He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
Parallel translations
- WEB He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies.
- BSB He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
- ESV He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’
- NKJV “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” ’
- NASB The one who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.’
- NLT “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches.
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Quick answer
Those with ears must hear what the Spirit says to the churches. It matters because the warning to Sardis applies to all.
Overview
As in each letter, the Spirit's call demands attentive, obedient hearing. Sardis's danger of dead formalism speaks to every congregation. The message is universal, not merely local.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 1
- Rev 2:7He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.
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