3. CHAPTER III
A continuation about those from whom the New Jerusalem can arise.
About those whose worship is dead, that is, worship devoid of truths and thus devoid of life; this refers to the Church in Sardis, verses 1-16.
About those who are in truths from good proceeding from the Lord; this refers to the church in Philadelphia, verses 7-13.
About those who are wise from themselves and are wise from the Word; this refers to the church of Laodicea, verses 14-22. [Written in the margin.] Similarly as in the second [chapter].
