Revelation 2:10

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

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.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the Adversary is going to have some of you thrown in prison, in order to put you to the test; and you will face an ordeal for ten days. Remain faithful, even to the point of death; and I will give you life as your crown.

Berean Standard Bible:

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

American Standard Version:

Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer: behold, the devil is about to 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 the crown of life.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

Fear^{G5399} none^{G3367} of those things which^{G3739} thou shalt^{G3195} suffer^{G3958}: behold^{G2400}, the devil^{G1228} shall^{G3195} cast^{G906} some of^{G1537} you^{G5216} into^{G1519} prison^{G5438}, that^{G2443} ye may be tried^{G3985}; and^{G2532} ye shall have^{G2192} tribulation^{G2347} ten^{G1176} days^{G2250}: be thou^{G1096} faithful^{G4103} unto^{G891} death^{G2288}, and^{G2532} I will give^{G1325} thee^{G4671} a crown^{G4735} of life^{G2222}.

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Commentary for Revelation 2:10

Revelation 2:10 is a verse from the New Testament of the Christian Bible, specifically from the Book of Revelation, which is attributed to John the Apostle. This book is apocalyptic literature, characterized by symbolic imagery and visions, and is traditionally understood to be a prophetic revelation of the end times. The verse is part of a message to the church in Smyrna, one of the seven churches in Asia Minor addressed in the opening chapters of Revelation.

In the historical context, the church in Smyrna was experiencing persecution, likely from both the local Jewish community and the Roman authorities. The city was known for its prosperity and loyalty to the Roman Empire, and Christians there faced significant pressure to conform to imperial cult worship. The message in Revelation 2:10 encourages the believers to remain steadfast in their faith despite the impending sufferings, which includes imprisonment and tribulation.

The themes of the verse include endurance, faithfulness, and divine reward. The phrase "Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer" exhorts believers not to be afraid of the persecution they will face. The mention of the devil casting some into prison suggests a spiritual battle behind the earthly persecution, emphasizing the cosmic significance of their trials. The "tribulation ten days" could be interpreted literally as a short period of intense persecution or symbolically as a complete yet limited time of testing.

The call to be "faithful unto death" is a stark reminder of the potential ultimate cost of discipleship. The promise that follows, "I will give thee a crown of life," reassures believers of eternal life and divine honor for those who remain faithful despite the severest trials. This "crown of life" is a symbol of victory and eternal reward, contrasting with the temporal nature of earthly suffering.

In summary, Revelation 2:10 addresses the persecuted church in Smyrna, urging its members to maintain their faith in the face of imprisonment, trial, and even death. The verse promises spiritual triumph and eternal life as a reward for faithfulness, setting the temporal sufferings in the context of a larger, eternal perspective.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: G5399
   There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: φοβέω
   Transliteration: phobéō
   Pronunciation: fob-eh'-o
   Description: from φόβος; to frighten, i.e. (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. revere:--be (+ sore) afraid, fear (exceedingly), reverence.
   
2. Strong's Number: G3367
   There are 88 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μηδείς
   Transliteration: mēdeís
   Pronunciation: may-den'
   Description: from μή and εἷς; not even one (man, woman, thing):--any (man, thing), no (man), none, not (at all, any man, a whit), nothing, + without delay.
   
3. Strong's Number: G3739
   There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ὅς
   Transliteration: hós
   Pronunciation: ho
   Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ.
   
4. Strong's Number: G3195
   There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: μέλλω
   Transliteration: méllō
   Pronunciation: mel'-lo
   Description: a strengthened form of μέλω (through the idea of expectation); to intend, i.e. be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probability, possibility, or hesitation):--about, after that, be (almost), (that which is, things, + which was for) to come, intend, was to (be), mean, mind, be at the point, (be) ready, + return, shall (begin), (which, that) should (after, afterwards, hereafter) tarry, which was for, will, would, be yet.
   
5. Strong's Number: G3958
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: πάσχω
   Transliteration: páschō
   Pronunciation: pen'-tho
   Description: apparently a primary verb; to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful):--feel, passion, suffer, vex.
   
6. Strong's Number: G2400
   There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἰδού
   Transliteration: idoú
   Pronunciation: id-oo'
   Description: second person singular imperative middle voice of εἴδω; used as imperative lo!; --behold, lo, see.
   
7. Strong's Number: G1228
   There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: διάβολος
   Transliteration: diábolos
   Pronunciation: dee-ab'-ol-os
   Description: from διαβάλλω; a traducer; specially, Satan (compare שָׂטָן):--false accuser, devil, slanderer.
   
8. Strong's Number: G906
   There are 107 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: βάλλω
   Transliteration: bállō
   Pronunciation: bal'-lo
   Description: a primary verb; to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense):--arise, cast (out), X dung, lay, lie, pour, put (up), send, strike, throw (down), thrust. Compare ῥίπτω.
   
