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Many content themselves with the name of Christians; as if many a ship hath not been called "Safeguard" or "Good-speed" which yet hath fallen into the hands of pirates.

(J. Trapp.)

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KJV: And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.

WEB: "And to the angel of the assembly in Sardis write: "He who has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars says these things: "I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.