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4. `But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.
    BUT, I have this against you, that YOU HAVE LEFT YOUR FIRST LOVE.
It is not clear what was meant by "FIRST LOVE". It may have referred to the original love the members at the church at Ephesus had for each other. Organization and "church" activities probably had replaced the "first love" as the church had grown.

On the other hand, the "first love" may have referred to their "inner devotion" to Christ. Again "things" had become more important.

The apostle Paul retained his first love. In fact, it became stronger, broader, richer, deeper, and truer - Philippians 3:7-11. 

   "FIRST LOVE" is

     *  exclusive  -  It excludes the world and the flesh and
                      resists the devil.

     *  makes Jesus Christ preeminent  - Keep seeking the things
                                         above, where Christ is.
                                         Colossians 3:1-4.

     *  very active  -  It seeks to please the Lord Jesus Christ
                        by keeping His words.  John 14:21-24.
If you have "lost your first love", He, Jesus Christ, has "somewhat against you." If you never have had that "first love", now is the time to get that first love.
 "Scripture taken from the NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE®, © Copyright The Lockman Foundation, 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 Used by permission."

References to the Revelation of Jesus Christ are in bold italics. All other references are in bold only.