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“To the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write:

“The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life says these things:

“I know your works, oppression, and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Don’t be afraid of the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. He who overcomes won’t be harmed by the second death.

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The Letter to the Church in Smyrna

“To the messenger[a] of the church in Smyrna, write:

‘The first and the last, who was dead and became alive, says this:

‘I know your suffering and your poverty—though you are rich—and the slander committed by those who claim to be Jews but are not. They are the synagogue of Satan. 10 Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. Look! The Devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. For ten days you will undergo suffering. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the victor’s crown of life.

11 ‘Let everyone[b] listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who overcomes[c] will never be hurt by the second death.’”

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 2:8 Or angel
  2. Revelation 2:11 Lit. Let the one who has an ear
  3. Revelation 2:11 Or conquers