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This is the message from the one who is the Amen—the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s new creation: <a href="/esv/revelation/3.htm">English Standard Version</a> “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of God’s creation. <a href="/bsb/revelation/3.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God’s creation. <a href="/blb/revelation/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And to the messenger of the church in Laodicea write: These things says the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of God's creation. <a href="/kjv/revelation/3.htm">King James Bible</a> 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; <a href="/nkjv/revelation/3.htm">New King James Version</a> “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: <a href="/nasb_/revelation/3.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Origin of the creation of God, says this: <a href="/nasb/revelation/3.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: <a href="/nasb77/revelation/3.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says this: <a href="/lsb/revelation/3.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: This is what the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God, says: <a href="/amp/revelation/3.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “To the angel (divine messenger) of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the trusted and faithful and true Witness, the Beginning and Origin of God’s creation: <a href="/csb/revelation/3.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Write to the angel of the church in Laodicea: Thus says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of God’s creation: <a href="/hcsb/revelation/3.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Write to the angel of the church in Laodicea: &#8220The Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God&#8217s creation says: <a href="/asv/revelation/3.htm">American Standard Version</a> And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God: <a href="/cev/revelation/3.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Laodicea: I am the one called Amen! I am the faithful and true witness and the source of God's creation. Listen to what I say. <a href="/erv/revelation/3.htm">English Revised Version</a> And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God: <a href="/gwt/revelation/3.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "To the messenger of the church in Laodicea, write: The amen, the witness who is faithful and true, the source of God's creation, says: <a href="/gnt/revelation/3.htm">Good News Translation</a> "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: "This is the message from the Amen, the faithful and true witness, who is the origin of all that God has created. <a href="/isv/revelation/3.htm">International Standard Version</a> "To the messenger of the church in Laodicea, write: 'The Amen, the witness who is faithful and true, the originator of God's creation, says this: <a href="/msb/revelation/3.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Originator of God?s creation. <a href="/net/revelation/3.htm">NET Bible</a> "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write the following: "This is the solemn pronouncement of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of God's creation: <a href="/nheb/revelation/3.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: "The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Head of God's creation, says these things: <a href="/wbt/revelation/3.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And to 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; <a href="/wey/revelation/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And to the minister of the Church at Laodicea write as follows: "'This is what the Amen says--the true and faithful witness, the Beginning and Lord of God's Creation. <a href="/web/revelation/3.htm">World English Bible</a> “To the angel of the assembly in Laodicea write: “The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of God’s creation, says these things: <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/3.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And to the messenger of the assembly of the Laodiceans write: These things says the Amen, the Witness—the Faithful and True—the Chief of the creation of God: <a href="/blb/revelation/3.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And to the messenger of the church in Laodicea write: These things says the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, the Beginning of God's creation. <a href="/ylt/revelation/3.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'And to the messenger of the assembly of the Laodiceans write: These things saith the Amen, the witness -- the faithful and true -- the chief of the creation of God; <a href="/slt/revelation/3.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; Thus says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/3.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And to the angel of the church of Laodicea, write: These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, who is the beginning of the creation of God: <a href="/cpdv/revelation/3.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And to the Angel of the Church of Laodicea write: Thus says the Amen, the faithful and true Witness, who is the Beginning of the creation of God: <a href="/nabre/revelation/3.htm">New American Bible</a> “To the angel of the church in Laodicea, write this: “ ‘The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the source of God’s creation, says this: <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/3.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of God’s creation:<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/3.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And unto the angel of the church in Laod- i-ce’a write; These things says the Amen, the faithful, and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/3.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And to The Messenger of the assembly of the Laidiqians write: “Thus says The Eternal, The Trustworthy and True Witness, and The Source of The Creation of God:”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/3.