I can assure you that they are deeply devoted to God; but their devotion is not based on true knowledge.

I can assure you that they gave as much as they could, and even more than they could. Of their own free will

Give our best wishes to the believers in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

After you read this letter, make sure that it is read also in the church at Laodicea. At the same time, you are to read the letter that the believers in Laodicea will send you.

Let me tell you how hard I have worked for you and for the people in Laodicea and for all others who do not know me personally.

It said, "Write down what you see, and send the book to the churches in these seven cities: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."

"To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: "This is the message from the Amen, the faithful and true witness, who is the origin of all that God has created.

But because you are lukewarm, neither hot nor cold, I am going to spit you out of my mouth!

I advise you, then, to buy gold from me, pure gold, in order to be rich. Buy also white clothing to dress yourself and cover up your shameful nakedness. Buy also some ointment to put on your eyes, so that you may see.