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"Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life. He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt at all by the second death."(Revelation 2.11)

Victor's Crown "Smyrna," was famous for its athletic games. A crown was the victory wreath for the champion at the games. (See the drawing of the victory wreath at right.) Those faithful under persecution will receive the victory wreath that is eternal life. Jesus never said that by being faithful to him we will avoid troubles, suffering, and persecution. Rather, we must be faithful to him "in" our sufferings. Only then will our faith prove to be genuine.

Angel of Death The promised reward is that Christians, "will not be hurt at all by the second death." "Second death." was a term used by the Rabbis for the death of the wicked in the next world. We need to keep our eyes on Christ and on what he promises us now and in the future. Christians will not be hurt at all by the second death.

"Victory Wreath."

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