Matthew Poole and continuators on Revelation 3:1

1 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 .

See the Notes on chap. 2.12.

See the Notes on chap. 1.11.

See the Notes on chap. 1.3.

And upon chap. 1.20.

This phrase here (as appears from what follows) can signify nothing but Christ's comprehension of the works of this Church in his Understanding, not his approbation of them.

The Ministry of this Church had a Name, that is, were reported as famous for their Faith, Diligence and Holiness, but their Faith without sutable works was dead, and they were no better than Hypocrites.

Spiritually dead.

Marginal references: Chap. 1.4.16.