Revelation 2:8-11 ”The Church of Smyrna”

We are not told of the origins of the Church at Smyrna.  But Jesus reveals some sobering truths to this ancient congregation.   This is one of the 2 churches in Revelation that Jesus has no negative remarks for.   They were impoverished by worldly standards, but they were rich in God's estimation.  Although the threat of imprisonment and martyrdom was a reality, there was another reality.   For those overcomers, they are promised they would not be hurt by the "second death".   He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says unto the churches!