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And to the angel of the church in Laodicea, write: These things says the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; <a href="/godbey/revelation/3.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write; The Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God, says these things;<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/3.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the origin of the creation of God; <a href="/mace/revelation/3.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/wey/revelation/3.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "And to the minister of the Church at Laodicea write as follows: "'This is what the Amen says--the true and faithful witness, the Beginning and Lord of God's Creation. <a href="/worrell/revelation/3.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"And to the angel of the assembly in Laodicea write these things," saith the Amen, the Faithful and the True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:<Fr> <a href="/worsley/revelation/3.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, These <Fr>things<FR> saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/3-14.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=766" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/3.htm">To the Church in Laodicea</a> 13He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. 14<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">To the</a> <a href="/greek/32.htm" title="32: angelō (N-DMS) -- From aggello; a messenger; especially an angel; by implication, a pastor.">angel</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsias (N-GFS) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">church</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2993.htm" title="2993: Laodikeia (N-DFS) -- From a compound of laos and dike; Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor.">Laodicea</a> <a href="/greek/1125.htm" title="1125: grapson (V-AMA-2S) -- A primary verb; to grave, especially to write; figuratively, to describe.">write:</a> <a href="/greek/3592.htm" title="3592: Tade (DPro-ANP) -- This here, this, that, he, she, it. ">These are</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">the words</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: Amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Amen,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4103.htm" title="4103: pistos (Adj-NMS) -- Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful.">faithful</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/228.htm" title="228: alēthinos (Adj-NMS) -- True (lit: made of truth), real, genuine. From alethes; truthful.">TRUE</a> <a href="/greek/3144.htm" title="3144: martys (N-NMS) -- A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a martyr.">Witness,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/746.htm" title="746: archē (N-NFS) -- From archomai; a commencement, or chief.">Originator</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God’s</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2937.htm" title="2937: ktiseōs (N-GFS) -- From ktizo; original formation.">creation.</a> 15I know your deeds; you are neither cold nor hot. How I wish you were one or the other!…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15-18</a> The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. / For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. ... <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made. <a href="/proverbs/8-22.htm">Proverbs 8:22-31</a> The LORD created me as His first course, before His works of old. / From everlasting I was established, from the beginning, before the earth began. / When there were no watery depths, I was brought forth, when no springs were overflowing with water. ... <a href="/hebrews/1-2.htm">Hebrews 1:2-3</a> But in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, and through whom He made the universe. / The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. <a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Isaiah 65:16</a> Whoever invokes a blessing in the land will do so by the God of truth, and whoever takes an oath in the land will swear by the God of truth. For the former troubles will be forgotten and hidden from My sight. <a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a> For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a> Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. <a href="/isaiah/43-10.htm">Isaiah 43:10-13</a> “You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “and My servant whom I have chosen, so that you may consider and believe Me and understand that I am He. Before Me no god was formed, and after Me none will come. / I, yes I, am the LORD, and there is no Savior but Me. / I alone decreed and saved and proclaimed—I, and not some foreign god among you. So you are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, “that I am God. ... <a href="/john/8-58.htm">John 8:58</a> “Truly, truly, I tell you,” Jesus declared, “before Abraham was born, I am!” <a href="/isaiah/55-4.htm">Isaiah 55:4</a> Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples. <a href="/1_john/5-20.htm">1 John 5:20</a> And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life. <a href="/john/18-37.htm">John 18:37</a> “Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.” <a href="/isaiah/44-6.htm">Isaiah 44:6</a> Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me. <a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">1 Timothy 6:13</a> I charge you in the presence of God, who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, who made the good confession in His testimony before Pontius Pilate: <a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a> For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things said the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;the angel.<a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">Revelation 1:11</a> Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.<a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">Revelation 2:1</a> Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks;of the Laodiceans.<a href="/colossians/2-1.htm">Colossians 2:1</a> For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;<a href="/colossians/4-16.htm">Colossians 4:16</a> And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.the Amen.