To the Church in Smyrna. “And to the angel (divine messenger) of the church in Smyrna write: “These are the words of the First and the Last [absolute Deity, the Son of God] who died and came to life [again]: [Isa_44:6] Rev 2:8

I. THE MESSAGES TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES, Rev_2:1-29; Rev_3:1-22
4. With what disciple of John may we connect the promises of the epistle to Smyrna?

TO THE CHURCH IN SMYRNA

“And to the angel (divine messenger) of the church in Smyrna write: “These are the words of the First and the Last [absolute Deity, the Son of God] who died and came to life [again]: [Isa_44:6]

‘I know your suffering and your poverty (but you are rich), and how you are blasphemed and slandered by those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan [they are Jews only by blood, and do not believe and truly honor the God whom they claim to worship].

Fear nothing that you are about to suffer. Be aware that the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested [in your faith], and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful to the point of death [if you must die for your faith], and I will give you the crown [consisting] of life. [Rev_3:10-11]

He who has an ear, let him hear and heed what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God] will not be hurt by the second death (the lake of fire).’ [1Jn_5:5; Rev_20:14]

Comments by
F.B.Meyer
On
Revelation 2:8-11

“BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH”

This epistle has a new pathos and significance if we connect it with “the blessed Polycarp,” who almost certainly was the angel or chief minister of the church in Smyrna. He was the disciple of John. Irenaeus who lived a generation later, tells how, in early boyhood, he had heard from the lips of Polycarp what John had told him of our Lord’s person, converse, and earthly ministry.

How sweet the comfort of this epistle must have been to him in the closing scene of his life, when, at eighty-six, he was sentenced to be burned! Notice how every line of it had a message for him, as for all who are called to follow in his steps. The Savior reminded him that beyond the suffering of this brief life a crown awaited him, which would abundantly reward his fidelity.

What music there is in those inspiring words! Even Peter’s crown of glory and Paul’s crown of righteousness seem to fade in comparison with this “crown of life.” The thought of it enabled Polycarp to say at the stake, “I give thee hearty thanks that thou hast brought me to this hour, that I may have my part in the cup of thy Christ, unto the resurrection of eternal life, through the operation of thy Holy Spirit.”

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