Revelation 2:10

Revelation 2:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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 unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
• New International Version (NIV)Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.
• English Standard Version (ESV)Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Do 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. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Context of Revelation 2:10

8“To the messenger of the church in Smyrna, write: The first and the last, who was dead and became alive, says: 9I know how you are suffering, how poor you are—but you are rich. I also know that those who claim to be Jews slander you. They are the synagogue of Satan. Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. Your suffering will go on for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11Let the person who has ears listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. Everyone who wins the victory will never be hurt by the second death. 12“To the messenger of the church in Pergamum, write: The one who holds the sharp two-edged sword says:

Revelation 2:10 word by word

μηδὲν φοβοῦ ἃ μέλλεις πάσχειν· ἰδοὺ μέλλει βάλλειν ὁ διάβολος ἐξ ὑμῶν εἰς φυλακὴν ἵνα πειρασθῆτε, καὶ ἕξετε θλῖψιν ἡμερῶν δέκα. γίνου πιστὸς ἄχρι θανάτου, καὶ δώσω σοι τὸν στέφανον τῆς ζωῆς.Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Fearφοβέωphobeō · to fearG5399
• noneμηδείςmēdeis mēdemia mēden · nothingG3367
• of those things whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• thou shaltμέλλωmellō · to ensueG3195
• sufferπάσχωpaschō pathō penthō · to sufferG3958
• beholdὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• the devilδιάβολοςdiabolos · devilish/the DevilG1228
• castβάλλωballō · to throw: throwG906
• ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• youσύsu · youG4771
• intoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• prisonφυλακήphulakē · prison/watch: prisonG5438
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• ye may be triedπειράζωpeirazō · to test/tempt: testG3985
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• ye shall haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• tribulationθλῖψιςthlipsis · pressureG2347
• tenδέκαdeka · tenG1176
• daysἡμέραhēmera · dayG2250
• be thouγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• faithfulπιστόςpistos · faithfulG4103
• untoἄχριachri achris · untilG891
• deathθάνατοςthanatos · deathG2288
• I will giveδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• a crownὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• a crownστέφανοςstephanos · crownG4735
• of lifeζωήzōē · lifeG2222

Cross-references for Revelation 2:10

• Matthew 10:22Everyone will hate you because you are committed to me. But the person who patiently endures to the end will be saved.
• Daniel 3:16Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego answered King Nebuchadnezzar, “We don’t need to answer your last question.
• Matthew 10:28Don’t be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell.
• Luke 12:4“My friends, I can guarantee that you don’t need to be afraid of those who kill the body. After that they can’t do anything more.
• Revelation 12:9The huge serpent was thrown down. That ancient snake, named Devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world, was thrown down to earth. Its angels were thrown down with it.
• Revelation 13:2The beast that I saw was like a leopard. Its feet were like bear’s feet. Its mouth was like a lion’s mouth. The serpent gave its power, kingdom, and far-reaching authority to the beast.
• Luke 21:12“Before all these things happen, people will arrest and persecute you. They will hand you over to their synagogues and put you into their prisons. They will drag you in front of kings and governors because of my name.
• John 13:2While supper was taking place, the devil had already put the idea of betraying Jesus into the mind of Judas, son of Simon Iscariot.
• Ephesians 2:2You followed the ways of this present world and its spiritual ruler. This ruler continues to work in people who refuse to obey God.
• Ephesians 6:12This is not a wrestling match against a human opponent. We are wrestling with rulers, authorities, the powers who govern this world of darkness, and spiritual forces that control evil in the heavenly world.
• 1 Peter 5:8Keep your mind clear, and be alert. Your opponent the devil is prowling around like a roaring lion as he looks for someone to devour.
• Revelation 2:9I know how you are suffering, how poor you are—but you are rich. I also know that those who claim to be Jews slander you. They are the synagogue of Satan.
• Habakkuk 2:3The vision will still happen at the appointed time. It hurries toward its goal. It won’t be a lie. If it’s delayed, wait for it. It will certainly happen. It won’t be late.
• 1 Peter 1:6You are extremely happy about these things, even though you have to suffer different kinds of trouble for a little while now.
• Revelation 12:11They won the victory over him because of the blood of the lamb and the word of their testimony. They didn’t love their life so much that they refused to give it up.
• Matthew 24:13But the person who endures to the end will be saved.

Commentaries on Revelation 2:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer - This may be addressed particularly to Polycarp, if he was at that time the bishop of this Church. He had much to suffer; and was at last burnt alive at Smyrna, about the year of our Lord 166. We have a very ancient account of his martyrdom, which has been translated by Cave, and is worthy of the reader's perusal. That account states that the Jews were particularly active in this martyrdom, and brought…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10Fear 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…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 8-11Verses 8-11 Our Lord Jesus is the First, for by him were all things made; he was before all things, with God, and is God himself. He is the Last, for he will be the Judge of all. As this First and Last, who was dead and is alive, is the believer's Brother and Friend, he must be rich in the deepest poverty, honourable amidst the lowest abasement, and happy under the heaviest tribulation, like the church of Smyrna. Many who are rich as to this world, are…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10John saw the devil as the source of human hostility against Christians. The period of their suffering would last ten days, symbolizing a limited time of persecution (see 1 Peter 1:6). If they remained faithful, their reward would be the crown of eternal life. even unto death: John’s student Polycarp became a martyr in Smyrna in the mid-100s AD.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. Fear none, &c.--the oldest manuscripts read, "Fear not those things," &c. "The Captain of our salvation never keeps back what those who faithfully witness for Him may have to bear for His name's sake; never entices recruits by the promise they shall find all things easy and pleasant there" [Trench]. devil--"the accuser." He acted, through Jewish accusers against Christ and His people. The conflict of the latter was not with mere flesh and blood, but…Read the comment

Topics related to Revelation 2:10

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Blessing
• Crown
• Decision
• Faithfulness
• Heart
• Persecution
• Perseverance
• Prophecy
• Reward
• Righteous
• Satan

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Commentaries on Revelation 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings