Revelation 3:4

To the Church in Sardis · Revelation 3:1–6
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Translations

Modern
But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white.
Traditional
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white: for they are worthy.
Literal
But you have a few names in Sardis who did not soil their garments, and they will walk with Me in white, because they are worthy.
Latin
Sed habes pauca nomina in Sardis qui non inquinaverunt vestimenta sua: et ambulabunt mecum in albis, quia digni sunt.

Original

Greek
English
But you do have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their garments, and because they are worthy, they will walk with Me in white.

Notes

The letter to the church in Sardis warns Christians who seem spiritually alive but are actually dead. Without true change, they will face God's judgment.

The seven messages to the seven churches show the condition of Christ's church when Revelation was written, and it is similar today. God still calls Christians to be faithful and honest. Those who listen to Christ's message will receive God's promised rewards. Those who do not will face judgment.

Places

Sepharad: City in Asia Minor; destination of exiled Jews

Glossary

Ancient Letter Writing Book of Revelation Sardis

Topics

Church: Backslidden Colors: Scriptures Employing the Symbol Decision: Church of Sardis Immortality: General Scriptures Concerning Obedience: Exemplified Sardis: One of the Seven Congregations In Walking with God in White Clothing