This continues the son of man's message to the believers in Ephesus.

## first love ##

This means "your original love for Christ." (See: [[[[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## remove your lampstand ##

Each lampstand represents a church of the seven churches. Refer to [Revelation 1:19](../01/19.md). (See: [[[[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])