‘Repent therefore, or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of my mouth.'

Notice that it is the whole church that is told to repent (‘you'). They are failing in their responsibility. They are clearly not taking a stand against these flagrant evildoers, for they should have cast them out. So they must change their attitude of heart and mind immediately, and do what is required. However finally the judgment will be against those involved (‘them'). The two-edged sword, the word of God, will expose them, discerning the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12), and they will be smitten and have judgment brought on them.

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