<a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Isaiah 65:16</a> That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes.<a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a> For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.the faithful.<a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">Revelation 3:7</a> And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;<a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Revelation 1:5</a> And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,<a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11</a> And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.the beginning.<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a> Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/jude/1-9.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">Church</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-4.htm">Creation</a> <a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">Follows</a> <a href="/revelation/3-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/revelation/1-14.htm">Head</a> <a href="/revelation/1-11.htm">Laodicea</a> <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">New</a> <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/revelation/3-8.htm">True.</a> <a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">Words</a> <a href="/revelation/3-12.htm">Write</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/revelation/5-2.htm">Angel</a> <a href="/genesis/28-3.htm">Assembly</a> <a href="/revelation/21-6.htm">Beginning</a> <a href="/revelation/6-15.htm">Chief</a> <a href="/matthew/16-18.htm">Church</a> <a href="/revelation/13-8.htm">Creation</a> <a href="/revelation/14-12.htm">Faithful</a> <a href="/revelation/14-13.htm">Follows</a> <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">God's</a> <a href="/revelation/10-1.htm">Head</a> <a href="/colossians/2-1.htm">Laodicea</a> <a href="/revelation/5-2.htm">Messenger</a> <a href="/exodus/24-13.htm">Minister</a> <a href="/revelation/5-9.htm">New</a> <a href="/revelation/4-8.htm">Ruler</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">True.</a> <a href="/revelation/6-9.htm">Witness</a> <a href="/revelation/3-19.htm">Words</a> <a href="/revelation/10-4.htm">Write</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 3</div>1. <a href="/revelation/3-1.htm">The angel of the church of Sardis is reproved and exhorted to repent.</a> 37. <a href="/revelation/3-7.htm">The angel of the church of Philadelphia is approved for his diligence and patience;</a> 14. <a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">the angel of Laodicea rebuked for being neither hot nor cold.</a> 20. <a href="/revelation/3-20.htm">Christ stands at the door and knocks.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/3.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/3.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>To the angel of the church in Laodicea write: The term "angel" here is often interpreted as the messenger or leader of the church, possibly the pastor or bishop. Laodicea was a wealthy city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its banking, textile industry, and a famous medical school. The church in Laodicea is one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation, each representing different spiritual conditions and challenges faced by early Christian communities.These are the words of the Amen: "Amen" is a Hebrew word meaning "truly" or "so be it," signifying certainty and truth. In this context, it emphasizes the reliability and authority of Christ's message. Jesus is portrayed as the ultimate affirmation of God's promises, echoing <a href="/2_corinthians/1-20.htm">2 Corinthians 1:20</a>, where all God's promises are affirmed in Him.the faithful and true Witness: This phrase underscores Jesus' role as the perfect and reliable witness to God's truth. Unlike human witnesses who may falter, Jesus embodies complete faithfulness and truth. This is consistent with His self-description in <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a> as "the way, the truth, and the life," and highlights His divine authority and integrity.the Originator of God’s creation: This phrase identifies Jesus as the source or beginning of creation, aligning with <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Colossians 1:16-17</a>, which states that all things were created through Him and for Him. It affirms His preeminence and active role in creation, countering any notion that He is a created being. This also connects to the prologue of John's Gospel, where Jesus is described as the Word through whom all things were made.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel_of_the_church_in_laodicea.htm">The Angel of the Church in Laodicea</a> This refers to the spiritual leader or messenger of the church in Laodicea, a city known for its wealth and self-sufficiency but criticized for its spiritual lukewarmness. 2. <a href="/topical/l/laodicea.htm">Laodicea</a> An ancient city located in present-day Turkey, known for its prosperous banking industry, textile production, and medical school. The church in Laodicea is one of the seven churches addressed in the Book of Revelation. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_amen.htm">The Amen</a> A title for Jesus Christ, emphasizing His role as the ultimate affirmation of God's promises. The term "Amen" is derived from the Hebrew word (amen), meaning "truth" or "certainty." 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_faithful_and_true_witness.htm">The Faithful and True Witness</a> Another title for Jesus, highlighting His reliability and truthfulness in bearing witness to God's nature and purposes. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_originator_of_god's_creation.htm">The Originator of God’s Creation</a> This title underscores Jesus' role in creation, affirming His divine authority and preeminence. The Greek word used here is (arch?), meaning "beginning" or "source."