And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead.
Sardis in the Bible
One of the Seven Churches of Revelation, once a wealthy and powerful city that Jesus warned was spiritually dead.
Historical Context
Sardis was the capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia and was famous for its wealth, particularly gold from the nearby Pactolus River. The city featured a magnificent temple to Artemis and a Jewish synagogue, one of the largest ancient synagogues ever discovered.
Location Details
Country: Turkey
Region: Western Anatolia
Coordinates: 38.488300, 28.039400
Type: Place
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