Jesus commended the congregation in Smyrna; yet, to many in the congregation in Sardis, he said: “I know your deeds, that you have the name that you are alive, but you are dead. ” ​ — Revelation 2: 8 - 11; 3: 1.
Jeesus kiitis Smürna kogudust, kuid paljudele Sardese kogudusse kuulujatele lausus ta: „Ma tean sinu tegusid, et sul on nimi, et sa elad, aga oled surnud! ”.