<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_christ's_authority.htm">Understanding Christ's Authority</a> Recognize Jesus as the ultimate authority in creation and in our lives. His titles in this verse affirm His divine nature and His role in God's redemptive plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_spiritual_vigilance.htm">The Importance of Spiritual Vigilance</a> The church in Laodicea serves as a warning against spiritual complacency. Evaluate your spiritual fervor and seek to be zealous and committed in your faith. <a href="/topical/r/reliability_of_christ's_testimony.htm">Reliability of Christ's Testimony</a> Trust in the truthfulness of Jesus' words and His witness. His faithfulness assures us of the reliability of His promises and teachings. <a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_character.htm">Reflecting Christ's Character</a> As followers of Christ, we are called to emulate His faithfulness and truthfulness in our own lives, being reliable witnesses to His grace and truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_3.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 3</a> <a href="/q/purpose_of_council_of_laodicea.htm">What was the purpose of the Council of Laodicea?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'lukewarm'.htm">What did Jesus mean by condemning lukewarm faith?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_about_laodicea.htm">What is known about Laodicea in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_revelation_3_20.htm">What is the meaning of Revelation 3:20?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/3.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(14) Laodicea.--Situated half way between Philadelphia and Colossae, and not far from Hierapolis. It received its name from Laodice, wife of Antiochus the second king of Syria, by whom it was rebuilt and beautified. It had borne in earlier times the names of Diospolis and afterwards Rhoas. It shared with Thyatira and Sardis in the dye trade; the woods grown in the neighbourhood were famous for their quality and the rich blackness of their colour. Prosperity in trade had so enriched the population that when their city suffered in the great earthquake (A.D. 60) they were able to carry on the work of rebuilding without applying, as many of the neighbouring towns were compelled to do, to the Imperial Treasury for aid. The language of St. Paul (<a href="/context/colossians/1-5.htm" title=" For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof you heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;">Colossians 1:5-8</a>) suggests that the churches of Colossae and the neighbourhood first received Christianity from the preaching of Epaphras, though it seems strange that so important a city, lying hard upon the great Roman road from Ephesus to the east, should have been passed over by St. Paul in his journeyings throughout Phrygia (see <a href="/acts/16-6.htm" title="Now when they had gone throughout Phrygia and the region of Galatia, and were forbidden of the Holy Ghost to preach the word in Asia,">Acts 16:6</a>; <a href="/acts/18-23.htm" title="And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.">Acts 18:23</a>); yet, on the other hand, Phrygia was a vague term, and the language of <a href="/colossians/2-1.htm" title=" For I would that you knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;">Colossians 2:1</a> is most generally understood to imply that the Apostle had never personally visited either Colossae or Laodicea. (See Note on <a href="/colossians/2-1.htm" title=" For I would that you knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;">Colossians 2:1</a>.) But it was a Church in which St. Paul took the deepest possible interest; the believers there were constantly in his mind. He knew their special temptations to the worship of inferior mediators, and to spiritual paralysis springing from wordly prosperity and intellectual pride. He had great heart-conflict for those of Laodicea (<a href="/colossians/3-1.htm" title=" If you then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sits on the right hand of God.">Colossians 3:1</a>), and in proof of his earnest solicitude he addressed a letter to them (<a href="/colossians/4-16.htm" title=" And when this letter is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that you likewise read the letter from Laodicea.">Colossians 4:16</a>), in all probability the epistle we call the Epistle to the Ephesians. Prom the Epistle to the Colossians we may gather that when St. Paul wrote the Christians at Laodicea assembled for worship in the house of Nymphas (<a href="/colossians/4-15.htm" title=" Salute the brothers which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.">Colossians 4:15</a>) probably under the presidency of Archippus (<a href="/revelation/3-17.htm" title="Because you say, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and know not that you are wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:">Revelation 3:17</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/3.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 14-22. - The epistle to the Church in Laodicea. Laodicea, on the Lycus, a tributary of the Maeander, lay some fifty miles to the south-east of Philadelphia. The modern Turkish name, Eskihissar, signifies "the old castle." It is situated on the western side of the valley of the Lycus, on the opposite slopes of which, some six or eight miles distant, were Hierapolis and Colossae, with which it is associated by St. Paul (<a href="/colossians/4-13.htm">Colossians 4:13, 16</a>). Named at first Diosopolis, after its tutelary deity, Zeus, it subsequently became Rheas, and finally received its name from Antiochus II., in honour of his wife, Laodice. There were several other cities of the same name, from which it was distinguished by the addition of the words, "on the Lycus." It was a wealthy city, its trade consisting chiefly in the preparation of woollen materials. It was advantageously situated, too, on the high road leading from Ephesus into the interior. Though, in common with the other cities of Asia Minor, visited by earthquakes, it quickly recovered; and it was the proud boast of the Laodiceans that, unlike Ephesus and Sardis, they required no extraneous assistance to enable them to regain their former prosperity. This fact undoubtedly explains the temptations to which the Laodiceans were liable, and the reference in ver. 16 to those who were neither cold nor hot, and that in ver. 17 to those who said they were rich and had need of