Jesus commended the congregation in Smyrna; yet, to many in the congregation in Sardis, he said: “I know your deeds, that you have the name that you are alive, but you are dead. ” ​ — Revelation 2: 8 - 11; 3: 1.
Yesus memuji sidang jemaat di Smirna; tetapi, kepada banyak anggota sidang jemaat di Sardis, ia berkata, ” Aku tahu perbuatanmu, engkau mempunyai nama bahwa engkau hidup, tetapi engkau mati. ” — Penyingkapan 2: 8 - 11; 3: 1.