1. This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Sardis:I have the seven spirits of God and the seven stars. Listen to what I say.I know what you are doing. Everyone may think you are alive, but you are dead.
2. Wake up! You have only a little strength left, and it is almost gone. So try to become stronger. I have found that you are not completely obeying God.
3. Remember the teaching that you were given and that you heard. Hold firmly to it and turn from your sins. If you don't wake up, I will come when you least expect it, just as a thief does.
4. A few of you in Sardis have not dirtied your clothes with sin. You will walk with me in white clothes, because you are worthy.
5. Everyone who wins the victory will wear white clothes. Their names will not be erased from the book of life, and I will tell my Father and his angels that they are my followers.