and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood

But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.

“I know your works: your love, faith, service, and endurance. I know that your latest works are greater than the first.

I will make those of the synagogue of Satan who say that they are Jews and are not but are lying—I will make them come and bow down before your feet, and they will learn that I have loved you.

I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent.

Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.