Revelation 2:8-11 ASV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 2:8

And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write - On the meaning of the word “angel,” see the notes on Revelation 1:20.These things saith the first and the last - See the notes on Revelation 1:8, Revelation 1:17.Which was dead, and is alive - See the notes on Revelation 1:18. The idea is, that he is a Living Saviour; and there was a propriety in referring to that fact here from the nature of the promise which he was about to make to the church at Smyrna: “He that overcometh shall not be hurt... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 2:9

I know thy works - The uniform method of introducing these epistles, implying a most intimate acquaintance with all that pertained to the church. See the notes on Revelation 2:2.And tribulation - This word is of a general signification, and probably includes all that they suffered in any form, whether from persecution, poverty, or the blasphemy of opposers.And poverty - It would seem that this church, at that time, was eminently poor, for this is not specified in regard to any one of the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 2:10

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer - He did not promise them exemption from suffering. He saw that they were about to suffer, and he specifies the manner in which their affliction would occur. But he entreats and commands them not to be afraid. They were to look to the “crown of life,” and to be comforted with the assurance that if they were faithful unto death, that would be, theirs. We need not dread suffering if we can hear the voice of the Redeemer encouraging us, and if he... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 2:11

He that hath an ear ... - See the notes on Revelation 2:7.He that overcometh - See the notes on Revelation 2:7. The particular promise here is made to him that should “overcome”; that is, that would gain the victory in the persecutions which were to come upon them. The reference is to him who would show the sustaining power of religion in times of persecution; who would not yield his principles when opposed and persecuted; who would be triumphant when so many efforts were made to induce him to... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 2:8-9

Revelation 2:8-9. And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna “Smyrna was the nearest city to Ephesus, and for that reason probably was addressed in the second place. It is situated on lower ground than the ancient city, and lieth about forty-five miles northward of Ephesus. It is called Esmir by the Turks, and is celebrated, not so much for the splendour and pomp of the buildings, (for they are rather mean and ruinous,) as for the number, and wealth, and commerce of the inhabitants. The... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 2:10-11

Revelation 2:10-11. Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer Probably by means of the false Jews. Behold This intimates the nearness of the affliction; the devil Who sets all persecutors to work, and those more particularly who persecute the followers of Christ, to imprisonment, torture, and death; shall cast some of you Christians at Smyrna, where, in the first ages, the blood of many martyrs was shed; into prison, that ye may be tried Which God will permit, for the trial... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 2:8-11

Letter to Smyrna (2:8-11)Poor materially, but rich spiritually, the Christians in Smyrna were also severely persecuted. The persecution came mainly from the Jews, who thus showed that they were not God’s people, but Satan’s (8-9). But worse is to come, for the Roman authorities are going to launch a fresh attack on the Christians. Many will be imprisoned and some martyred, but this fierce attack will last only a limited period. Their Saviour, the eternal one who has himself conquered death (see... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 2:8

Smyrna. About fifty miles north-west of Ephesus. A great centre now of Levantine trade. First . . . Last. See Revelation 1:17 . was = became. dead. App-139 . is alive = lived (again). See App-170 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 2:9

works, and. The texts omit. poverty. See App-127 . Jews. Only here, and Revelation 3:9 in Rev. the = a. synagogue. App-120 . Satan. See App-19 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 2:10

none of = not. App-105 . shalt = art about to. behold. App-133 . devil . See Revelation 12:9 . shall = is about to. that = in order that. Gr . hina. tried = tested. Compare Matthew 10:22 ; Matthew 24:9 , Matthew 24:10 ; &c. days. Not "periods". Compare Genesis 7:4 , Genesis 7:10 . Numbers 14:33 ; &c. be = become. faithful. App-150 . unto = until. Greek. achri. death. See Revelation 12:11 . a = the. crown. Greek. Stephanos. See 1 Peter 5:4 . read more

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 2:8

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 2:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 2:10

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 2:11

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 2:8-9

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 2:10-11

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 2:8-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 2:8

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 2:9

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 2:10

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