To the Church in Smyrna

Revelation 2

8 "And to the 1 angel of the church in Smyrna write,
'These things says k the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life:

9 "I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are l rich); and I know the blasphemy of m those who say they are Jews and are not, n but are a 2 synagogue of Satan. 10 o "Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. p Be faithful until death, and I will give you q the crown of life. 11 r "He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by s the second death." '

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 37:9
    For evildoers shall be cut off; But those who wait on the LORD, They shall inherit the earth.
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 36:6
    Your righteousness is like the great mountains; Your judgments are a great deep; O LORD, You preserve man and beast.
  3. Cross References
    Philippians 3:17
    Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern.
    Titus 2:7
    In all things showing yourself to be a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing integrity, reverence, incorruptibility.
    1 Peter 5:3
    Nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
  4. Cross References
    2 Timothy 1:6
    Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
  5. Cross References
    Acts 6:6
    Whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.
    1 Timothy 5:22
    Do not lay hands on anyone hastily, nor share in other people's sins; keep yourself pure.
  6. Cross References
    Genesis 45:10
    You shall dwell in the land of Goshen, and you shall be near to me, you and your children, your children's children, your flocks and your herds, and all that you have.
  7. Cross References
    Acts 26:7
    To this promise our twelve tribes, earnestly serving God night and day, hope to attain. For this hope's sake, King Agrippa, I am accused by the Jews.
  8. Cross References
    Isaiah 58:7
    Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not hide yourself from your own flesh?
    2 Corinthians 12:14
    Now for the third time I am ready to come to you. And I will not be burdensome to you; for I do not seek yours, but you. For the children ought not to lay up for the parents, but the parents for the children.
  9. Cross References
    2 Timothy 3:5
    Having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!
New King James Version (NKJV) Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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