002:026 "'And to him who overcomes and obeys My commands to the very end, I will give authority over the nations of the earth.
002:027 And he shall be their shepherd, ruling them with a rod of iron, just as earthenware jars are broken to pieces; and his power over them shall be like that which I Myself have received from My Father;
002:028 and I will give him the Morning Star.
002:029 Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches.'
003:001 "To the minister of the Church at Sardis write as follows:
"'This is what He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven
stars says. I know your doings—you are supposed to be alive,
but in reality you are dead.
003:002 Rouse yourself and keep awake, and strengthen those things
which remain but have well-nigh perished; for I have found
no doings of yours free from imperfection in the sight
of My God.
003:003 Be mindful, therefore, of the lessons you have received and heard. Continually lay them to heart, and repent. If, however, you fail to rouse yourself and keep awake, I shall come upon you suddenly like a thief, and you will certainly not know the hour at which I shall come to judge you.
003:004 Yet you have in Sardis a few who have not soiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white; for they are worthy.
003:005 "'In this way he who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments; and I will certainly not blot out his name from the Book of Life, but will acknowledge him in the presence of My Father and His angels.
003:006 Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches.'