9. Strong's Number: G1537
   There are 761 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: ἐκ
   Transliteration: ek
   Pronunciation: ex
   Description: a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote):--after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, …ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
   
10. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
    
11. Strong's Number: G1519
    There are 1513 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: εἰς
    Transliteration: eis
    Pronunciation: ice
    Description: a primary preposition; to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases:--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with. Often used in composition with the same general import, but only with verbs (etc.) expressing motion (literally or figuratively).
    
12. Strong's Number: G5438
    There are 45 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: φυλακή
    Transliteration: phylakḗ
    Pronunciation: foo-lak-ay'
    Description: from φυλάσσω; a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or night), literally or figuratively:--cage, hold, (im-)prison(-ment), ward, watch.
    
13. Strong's Number: G2443
    There are 535 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἵνα
    Transliteration: hína
    Pronunciation: hin'-ah
    Description: probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea; compare ὁ); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result):--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare ἵνα μή.
    
14. Strong's Number: G3985
    There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πειράζω
    Transliteration: peirázō
    Pronunciation: pi-rad'-zo
    Description: from πεῖρα; to test (objectively), i.e. endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline:--assay, examine, go about, prove, tempt(-er), try.
    
15. Strong's Number: G2532
    There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καί
    Transliteration: kaí
    Pronunciation: kahee
    Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
    
16. Strong's Number: G2192
    There are 628 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἔχω
    Transliteration: échō
    Pronunciation: skheh'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or condition):--be (able, X hold, possessed with), accompany, + begin to amend, can(+ -not), X conceive, count, diseased, do + eat, + enjoy, + fear, following, have, hold, keep, + lack, + go to law, lie, + must needs, + of necessity, + need, next, + recover, + reign, + rest, + return, X sick, take for, + tremble, + uncircumcised, use.
    
17. Strong's Number: G2347
    There are 43 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θλῖψις
    Transliteration: thlîpsis
    Pronunciation: thlip'-sis
    Description: from θλίβω; pressure (literally or figuratively):--afflicted(-tion), anguish, burdened, persecution, tribulation, trouble.
    
18. Strong's Number: G1176
    There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δέκα
    Transliteration: déka
    Pronunciation: dek'-ah
    Description: a primary number; ten:--(eight-)een, ten.
    
19. Strong's Number: G2250
    There are 366 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἡμέρα
    Transliteration: hēméra
    Pronunciation: hay-mer'-ah
    Description: feminine (with ὥρα implied) of a derivative of (to sit; akin to the base of ἑδραῖος) meaning tame, i.e. gentle; day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context):--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
    
20. Strong's Number: G1096
    There are 636 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: γίνομαι
    Transliteration: gínomai
    Pronunciation: ghin'-om-ahee
    Description: a prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e. (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.):--arise, be assembled, be(-come, -fall, -have self), be brought (to pass), (be) come (to pass), continue, be divided, draw, be ended, fall, be finished, follow, be found, be fulfilled, + God forbid, grow, happen, have, be kept, be made, be married, be ordained to be, partake, pass, be performed, be published, require, seem, be showed, X soon as it was, sound, be taken, be turned, use, wax, will, would, be wrought.
    
21. Strong's Number: G4103
    There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: πιστός
    Transliteration: pistós
    Pronunciation: pis-tos'
    Description: from πείθω; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful:--believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true.
    
22. Strong's Number: G891
    There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἄχρι
    Transliteration: áchri
    Pronunciation: akh'-rece
    Description: akin to ἄκρον (through the idea of a terminus); (of time) until or (of place) up to:--as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while. Compare μέχρι.
    
23. Strong's Number: G2288
    There are 106 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: θάνατος
    Transliteration: thánatos
    Pronunciation: than'-at-os
    Description: from θνήσκω; (properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively):--X deadly, (be…) death.
    
24. Strong's Number: G1325
    There are 377 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: δίδωμι
    Transliteration: dídōmi
    Pronunciation: did'-o-mee
    Description: a prolonged form of a primary verb (which is used as an alternative in most of the tenses); to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection):--adventure, bestow, bring forth, commit, deliver (up), give, grant, hinder, make, minister, number, offer, have power, put, receive, set, shew, smite (+ with the hand), strike (+ with the palm of the hand), suffer, take, utter, yield.
    
25. Strong's Number: G4671
    There are 204 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: σοί
    Transliteration: soí
    Pronunciation: soy
    Description: dative case of σύ; to thee:--thee, thine own, thou, thy.
    
26. Strong's Number: G4735
    There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: στέφανος
    Transliteration: stéphanos
    Pronunciation: stef'-an-os
    Description: from an apparently primary (to twine or wreathe); a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fillet, διάδημα), literally or figuratively:--crown.
    
27. Strong's Number: G2222
    There are 126 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ζωή
    Transliteration: zōḗ
    Pronunciation: dzo-ay'
    Description: from ζάω; life (literally or figuratively):--life(-time). Compare ψυχή.