the one who was, and the one who is coming, from the seven spirits who are in front of his throne,

Revelation 2:13

I know where you live. Satan’s throne is there. You hold on to my name and have not denied your belief in me, even in the days of Antipas. He was my faithful witness who was killed in your presence, where Satan lives.

Revelation 2:19

I know what you do. I know your love, faith, service, and endurance. I also know that what you are doing now is greater than what you did at first.

Revelation 2:2

I know what you have done—how hard you have worked and how you have endured. I also know that you cannot tolerate wicked people. You have tested those who call themselves apostles but are not apostles. You have discovered that they are liars.

Revelation 2:9

I know how you are suffering, how poor you are—but you are rich. I also know that those who claim to be Jews slander you. They are the synagogue of Satan.

Revelation 3:15

I know what you have done, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were cold or hot.

Revelation 3:2

Be alert, and strengthen the things that are left which are about to die. I have found that what you are doing has not been completed in the sight of my God.

Revelation 3:8

I know what you have done. See, I have opened a door in front of you that no one can shut. You only have a little strength, but you have paid attention to my word and have not denied my name.

Revelation 4:5

Lightning, noise, and thunder came from the throne. Seven flaming torches were burning in front of the throne. These are the seven spirits of God.

Revelation 5:6

I saw a lamb standing in the center near the throne with the four living creatures and the leaders. The lamb looked like he had been slaughtered. He had seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent all over the world.