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The one who is victorious will not be hurt at all by the second death. <a href="/nlt/revelation/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to the Spirit and understand what he is saying to the churches. Whoever is victorious will not be harmed by the second death. <a href="/esv/revelation/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death.’ <a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who overcomes will not be harmed by the second death. <a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The one having an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one overcoming shall not be injured by the second death. <a href="/kjv/revelation/2.htm">King James Bible</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/2.htm">New King James Version</a> “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.” ’ <a href="/nasb_/revelation/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> The one who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.’ <a href="/nasb/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8216He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.&#8217 <a href="/nasb77/revelation/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> ‘He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.’ <a href="/lsb/revelation/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes will never be hurt by the second death.’ <a href="/amp/revelation/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He who has an ear, let him hear and heed what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes [the world through believing that Jesus is the Son of God] will not be hurt by the second death (the lake of fire).’ <a href="/csb/revelation/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Let anyone who has ears to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will never be harmed by the second death. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Anyone who has an ear should listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. The victor will never be harmed by the second death. <a href="/asv/revelation/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. <a href="/cev/revelation/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you have ears, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. Whoever wins the victory will not be hurt by the second death. <a href="/erv/revelation/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches. He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. <a href="/gwt/revelation/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Let the person who has ears listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. Everyone who wins the victory will never be hurt by the second death. <a href="/gnt/revelation/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> "If you have ears, then, listen to what the Spirit says to the churches! "Those who win the victory will not be hurt by the second death. <a href="/isv/revelation/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Let everyone listen to what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will never be hurt by the second death.'" <a href="/net/revelation/2.htm">NET Bible</a> The one who has an ear had better hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who conquers will in no way be harmed by the second death.' <a href="/nheb/revelation/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes won't be harmed by the second death. <a href="/wbt/revelation/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches; He that overcometh, shall not be hurt by the second death. <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "'Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. He who overcomes shall be in no way hurt by the Second Death.'<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/revelation/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one who overcomes will not be harmed by the second death. <a href="/web/revelation/2.htm">World English Bible</a> He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies. He who overcomes won’t be harmed by the second death. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> He who is having an ear—let him hear what the Spirit says to the assemblies: He who is overcoming may not be injured of the second death. <a href="/blb/revelation/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The one having an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The one overcoming shall not be injured by the second death. <a href="/ylt/revelation/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> He who is having an ear -- let him hear what the Spirit saith to the assemblies: He who is overcoming may not be injured of the second death. <a href="/slt/revelation/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He having ears, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches; He conquering should not be injured by the second death.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He, that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the churches: He that shall overcome, shall not be hurt by the second death. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Whoever has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the Churches. Whoever will prevail, he shall not be harmed by the second death. <a href="/nabre/revelation/2.htm">New American Bible</a> “ ‘ “Whoever has ears ought to hear what the Spirit says to the churches. The victor shall not be harmed by the second death.” ’ <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Let anyone who has an ear listen to what the Spirit is saying to the churches. Whoever conquers will not be harmed by the second death.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He who has ears, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches; He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “He who has an ear, let him hear what The Spirit says to the assemblies. 'Whoever overcomes will not be hurt by the second death.'”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He that overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Let the one having ears, hear what the Spirit says to the churches; The one conquering can never be hurt by the second death.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. He that overcometh shall receive no injury from the second death.<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he that hath an ear, let him hear what the spirit saith to the churches, he that overcometh, shall not be hurt by the second death." <a href="/wey/revelation/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "'Let all who have ears give heed to what the Spirit is saying to the Churches. He who overcomes shall be in no way hurt by the Second Death.' <a href="/worrell/revelation/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith to the assemblies. He that overcomes shall in nowise be hurt by the second death.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/revelation/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Let him, that hath an ear, hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. He, that overcometh, shall not be hurt by the second death.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/2-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=366" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/2.htm">To the Church in Smyrna</a> …10Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. 