^{14 Ref} And to the angel of the church in Laodicea say: These things says the true and certain witness, the head of God's new order:

^{15 Ref} I have knowledge of your works, that you are not cold or warm: it would be better if you were cold or warm.

^{16 Ref} So because you are not one thing or the other, I will have no more to do with you.

^{17 Ref} For you say, I have wealth, and have got together goods and land, and have need of nothing; and you are not conscious of your sad and unhappy condition, that you are poor and blind and without clothing.

^{18 Ref} If you are wise you will get from me gold tested by fire, so that you may have true wealth; and white robes to put on, so that your shame may not be seen; and oil for your eyes, so that you may see.

^{19 Ref} To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.

^{20 Ref} See, I am waiting at the door and giving the sign; if my voice comes to any man's ears and he makes the door open, I will come in to him, and will take food with him and he with me.

^{21 Ref} To him who overcomes I will give a place with me on my high seat, even as I overcame, and am seated with my Father on his high seat.

^{22 Ref} He who has ears, let him give ear to what the Spirit says to the churches.