23. I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches out the thoughts and intentions of every person. And I will give to each of you whatever you deserve.
24. “But I also have a message for the rest of you in Thyatira who have not followed this false teaching (‘deeper truths,’ as they call them—depths of Satan, actually). I will ask nothing more of you
25. except that you hold tightly to what you have until I come.
26. To all who are victorious, who obey me to the very end,To them I will give authority over all the nations.
27. They will rule the nations with an iron rodand smash them like clay pots.
28. They will have the same authority I received from my Father, and I will also give them the morning star!
29. “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.