Revelation 3:15: Meaning Explained

‹I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.›

What Does This Verse Mean?

Jesus says He knows all the works of this church. The church is neither cold nor hot. Jesus says He would rather you be one or the other.

What’s Happening Here

The church is lukewarm, not fully committed. Jesus doesn't like this middle ground. He wants full commitment.

worksactions and deeds

lukewarmnot hot and not cold, but in between

Half-hearted faith isn't good enough. Jesus wants us fully committed to Him.

Laodicea had water pipes that brought in lukewarm water, which is why Jesus used this image.

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I knowΟἶδά

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thyσου

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worksἔργα

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thatὅτι

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neitherοὔτε

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coldψυχρὸς

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thou artεἶ

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hotζεστός

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I wouldὄφελον

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thou wertεἴης

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orἢ

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