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The Savior of the world was a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering. This death, the earthly one, is the first death. The second death is a different subject that Jesus comes back to in verse 11. So, the headboard of the life of suffering in Smyrna was the living Savior.
In this light, Revelation 2:11 can be seen as truly an understatement. The overcomer (that is, the faithful Christian) will be more than amply repaid for whatever sacrifice he may make for Christ’s sake. His experience will be truly wonderful—far, far beyond the reach—the touch—of the second death.
Learn about the persecuted church of Smyrna and how Jesus encouraged them with His resurrection. See the background, discussion questions, verse by verse commentary and applications of Revelation 2:8-11.
Revelation 2:8-11 Exploring the Passage. Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the Study Guide (PDF download). 1. What does the Lord Jesus inform the church that He knows about their present condition? See Revelation 2:9a (printed below)
What does Revelation 2:8 mean? In this verse Jesus addresses the angel—or "messenger," possibly the pastor—of the church at Smyrna. Jesus identifies Himself as the first and the last.
Jan 4, 2022 · Jesus makes a final promise to the believers in Smyrna: “He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death” (Revelation 2:11). The overcomers, or “conquerors,” refer to all believers (1 John 5:4-5).
Oct 12, 2014 · The Passage: “The Church in Smyrna” (2:8-11) Of the seven introductory letter, this letter to the Smyrneans is the shortest. Let's listen to the words of Jesus as He speaks to this community of believers.
