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| 2:8 And
to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who
wasF17dead, and has come to life, says this: 2:9 'I know your
tribulation and your poverty (but you are rich), and the blasphemy by those
who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan. 2:10 'Do
not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast
some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have
tribulation for ten days. BeF18 faithful until death, and I
will give you the crown of life. 2:11 'He who has an ear,
let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will
not be hurt by the second death.'
FOOTNOTES: F17: Lit {became} F18: Or {Prove yourself faithful} |
8 "And to the angel of the
church in Smyrna write:'The words of the first and the last, who died and
came to life. 9 "'I know your tribulation and your poverty (but you are
rich) and the slander of those who say that they are Jews and are not,
but are a synagogue of Satan. 10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer.
Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may
be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto
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 churches. He who conquers shall not
be hurt by the second death.'
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2:8 "Write
this letter to the angel of the church in Smyrna. This is the message from
the one who is the First and the Last, who died and is alive: 2:9"I know
about your suffering and your poverty – but you are rich! I know the slander
of those opposing you. They say they are Jews, but they really aren't because
theirs is a synagogue of Satan. 2:10Don't be afraid of what you are about
to suffer. The Devil will throw some of you into prison and put you to
the test. You will be persecuted for 'ten days.' Remain faithful even when
facing death, and I will give you the crown of life. 2:11"Anyone who is
willing to hear should listen to the Spirit and understand what the Spirit
is saying to the churches. Whoever is victorious will not be hurt by the
second death.
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2:8"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: "This is the message from the one who is the first and the last, who died and lived again. 2:9 I know your troubles; I know that you are poor — but really you are rich! I know the evil things said against you by those who claim to be Jews but are not; they are a group that belongs to Satan! 2:10 Don't be afraid of anything you are about to suffer. Listen! The Devil will put you to the test by having some of you thrown into prison, and your troubles will last ten days. Be faithful to me, even if it means death, and I will give you life as your prize of victory. 2:11 "If you have ears, then, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches! "Those who win the victory will not be hurt by the second death. |
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