Revelation 2:9

I know the troubles you are going through, and how poor you are (but you are rich), and the abuse from those who say they are Jews but are not, but belong to Satan's synagogue.

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In The King James Version

I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

In Context

8Write this to the angel of the Smyrna church: This is what the first and last says, the one who was dead and came back to life:

10Don't be afraid about what you are going to suffer. Yes, the devil will throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Just remain faithful, even if it means death, and I will give you the crown of life!

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Cross References

Matthew 4:10“Go away, Satan!” said Jesus. “As Scripture says, ‘You shall worship the Lord your God and serve him, and him alone.’”

Luke 6:20Looking at his disciples, Jesus told them,

Luke 22:65and shouted many other insults at him.

Acts 14:22They encouraged the believers to remain firm and to continue to trust in Jesus. “We have to go through many trials to enter God's kingdom,” they said.

Romans 2:17What about you who call yourself a Jew? You rely on the written law and boast about having a special relationship to God.

Romans 5:3Not only this—we also remain confident when problems come, because we know that experiencing problems develops spiritual stamina.

Matthew Henry on Revelation 2:9-12

The Church in Smyrna. ( a. d. 95.) 8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; 9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. 10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful… Read the whole commentary →

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