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Smyrna

One of the 7 churches of Revelation — praised for faithfulness under persecution

Asia Minor

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Modern Izmir, Turkey. The ancient marketplace has been dug up, and multiple Greek and Roman writers described the city.

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An ancient city on the Aegean coast (modern Izmir, Turkey). Jesus told the church here 'Do not fear what you are about to suffer' and promised the 'crown of life.' It's one of only two churches (with Philadelphia) that received no criticism in Revelation.

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Revelation

Four Letters Nobody Wanted to Open

Smyrna is the recipient of the second letter, a church Jesus describes as materially poor and slandered yet spiritually rich — receiving no rebuke, only honest warning and encouragement.

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