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Second letter: to the angel of Smyrna

Revelation 2: 8 -11

To the angel of the community of Smyrna write: These things says the First and the Last, which was dead and is alive again:

He that has an ear, hear what the Spirit says to the communities: Who overcomes , will not be hurt of the second death.

I know your tribulations and poverty , but you are rich!; and the slander of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but the synagogue of satan.

Yet, be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life!

Do not fear those things which you will suffer! Behold, the devil will cast some of you in prison that you may be tried. And you will be tormented ten days long.

To the angel of the community of Smyrna write: These things says the First and the Last, which was dead and is alive again:

I know your tribulations and poverty , but you are rich!; and the slander of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but the synagogue of satan.

Do not fear those things which you will suffer! Behold, the devil will cast some of you in prison that you may be tried. And you will be tormented ten days long.

Yet, be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life!

He that has an ear, hear what the Spirit says to the communities: Who overcomes , will not be hurt of the second death.

In art

Revelation 2: 8 -11

 

Saint-Sever Beatus, 11th century, 2nd letter to Smyrna