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Revelation 2

Revelation 2:8

To the Church in Smyrna · Revelation 2:8–11
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Translations

Modern
To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life.
Traditional
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
Literal
And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These things says the First and the Last, who became dead and lived.
Latin
Et angelo Smyrnæ ecclesiæ scribe: Hæc dicit primus, et novissimus, qui fuit mortuus, et vivit:

Original

Greek
English
To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, who died and returned to life.

Notes

Revelation 2:8

The seaport village of Smyrna was destroyed and rebuilt many times. Like Christ, the city was once dead but is now alive. It is the only one of the seven cities that still exists today as Izmir in modern Turkey.

Revelation 2:8–11

The letter to the church in Smyrna describes suffering Christians under intense pressures who need a message of assurance. Smyrna represents a small church that stays faithful to God despite difficult times.

Revelation 2:1–3:22

The seven messages to the seven churches show the condition of Christ's church when Revelation was written, and it is similar today. God still calls Christians to be faithful and honest. Those who listen to Christ's message will receive God's promised rewards. Those who do not will face judgment.

Places

Smyrna: One of the seven churches of Asia Minor

Glossary

Alpha and Omega Ancient Letter Writing Angels of the Seven Churches Book of Revelation Conversion Smyrna

Topics

Angel of the Churches: General Scriptures Concerning Church: List of Congregations of Christians: Smyrna Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: First and Last Persecution of the Congregation at Smyrna Smyrna: One of the Seven Congregations In Titles and Names of Christ: First and Last