The Complete Sayings of Jesus

XCVII. To the Church in Smyrna—"be Thou Faithful unto Death"

Christian Scripture trans. Arthur Hinds (compiler; King James Version basis) • c. 1st century CE texts; compiled 1927 CE

Chapters

Front Matter

1. Title Page

2. Reminder by the Publisher

3. The Compiler's Purpose

4. Introduction by Norman Vincent Peale

Birth and Preparation

1. I. Lineage of Jesus—born in Bethlehem

2. II. The Escape from Herod—again in Galilee at Nazareth

3. III. The Boy Jesus: at Twelve, Visits Jerusalem—tarries Behind—talks in Temple with the Doctors—speaks to His Mother His First Recorded Words

4. IV. Jesus at Thirty—baptized by John

5. V. Christ's Long Fast in the Wilderness—satan's Futile Wiles

6. VI. John Answers the Priests—"behold the Lamb of God"—jesus Hails Andrew, Simon, Philip, and Nathanael

1–10 11–20 21–21

7. VII. Jesus' Mother and the Water Changed to Wine—he Drives the Moneymakers from the Temple—temple of the Body

8. VIII. Nighttime Visit of Nicodemus—christ Enlightens Him

9. IX. John Extols Jesus—the Woman at the Well—"one Soweth, and Another Reapeth"

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–31

10. X. Christ in Cana Cures Nobleman's Son at Capernaum

11. XI. At the Pool: the Impotent Man Cured—sabbath Healing Justified—jesus' Sonship Set Forth—"search the Scriptures"

1–10 11–20 21–28

12. XII. Christ Reads in Synagogue at Nazareth—eludes Angry Hearers—begins to Preach Repentance

13. XIII. By the Sea—christ Chooses the Four—the Cure in the Synagogue—solitary Prayer—in "the Next Towns" Round About Galilee

Ministry and Teaching

1. XIV. The Sermon on the Mount: the Beatitudes, Admonitions, Precepts

1–10 11–20 21–28

2. XV. The Sermon on the Mount (continued): Almsgiving, the Lord's Prayer, Forgiving, Treasures, God or Mammon, Sufficient unto the Day

3. XVI. The Sermon on the Mount (concluded): Judge Not, Pearls Before Swine, Prayer, the Golden Rule, the Strait Gate, "I Never Knew You," Rock Foundation

4. XVII. A Leper Cleansed—the Draught of Fish—palsied Man Cured

1–10 11–20 21–25

5. XVIII. Matthew (levi) Called—his Banquet—the Whole Need Not a Physician—john's Disciples Fast: Christ's Fast Not—two Parables: Old Garment, New Wine

6. XIX. In the Cornfield on the Sabbath—"the Sabbath Was Made for Man"—the Withered Hand—the Pharisees Conspire—the Twelve Ordained—parables

1–10 11–20 21–26

7. XX. The Twelve by Name—the Sermon in the Plain: Benisons and Admonitions, Precepts, the Golden Rule Again), Judge Not, Give

1–10 11–20

8. XXI. The Sermon in the Plain (concluded)—more Parables—"why Call Ye Me, Lord, Lord?"—rock Foundation

9. XXII. The Centurion's Servant Healed—the Widow's Son Restored

10. XXIII. John, from Prison, Sends Messengers—jesus Replies—extols John: a Sermon with Parables—"friend of Sinners"

11. XXIV. Woe unto Chorazin, Bethsaida, Capernaum—"come unto Me... My Yoke Is Easy"

12. XXV. The Woman with the Alabaster Box of Ointment, and Simon the Pharisee: Parable of the Two Debtors

1–10 11–18

13. XXVI. The Man Blind, Mute, and Bedeviled—doubting Pharisees Admonished—parables—"every Idle Word"

14. XXVII. Doubters Seek a Sign—"a Greater Than Solomon Is Here"—parable: the Backslider

15. XXVIII. His Mother and Brethren Would Speak with Jesus—from Ship Talks to Hearers on the Shore: Three Parables on Seeds, One on the Candle

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–38

16. XXIX. Parables: the Mustard Seed, the Leaven, the Merchantman, the Net—parable of the Tares Explained—the Tempest Quelled

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–34

17. XXX. The Madman and the Swine

18. XXXI. Jairus’ Daughter Healed—the Woman Who Had Spent Her All on Physicians—the Two Blind Men

1–10 11–20 21–28

19. XXXII. Home Again: a Prophet Without Honor—mission of the Twelve: Instructions, Admonitions, Sparrows, Hairs Numbered—they Set Out

1–10 11–20 21–26

20. XXXIII. Herod the Tetrarch Desires to See Christ—christ Withdraws

21. XXXIV. Five Loaves and Two Fishes Suffice Five Thousand Persons

22. XXXV. Jesus Would Not Be Made King—walks on the Sea—doubting Peter's Adventure—jesus Exalts Faith

23. XXXVI. "I Am the Bread of Life"—in the Synagogue: to the People, to the Disciples, to the Twelve: "one of You Is a Devil"—many Disciples Fall Away

