8And to the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write: These things says the first and the last, who became dead, and lived:


In Context

5 Remember therefore whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works: but if not, I am coming to thee, and I will remove thy lamp out of its place, except thou shalt repent.

6 But this thou hast, that thou hatest the works of the Nicolaitanes, which I also hate.

7 He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. To him that overcomes, I will give to him to eat of the tree of life which is in the paradise of God.

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

9 I know thy tribulation and thy poverty; but thou art rich; and the railing of those who say that they themselves are Jews, and are not, but a synagogue of Satan.

10 Fear nothing of what thou art about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give to thee the crown of life.

Revelation 2:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:8"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.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These things saith the first and the last, who was dead, and lived again :

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And to the angel of the church of Smyrna write: These things saith the First and the Last, who was dead, and is alive:

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and lived again:

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:8And to the angel of the church in Smyrna, write; These things saith the first and the last, who was dead, and is alive;

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:8|To the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write: |The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life says these things:

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:8'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;

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things said the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;