11<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">He who</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</a> <a href="/greek/3775.htm" title="3775: ous (N-ANS) -- (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear.">an ear,</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akousatō (V-AMA-3S) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">let him hear</a> <a href="/greek/5101.htm" title="5101: ti (IPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what.">what</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4151.htm" title="4151: Pneuma (N-NNS) -- Wind, breath, spirit. ">Spirit</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">says</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tais (Art-DFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to the</a> <a href="/greek/1577.htm" title="1577: ekklēsiais (N-DFP) -- From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation.">churches.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: HO (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">The one who</a> <a href="/greek/3528.htm" title="3528: nikōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue.">overcomes</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ou (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/91.htm" title="91: adikēthē (V-ASP-3S) -- To act unjustly towards, injure, harm. From adikos; to be unjust, i.e. do wrong.">will not be harmed</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ek (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1208.htm" title="1208: deuterou (Adj-GMS) -- Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second.">second</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death.</a> 12To the angel of the church in Pergamum write: These are the words of the One who holds the sharp, double-edged sword.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/5-24.htm">John 5:24</a> Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever hears My word and believes Him who sent Me has eternal life and will not come under judgment. Indeed, he has crossed over from death to life. <a href="/romans/8-1.htm">Romans 8:1</a> Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. <a href="/1_john/5-4.htm">1 John 5:4-5</a> because everyone born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world: our faith. / Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-54.htm">1 Corinthians 15:54-57</a> When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come to pass: “Death has been swallowed up in victory.” / “Where, O Death, is your victory? Where, O Death, is your sting?” / The sting of death is sin, and the power of sin is the law. ... <a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a> Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. <a href="/1_john/2-25.htm">1 John 2:25</a> And this is the promise that He Himself made to us: eternal life. <a href="/1_john/3-14.htm">1 John 3:14</a> We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love our brothers. The one who does not love remains in death. <a href="/1_john/4-4.htm">1 John 4:4</a> You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. <a href="/1_john/5-11.htm">1 John 5:11-13</a> And this is that testimony: God has given us eternal life, and this life is in His Son. / Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life. / I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life. <a href="/hebrews/2-14.htm">Hebrews 2:14-15</a> Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil, / and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of death. <a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">2 Timothy 1:10</a> And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel, <a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25-26</a> Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in Me will live, even though he dies. / And everyone who lives and believes in Me will never die. Do you believe this?” <a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a> For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-26.htm">1 Corinthians 15:26</a> The last enemy to be destroyed is death. <a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8</a> He will swallow up death forever. The Lord GOD will wipe away the tears from every face and remove the disgrace of His people from the whole earth. For the LORD has spoken.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He that has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit said to the churches; He that overcomes shall not be hurt of the second death.that hath.<a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Revelation 2:7</a> He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.<a href="/revelation/13-9.htm">Revelation 13:9</a> If any man have an ear, let him hear.the second.<a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6,14</a> Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years… <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm">Revelation 21:8</a> But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Conquers</a> <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Death</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/7-9.htm">Harmed</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/philemon/1-18.htm">Hurt</a> <a href="/galatians/4-12.htm">Injured</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Overcomes</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Overcometh</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Overcoming</a> <a href="/revelation/2-3.htm">Power</a> <a href="/jude/1-5.htm">Second</a> <a href="/revelation/2-7.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/jude/1-15.htm">Way</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/james/5-9.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Assemblies</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Churches</a> <a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">Conquers</a> <a href="/revelation/2-13.htm">Death</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Ears</a> <a href="/numbers/16-15.htm">Harmed</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/revelation/6-6.htm">Hurt</a> <a href="/exodus/21-19.htm">Injured</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Overcomes</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Overcometh</a> <a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">Overcoming</a> <a href="/revelation/2-26.htm">Power</a> <a href="/revelation/4-7.htm">Second</a> <a href="/revelation/2-17.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/revelation/2-14.htm">Way</a> <a href="/revelation/9-6.htm">Wise</a> <a href="/revelation/3-3.htm">Won't</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 2</div>1. <a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">What is commanded to be written to the angels, that is, the ministers of the churches of Ephesus,</a> 8. <a href="/revelation/2-8.htm">Smyrna,</a> 12. <a href="/revelation/2-12.htm">Pergamos,</a> 18. <a href="/revelation/2-18.htm">Thyatira, and what is commended and lacking in them.