Revelation 3:1
And to the angel of the church of Sardis, write: These things saith he, that hath the seven spirits of God, and the seven stars: I know thy works, that thou hast the name of being alive: and thou art dead.
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Luke 15:32But it was fit that we should make merry and be glad, for this thy brother was dead and is come to life again; he was lost, and is found.
John 1:33And I knew him not; but he who sent me to baptize with water, said to me: He upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining upon him, he it is that baptizeth with the Holy Ghost.
John 7:37And on the last, and great day of the festivity, Jesus stood and cried, saying: If any man thirst, let him come to me, and drink.
John 20:22When he had said this, he breathed on them; and he said to them: Receive ye the Holy Ghost.
Ephesians 2:1And you, when you were dead in your offences, and sins,
Colossians 2:13And you, when you were dead in your sins, and the uncircumcision of your flesh; he hath quickened together with him, forgiving you all offences:
Matthew Henry on Revelation 3:1
Here we have three more of the epistles of Christ to the churches: I. To Sardis, ver. 1-6 . II. To Philadelphia, ver. 7-13 . III. To Laodicea, ver. 14, to the end . Read the whole commentary →