Even in Sardis, where the congregation needed strong counsel, Jesus took note of individuals who were worthy of commendation, saying: “Nevertheless, you do have a few names in Sardis that did not defile their outer garments, and they shall walk with me in white ones, because they are worthy. ”
Kuigi Sardese kogudus vajas otsekohest nõuannet, pööras Jeesus tähelepanu neile, kes väärisid kiitust, öeldes: „Ometi on sul ka Sardeses mõned nimed, kes ei ole reostanud oma riideid, ja nad peavad minuga käima valgeis riideis, sest nad on seda väärt ”.