To the Church in Ephesus

(Acts 19:8–12, Ephesians 1:1–2)

[“] To the angel of the church in Ephesus write:

These [are] the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand [and] walks vvv among the seven golden lampstands.

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I know your deeds, your labor, and your perseverance. [I know] that vvv you cannot tolerate [those who are] evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who vvv vvv falsely claim to be apostles. 3 Without growing weary, you have persevered and endured many things[fn] for the sake of My name.

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But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love. 5 Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds [you did] at first. But if vvv vvv vvv you do not repent, I will come to you quickly[fn] and remove your lampstand from its place.

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But you have this [to your credit]: You hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.

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He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the [one who] overcomes, I will grant [the right] to eat from the tree of life in the Paradise of God.

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