Rev 3:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : Jesus explains why they are lukewarm: Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing (Revelation 3:17 ). They think they are spiritually wealthy and self-sufficient. They may be rich in material things or in knowledge and religious forms, but they are blind to their true condition. Jesus reveals their real state: Thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked . They are spiritually poor, lacking true riches; blind, unable to see their need or the truth; naked, without the righteousness that covers sin. Their self-confidence blinds them to their desperate need for Jesus.

‏ Revelation of John 3:17

v. 17: Jesus explains why they are lukewarm: Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing (Revelation 3:17 ^a). They think they are spiritually wealthy and self-sufficient. They may be rich in material things or in knowledge and religious forms, but they are blind to their true condition.

Jesus reveals their real state: Thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked . They are spiritually poor, lacking true riches; blind, unable to see their need or the truth; naked, without the righteousness that covers sin. Their self-confidence blinds them to their desperate need for Jesus.