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6 But this you have, that you hate the deeds of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.
7 a“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes I will give bto eat from cthe tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” ’  

The Persecuted Church

8 “And to the1 angel of the church in Smyrna write, ‘These things says athe First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life:  
9 “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are arich); and I know the blasphemy of bthose who say they are Jews and are not, cbut are a synagogue of Satan.  
10 aDo not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. bBe faithful until death, and I will give you cthe crown of life.  
11 a“He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by bthe second death.” ’  

The Compromising Church

12 “And to the1 angel of the church in Pergamos write, ‘These things says aHe who has the sharp two-edged sword:  
13 “I know your works, and where you dwell, where Satan’s throne is. And you hold fast to My name, and did not deny My faith even in the days in which Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was killed among you, where Satan dwells.
Verse Comparison: Revelation 2:8

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American Standard Version
And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These things saith the first and the last, who was dead, and lived `again':

Amplified® Bible
And to the angel (messenger) of the assembly (church) in Smyrna write: These are the words of the First and the Last, Who died and came to life again:

Contemporary English Version
This is what you must write to the angel of the church in Smyrna: I am the first and the last. I died, but now I am alive! Listen to what I say.

Darby English Version
And to the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write: These things says the first and the last, who became dead, and lived:

Good News Bible
"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: "This is the message from the one who is the first and the last, who died and lived again.

International Standard Version
"To the messenger of the church in Smyrna, write: 'The first and the last, who was dead and became alive, says this:

King James Version
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;

New American Standard Bible
"And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this:

New International Version
"To the angel of the church in Smyrna write:
These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again.

New King James Version
"And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write, 'These things says the First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life:

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who had died, and has come to life, says this:

Young's Literal Translation
`And to the messenger of the assembly of the Smyrneans write: These things saith the First and the Last, who did become dead and did live;

New English Translation
“To1 the angel of the church in Smyrna write the following:2 “This is the solemn pronouncement of3 the one who is the first and the last, the one who was dead, but4 came to life:


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