To the Church in Sardis

3 “And to the angel of the church in Sardis write: ‘The words of him ^(A)who has the seven spirits of God and the seven stars.

“‘I know your works. You have the reputation ^(B)of being alive, ^(C)but you are dead.

² Wake up, and strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your works ^(A)complete in the sight of my God.