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Thought For Today 22-Mar-2004
The Holy Bible King James version:
Revelation 2:8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;
My interpretation:
Revelation 2:8 To the star or angel of the church in Smyrna write this: Said God who is Alpha and Omega, who was crucified but lives for evermore.
The Holy Bible King James version:
Revelation 2:9 I know thy works, and tribulations, 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.
My interpretation:
Revelation 2:9 I know what you have done concerning your work for my kingdom. I know your troubles and your trials, and your poverty, "But you are rich" I also know the lies and blasphemy of the people that say they are Jews, but are lying, because they are deceivers from the synagogue of Satan.
The Holy Bible King James version:
Revelation 2:10 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 unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
My interpretation:
Revelation 2:10 Do not be afraid of the things that you as faithful believers of Christ will be forced to endure, the devil will find a way to put some of you in prison so that you can be tried for my sake. You will have to suffer 10 days: If you are faithful to me "God" until your death I will give you eternal life.
The Holy Bible King James version all together:
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulations, 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. 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.
My interpretation all together:
To the star or angel of the church in Smyrna write this: Said God who is Alpha and Omega, who was crucified but lives for evermore. I know what you have done concerning your work for my kingdom. I know your troubles and your trials, and your poverty, "But you are rich" I also know the lies and blasphemy of the people that say they are Jews, but are lying, because they are deceivers from the synagogue of Satan. Do not be afraid of the things that you as faithful believers of Christ will be forced to endure, the devil will find a way to put some of you in prison so that you can be tried for my sake. You will have to suffer 10 days: If you are faithful to me "God" until your death I will give you eternal life.
Tim V.