The church in Laodicea (where this coin was minted) has been mentioned as most like the typical modern congregation. It is neither zealous for Jesus nor openly rejecting him. Because it is lukewarm, Jesus says he is "about to spit you out of my mouth." Yet he lovingly invites them to repent and have the right to sit with him on his throne and to eat with him.
That congregation is another one that no longer exists. The city was once rich but is now empty. The same fate awaits similar churches and cities today.
[SG 5160]
[BMC 61-3]
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[SG 5160]
[BMC 61-3]