Revelation Charts

THE LETTERS TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES

Revelation 2:1–3:22

Ephesus (2:1-7)

Commendation: Hard work, endurance

Rebuke: They do not love as at first

Action: Remember and repent

Smyrna (2:8-11)

Commendation: Suffered persecution, poverty

Rebuke: None

Action: Don’t fear; be faithful

Pergamum (2:12-17)

Commendation: Remained loyal

Rebuke: Tolerate compromise

Action: Repent

Thyatira (2:18-29)

Commendation: Love, faith, service, endurance

Rebuke: Tolerate immorality

Action: Repent

Sardis (3:1-6)

Commendation: Effective

Rebuke: Superficial

Action: Wake up; repent

Philadelphia (3:7-13)

Commendation: Faithful

Rebuke: None

Action: Hold on

Laodicea (3:14-22)

Commendation: None

Rebuke: Lukewarm

Action: Be diligent and repent

This summary of the letters to the seven churches shows us the qualities our churches should seek and those we should avoid.