nothing (see on vers. 16, 17). The Christian Church there may have been founded by Epaphras, through whom St. Paul probably learned of the existence of false doctrine there (<a href="/colossians/2-4.htm">Colossians 2:4, 8</a> and Colossians 1:8), for the Epistle to the Colossians seems to be equally addressed to the Laodiceans (<a href="/colossians/4-16.htm">Colossians 4:16</a>). The importance of this Church continued for some time, the celebrated Council of Laodicea being held there in A.D. , and a century later its bishop held a prominent position (Labbe, 4. p. 82, etc.). But its influence gradually waned, and the Turks pressed hardly upon it; so that at the present time it is little more than a heap of ruins. The warnings of the Apostles SS. Paul and John, if heeded at all for a time, were forgotten, and her candlestick was removed. Verse 14. - And unto the angel. Those expositors who understand "the angel" of a Church to signify its chief officer, may with some plausibility argue that at Laodicea it seems almost certain that this was Archippus. In his Epistle to Philemon, a wealthy convert of Colossae, St. Paul sends greeting to Archippus (<a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Philemon 1:2</a>). If Archippus were the son of philemon, he might very well have been Bishop of Laodicea at the time of St. John's message. Moreover, the son of a wealthy and influential Christian, though likely to have been selected as bishop in the neighbouring Church, may have lacked the zeal necessary for the thorough performance of his work; and would thus incur the marked rebuke of St. Paul, "Say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it" (<a href="/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17</a>), which appears immediately after the mention of the Laodicean Church. The Apostolical Constitutions also assert that Archippus was first Bishop of Laodicea. Of the Church of the Laodiceans write; or, of the Church in Laodicea (τῆς ἐν Λαοδικαίᾳ ἐκκλησίας). These things saith the Amen. The word "Amen" is here used as a proper name of our Lord; and this is the only instance of such an application. It signifies the "True One." It is a word much used in St. John's Gospel, where it appears repeated at the commencement of many discourses, "Verily, verily." In <a href="/isaiah/65-16.htm">Isaiah 65:16</a> "the God of Amen" (אמן) is rendered in the LXX. by ἀληθινός; in the Authorized Version by "truth" (cf. the use of the English "very" as an adjective - "the very one," i.e. the real or true one). The term is peculiarly well adapted to our Lord (who is the Truth, <a href="/john/14-6.htm">John 14:6</a>), not only as a general name or title, but especially in connexion with this solemn announcement to the Laodiceans. There was great need of the truth being openly proclaimed by him who is the Truth to those who, though nominally Christians, were ensnared by the deceitfulness of riches (<a href="/matthew/13-22.htm">Matthew 13:22</a>), and were deceiving themselves in the attempt to make the best of both worlds by their lukewarm Christianity. It was the purpose of this epistle to draw aside the veil which was hiding the truth from their eyes, and to bring them to a realization of that most difficult of all knowledge - a knowledge of self. The faithful and true Witness - an amplification of "the Amen." The epithet "faithful" asserts the truthfulness of Christ's work as a Witness; "true" (ἀληθινός) signifies "real and complete." He is a faithful Witness because his witness is true; and he is a true Witness because in him is the complete realization of all the qualifications which constitute any one really and truly a witness. "Faithful" (πιστός) has the passive meaning of "that which is worthy of faith," not the active meaning of "he who believes something." Trench well points out that God can only be faithful in the former sense; man may be faithful in beth senses. Christ was a Witness worthy of faith, since he possessed all the attributes of such a witness. He (1) had seen what he attested; (2) was competent to relate and reproduce this information; (3) was willing to do this faithfully and truly. . . . <a href="/commentaries/revelation/3-14.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>To the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. angel ἀγγέλῳ (angelō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_32.htm">Strong's 32: </a> From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. church ἐκκλησίας (ekklēsias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. Laodicea Λαοδικείᾳ (Laodikeia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2993.htm">Strong's 2993: </a> From a compound of laos and dike; Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor. write: γράψον (grapson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1125.htm">Strong's 1125: </a> A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. These [are] Τάδε (Tade) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3592.htm">Strong's 3592: </a> This here, this, that, he, she, it. the words λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. of the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Amen, Ἀμήν (Amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. faithful πιστὸς (pistos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4103.htm">Strong's 4103: </a> Trustworthy, faithful, believing. From peitho; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. TRUE ἀληθινός (alēthinos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_228.htm">Strong's 228: </a> True (lit: made of truth), real, genuine. From alethes; truthful. Witness, μάρτυς (martys) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3144.htm">Strong's 3144: </a> A witness (judicially) or figuratively (genitive case); by analogy, a 'martyr'. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Originator ἀρχὴ (archē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_746.htm">Strong's 746: </a> From archomai; a commencement, or chief. of God’s Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. creation. κτίσεως (ktiseōs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2937.htm">Strong's 2937: </a> From ktizo; original formation. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 3:14 To the angel of the assembly (Rev. 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