* **be earnest and repent** - "be serious and repent"
* **I stand at the door and knock** - The "door" represents our life, or soul, that Christ wants to enter. (See: [[:en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_metaphor]])
* **hears my voice** - The "voice" represents Christ's call. (See: [[:en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_metonymy]])