Revelation 3:18

If you are wise you will get from me gold tested by fire, so that you may have true wealth; and white robes to put on, so that your shame may not be seen; and oil for your eyes, so that you may see.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.

In Context

17For you say, I have wealth, and have got together goods and land, and have need of nothing; and you are not conscious of your sad and unhappy condition, that you are poor and blind and without clothing.

19To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:7I will give praise to the Lord who has been my guide; knowledge comes to me from my thoughts in the night.

Psalms 73:24Your wisdom will be my guide, and later you will put me in a place of honour.

Proverbs 1:25You were not controlled by my guiding, and would have nothing to do with my sharp words:

Proverbs 19:20Let your ear be open to suggestion and take teaching, so that at the end you may be wise.

Ecclesiastes 8:2I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.

Isaiah 55:1Ho! everyone in need, come to the waters, and he who has no strength, let him get food: come, get bread without money; wine and milk without price.

Matthew Henry on Revelation 3:15-22

The Church in Laodicea. ( a. d. 95.) 14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. 17 Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and… Read the whole commentary →

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