14 “And to the angel of the church in Laodicea write: ‘The words of the Amen, the ^wfaithful and true witness, ^xthe beginning of God’s creation.

15 “‘I know your works: you are neither cold nor hot. Would that you were either cold or hot! 16 So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. 17 For you say, ^y“I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing,” not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. 18 I counsel you to ^zbuy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be rich, and white garments so that you may clothe yourself ^aand the shame of your nakedness may not be seen, and salve to anoint your eyes, so that you may see. 19 ^bThose whom I love, I reprove and discipline, so be zealous and repent. 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, ^cI will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me. 21 The one who conquers, ^dI will grant him to ^esit with me on my throne, as I also conquered and sat down with my Father on his throne.