## 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: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## hears my voice ##

The "voice" represents Christ's call. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

## opens the door  ##

This represents the decision to welcome and invite Christ in. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## have a meal with him ##

This represents relationship, friendship, fellowship. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])