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How is Smyrna related to Jesus' birth? Which apostle started the city's church? Why did God correct them in Revelation?
SMYRNA smûr’ nə (Σμύρνα, myrrh). Smyrna is situated at the head of the gulf into which the Hermus flows, a well-protected harbor, and the natural outlet to the sea for the major trade route which runs inland along the Hermus valley.
Smyrna early became a Christian city, for there was one of the Seven Churches of the Book of Revelation (2:8-11). There Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna, was martyred, though without the sanction of the Roman government.
Smyrna is Ionic Greek for myrrh, a fragrant perfume used in burial. Many believe this church represents the martyrs of all time and the sweet smelling fragrance of their devotion until death (cf. 2 Cor. 4:14-16).
The only place the Bible mentions the Church at Smyrna is in Jesus’ letters to the churches: “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich!
Smyrna: The Suffering Church Revelation 2:8–11. Smyrna was named for the word myrrh, an aromatic gum resin that is bitter to the taste but sweet to the smell. It was used to embalm the dead in the first century (Jn. 19:39).
Revelation 2:8-11. New International Version. To the Church in Smyrna. 8 “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich!
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Smyrna. (myrrh), a city of Asia Minor, situated on the AEgean Sea, 40 miles north of Ephesus. Allusion is made to it in (Revelation 2:8-11) It was founded by Alexander the Great, and was situated twenty shades (2 1/2 miles) from the city of the same name, which after a long series of wars with the Lydians had been finally taken and sacked by ...
Smyrna is only 1 of 2 approved Churches in Christ's letters to the seven churches! Explore an in depth Smyrna bible study on Revelation 2:8-11 with pictures!