A  ¹ And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars:

B  I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead.

C  ² Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God.

D  ³ Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent.

C’  Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know what hour I will come upon you.

B’  ⁴ You have a few names even in Sardis who have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white, for they are worthy. ⁵ He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments, and I will not blot out his name from the Book of Life; but I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.

A’  ⁶ “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.

A: Addressed to the church.
B: Your Name / Reputation.  
C: “Be Watchful!”  
D:  Hold Fast and Repent.
C’: “If You Will Not Watch!”  
B’: Your Name
A’: Addressed to all churches.