2:8 “To 1 the angel of the church in Smyrna write the following: 2
“This is the solemn pronouncement of 3 the one who is the first and the last, the one who was dead, but 4 came to life:
2:12 “To 5 the angel of the church in Pergamum write the following: 6
“This is the solemn pronouncement of 7 the one who has the sharp double-edged sword: 8
2:18 “To 9 the angel of the church in Thyatira write the following: 10
“This is the solemn pronouncement of 11 the Son of God, the one who has eyes like a fiery flame 12 and whose feet are like polished bronze: 13
3:1 “To 14 the angel of the church in Sardis write the following: 15
“This is the solemn pronouncement of 16 the one who holds 17 the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: ‘I know your deeds, that you have a reputation 18 that you are alive, but 19 in reality 20 you are dead.
3:7 “To 21 the angel of the church in Philadelphia write the following: 22
“This is the solemn pronouncement of 23 the Holy One, the True One, who holds the key of David, who opens doors 24 no one can shut, and shuts doors 25 no one can open:
3:14 “To 26 the angel of the church in Laodicea write the following: 27
“This is the solemn pronouncement of 28 the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator 29 of God’s creation: