Revelation 2:4
But I have this against you: You have abandoned your first love.
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Cross references
- Matthew 24:12–13 Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
- Jeremiah 2:2–4 “Go and proclaim in the hearing of Jerusalem that this is what the LORD says: ‘I remember the devotion of your youth, your love as a bride, how you followed Me in the wilderness, in a land not sown. Israel was holy to the LORD, the firstfruits of His harvest. All who devoured her were found guilty; disaster came upon them,’” declares the LORD. Hear the word of the LORD, O house of Jacob, and all you families of the house of Israel.
- Hebrews 6:10–11 For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so. We want each of you to show this same diligence to the very end, in order to make your hope sure.