To the Church in Smyrna

2:8 “To24 the angel of the church in Smyrna write the following:25

“This is the solemn pronouncement of26 the one who is the first and the last, the one who was dead, but27 came to life: 2:9 ‘I know the distress you are suffering28 and your poverty (but you are rich). I also know29 the slander against you30 by those who call themselves Jews and really are not, but are a synagogue31 of Satan. 2:10 Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown32 into prison so you may be tested,33 and you will experience suffering34 for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.35 2:11 The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers36 will in no way be harmed by the second death.’