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Laodicea in the Bible

One of the Seven Churches of Revelation, rebuked by Jesus for being lukewarm, neither hot nor cold.

Historical Context

Laodicea was a wealthy banking and commercial center, famous for producing black wool garments and a medical school that produced eye salve. The city received water via aqueduct from hot springs, which arrived lukewarm—the perfect metaphor for their spiritual condition.

Location Details

Country: Turkey

Region: Western Anatolia

Coordinates: 37.835600, 29.106900

Type: Place

Bible Verses About Laodicea

Revelation 3:14

And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;

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