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Revelation 3:17

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Because you say, 'I am rich, and have gotten riches, and have need of nothing;' and don't know that you are the wretched one, miserable, poor, blind, and naked;

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The Roman Empire of the New TestamentThe Roman Empire around the Mediterranean, the political world of the New Testament.
The Seven Churches of RevelationAsia Minor showing the location of the seven churches addressed in Revelation.

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Places in this passage

Revelation 3:17 mentions Jerusalem, Laodicea, Philadelphia and Sardis.

Jerusalem · Godot13
Laodicea · Rjdeadly
Philadelphia · simonjenkins’ photos
Sardis · simonjenkins’ photos

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