Overview
The Bible addresses laodicea across 11 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Revelation and Colossians. Closely related themes include Instability, Lukewarmness, Pride and Self-Righteousness.
Key Bible verses about laodicea
New Testament
Colossians
Revelation
And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; of the Laodiceans: or, in Laodicea
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
Because thou sayest I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked:
I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.
Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.
To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.
He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches.
In the Bible dictionary
Studying laodicea for yourself
- Begin with Colossians 4:15, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Compare how Revelation and Colossians each treat the theme.
- Widen the study to related themes: Instability, Lukewarmness, Pride and Self-Righteousness.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about laodicea?
The Bible addresses laodicea across 11 verses, drawn from the New Testament. These passages cluster most in Revelation and Colossians. Closely related themes include Instability, Lukewarmness, Pride and Self-Righteousness.
How many Bible verses are about laodicea?
The Bible references laodicea in 11 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention laodicea?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Colossians 4:15: “Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.”
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