Revelation 2:10

Devil] Persecution is prompted by the devil: cp. Revelation 12:17; Revelation 13:4; 1 Peter 5:8. Prison] i.e, as a prelude to execution. Tried] cp. James 1:3; James 1:12; 1 Peter 1:7; 1 Peter 4:12. Ten days] not lit.; the persecution would be short and sharp. Faithful] Ramsay suggests that here, as in each letter, St, John refers to the local history of the city, Smyrna was honoured for its faithfulness to Rome, Cicero calling it 'the most faithful of our allies,' It was also proud of its 'Crown,' which was 'the garland of splendid buildings encircling the rounded hill Pagos.' A crown] RV 'the crown,' i.e. eternal life will crown your victorious death.