Revelation 2:9

I know your tribulations, and your poverty, but you are rich; and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are Jews, and they are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

8And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write; The first and the last, who was dead, and is alive, says these things:

10Fear not those things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.

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Cross References

Matthew 4:10If having fallen down thou mayest worship me: then Jesus says to him, Get behind me, Satan; for it has been written; Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve.

Luke 6:20And He lifting up His eyes to His disciples, said, Blessed are ye poor: because the kingdom of God is yours.

Luke 22:65And blaspheming, they continued to speak many other things against Him.

Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and it behooves them through many tribulations to enter into the kingdom of God.

Romans 2:17But if you are denominated a Jew, and rest in the law, and boast in God,

Romans 5:3And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance;

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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