3. I am also aware that you have persisted steadfastly, endured much for the sake of my name, and have not grown weary.
4. But I have this against you: You have departed from your first love!
5. Therefore, remember from what high state you have fallen and repent! Do the deeds you did at the first; if not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place – that is, if you do not repent.
6. But you do have this going for you: You hate what the Nicolaitans practice – practices I also hate.
7. The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers, I will permit him to eat from the tree of life that is in the paradise of God.’
8. “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write the following:“This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who is the first and the last, the one who was dead, but came to life: