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1 [“] To the angel (messenger) of the church {ekklēsias} in Ephesus (appealing) write: These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 I know your deeds (acts), your labor, and your perseverance (endurance). I know that you cannot tolerate those who are evil, and you have tested and exposed as liars those who falsely claim to be apostles (sent ones). 3 Without growing weary, you have persevered (endured) and endured many things for the sake of My name. 4 But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love {agapēn}. 5 Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place. Revelation 2:1-5, Berean Annotated Bible. Public domain.
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