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>He who has an ear, let him hear This phrase is a call to attention and discernment, urging the listener to be spiritually receptive. It echoes Jesus' teachings in the Gospels, where He often used similar language to emphasize the importance of understanding His parables (e.g., <a href="/matthew/11-15.htm">Matthew 11:15</a>, <a href="/mark/4-9.htm">Mark 4:9</a>). It suggests that not everyone will comprehend the message, highlighting the need for spiritual insight granted by the Holy Spirit.what the Spirit says to the churches. The Spirit refers to the Holy Spirit, who communicates divine truth and guidance. The message is directed to the churches, indicating its relevance to the collective body of believers rather than just individuals. This underscores the communal aspect of faith and the importance of the church as the body of Christ. The plural "churches" suggests that the message, while specific to the church in Smyrna, has broader implications for all congregations.The one who overcomes This phrase refers to believers who remain faithful despite trials and persecution. Overcoming is a recurring theme in Revelation, symbolizing victory over sin, the world, and Satan. It aligns with the promises given to those who persevere in faith, as seen in other parts of Revelation (e.g., <a href="/revelation/3-21.htm">Revelation 3:21</a>). The concept of overcoming is rooted in the victory of Christ, who has overcome the world (<a href="/john/16-33.htm">John 16:33</a>).will not be harmed by the second death. The second death is a term used in Revelation to describe eternal separation from God, often associated with the lake of fire (<a href="/revelation/20-14.htm">Revelation 20:14, 21</a>:8). This promise assures believers of their eternal security and salvation, emphasizing the hope of resurrection and eternal life through Jesus Christ. It contrasts with the first death, which is physical, highlighting the spiritual and eternal consequences of the second death. This assurance is a source of comfort and motivation for believers facing persecution.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_spirit.htm">The Spirit</a> Refers to the Holy Spirit, who communicates God's message to the churches. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_churches.htm">The Churches</a> Specifically, the church in Smyrna, but also applicable to all churches as part of the seven churches in Asia Minor addressed in Revelation. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_victorious.htm">The Victorious</a> Believers who overcome trials and remain faithful to Christ. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_second_death.htm">The Second Death</a> A term used in Revelation to describe eternal separation from God, often associated with the final judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/l/listening_to_the_spirit.htm">Listening to the Spirit</a> Emphasize the importance of being attentive to the Holy Spirit's guidance in our lives, as He speaks truth and wisdom. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_faith.htm">Perseverance in Faith</a> Encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith, even amidst trials, as victory is promised to those who endure. <a href="/topical/u/understanding_eternal_consequences.htm">Understanding Eternal Consequences</a> Highlight the reality of the second death and the importance of securing one's eternal destiny through faith in Christ. <a href="/topical/v/victory_through_christ.htm">Victory through Christ</a> Remind believers that true victory is found in Jesus, who has overcome the world and offers eternal life to those who trust in Him.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 2</a> <a href="/q/is_the_holy_spirit_a_divine_seal.htm">Is the Holy Spirit a seal of divine promise?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_theme_of_the_second_death.htm">What is the theme of The Second Death?</a> <a href="/q/key_themes_in_revelation.htm">What are the key themes in the Book of Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/which_2_churches_are_in_revelation.htm">What are the two churches mentioned in Revelation?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) He that overcometh (or conquereth) shall not be hurt.--The words used are precise, and give certainty to the promise.The second death.--This phrase is a new one in Bible language. It is said that Jews were familiar with it through its use in the Chaldee Paraphrase. It clearly points to a death which is other than that of the body; it stands in contrast with the crown of life. The expressions of <a href="/revelation/20-14.htm" title="And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.">Revelation 20:14</a>; <a href="/revelation/21-8.htm" title="But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and fornicators, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.">Revelation 21:8</a>, exclude the idea that a cessation of conscious existence is intended. The life of the spirit is the knowledge of God (<a href="/john/17-3.htm" title="And this is life eternal, that they might know you the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.">John 17:3</a>); the death of the spirit, or the second death, is the decay or paralysis of the powers by which such a knowledge was possible, and the experience of the awfulness of a life which is "without God."<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - He that hath an ear (see on ver. 7). Shall not be hurt of the second death; more literally, shall in no wise be injured at the hands of the second death. The negative is the strongest form; the injury seems to be of the nature of a wrong, and the second death is regarded as the source of the wrong (οὐ μὴ ἀδικηθῇ ἐκ). In <a href="/revelation/20-6.htm">Revelation 20:6</a> "the second death" is almost personified, as here: "Over these the second death has no authority." The phrase is peculiar to this book (see <a href="/revelation/20-14.htm">Revelation 20:14</a> and Revelation 21:8, where it is defined to be "the lake of fire"). The corresponding phrase, "the first death," does not occur. The one is the death of the body, to which the faithful Smyrnaeans must submit; the other is the death of the soul, from which the crown of life secures them: though they die, yet shall they live, and shall in no wise die, forever (<a href="/john/11-25.htm">John 11:25, 26</a>). This second death, or death of the soul, is absolute exclusion from God, who is the Source of eternal life. The expression, "the second death," seems to be borrowed from Jewish theological phraseology. (On the repetition of the article, "the death, the second (death)," see note on ver. 13.) <a href="/commentaries/revelation/2-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He who Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. has ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. an ear, οὖς (ous) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3775.htm">Strong's 3775: </a> (a) the ear, (b) met: the faculty of perception. Apparently a primary word; the ear. let him hear ἀκουσάτω (akousatō) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. what τί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5101.htm">Strong's 5101: </a> Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. the τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Spirit Πνεῦμα (Pneuma) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4151.htm">Strong's 4151: </a> Wind, breath, spirit. says λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to the ταῖς (tais) Article - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. churches. ἐκκλησίαις (ekklēsiais) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1577.htm">Strong's 1577: </a> From a compound of ek and a derivative of kaleo; a calling out, i.e. a popular meeting, especially a religious congregation. The [one who] Ὁ (HO) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is victorious νικῶν (nikōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3528.htm">Strong's 3528: </a> To conquer, be victorious, overcome, prevail, subdue. From nike; to subdue. will not be harmed ἀδικηθῇ (adikēthē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_91.htm">Strong's 91: </a> To act unjustly towards, injure, harm. From adikos; to be unjust, i.e. do wrong. by ἐκ (ek) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. second δευτέρου (deuterou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1208.htm">Strong's 1208: </a> Second; with the article: in the second place, for the second time. As the compare of duo; second. death. θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. 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