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–32

24. XXXVII. Pharisees Querulous—tradition of the Elders: Unwashen Hands—washing of Pots Not the Whole of Godliness—blind Leaders of the Blind

25. XXXVIII. Syrophenician's Daughter Healed—a Deaf Mute Hears and Talks

26. XXXIX. Seven Loaves, a Few Fishes—test of Faith—leaven of the Pharisees—the Bethsaidan's Sight Restored

1–10 11–20 21–30

27. XL. Christ Discloses His Sonship—advances Peter—foretells His Own Fate—"what Shall It Profit a Man"

1–10 11–20

28. XLI. Jesus Transfigured—moses and Elias Appear—a Lunatic Cured: "help Thou Mine Unbelief"

1–10 11–20 21–29

29. XLII. Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection—exhorts to Humility—tribute: the Fish and the Coin

30. XLIII. John Answered: "forbid Him Not"—salt—"have Peace with One Another"

31. XLIV. "except Ye Become as Little Children"—humility and Forgiveness—parables: the Ninety and Nine, the Wicked Servant—"where Two or Three Are Gathered Together"

32. XLV. At the Feast of the Tabernacle—opinions Divided

1–10 11–20 21–30

33. XLVI. A Woman's Accusers Shamed—christ Confutes the Jews—"i Am the Light of the World"—"the Truth Shall Make You Free"—"i Seek Not Mine Own Glory"—"before Abraham Was, I Am"—he Eludes the Mob

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–40 41–46

34. XLVII. Jesus Heals Man Born Blind—the Jews Crossexamine the Man—again: "I Am the Light of the World"—parable: "I Am the Door. I Am the Good Shepherd"—winter Feast of the Dedication—again He Eludes the Jews

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–40 41–49

35. XLVIII. James and John Rebuked—"hath Not Where to Lay His Head"—the Seventy Sent Two and Two: Return Rejoicing—explicit Instructions—a Prayer

1–10 11–20 21–29

36. XLIX. The Good Samaritan: a Lawyer Answered

37. L. "when Ye Pray, Say" (luke 11, 2)—parables and Precepts—"blessed Is the Womb That Bare Thee"—"a Greater Than Solomon Is Here"—jesus Dines with Pharisee: Chides Pharisees and Lawyers

1–10 11–20 21–30

38. LI. Sermon to the Innumerable Multitude: Precepts, Parables: the Sparrows, the Self-Centered Rich Man, the Ravens, the Lilies—"the Hairs of Your Head Are Numbered"—"let Your Lights Be Burning"

1–10 11–20 21–25

39. LII. Sermon Continued: "speakest Thou This Parable to All?"—"i Am Come to Send Fire"—the Face of the Sky—"unless Ye Repent"—the Fig Tree Spared

40. LIII. Sabbath Cure of Crippled Woman: Hypocrites Shamed—parables and Precepts: the Mustard Seed, Leaven

41. LIV. Journeying Toward Jerusalem—parable: the Shut Door—warned of Herod—"o Jerusalem, Jerusalem!"—martha and Mary

42. LV. Sabbath Healing of Dropsy—a Sermon in Parables: Humble Guest, Great Supper, Counting the Cost, the Warring King—excuse-Making—salt

1–10 11–20 21–22

43. LVI. Sermon in Parables (continued): the Ninety and Nine, the Lost Coin, the Prodigal Son

44. LVII. Sermon in Parables (continued): the Unjust Steward, the Rich Man and Lazarus—"ye Cannot Serve God and Mammon"

1–10 11–20

45. LVIII. Sermon in Parables (concluded): Offences, Forgiveness, Faith, Master and Servant, Martha, Mary, Lazarus: "lazarus, Come Forth"—"i Am the Resurrection"—jews Take Counsel to Kill Jesus

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–40 41–43

Journey to Jerusalem

1. LIX. One Grateful Samaritan Among Ten Lepers Healed—"the Kingdom of God Is Within You"—"the Son of Man Must Suffer"—"remember Lot's Wife"—parable: the Unjust Judge Wavers—"shall the Son of Man Find Faith on the Earth?"

1–10 11–20 21–23

2. LX. Parable: Presumptuous Pharisee, Penitent Publican—"suffer Little Children"—the Poor Rich Young Ruler—parable: the Vineyard-Men's Wages

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–36

3. LXI. Divorce Denounced: Jesus Answers Pharisees

4. LXII. Jesus Tells of Imminent Betrayal, Death, Resurrection—the Mother of James and John Voices Their Ambition—"the Chiefest Shall Be Servant"

5. LXIII. Sight Restored to Two Blind Beggars—parable: the Nobleman, the Servants, and the Money (pounds)

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–33

6. LXIV. Faring Toward Jerusalem Amidst Hosannas—jesus Weeps Foretelling Jerusalem's Fate

1–10 11–18

7. LXV. The Fig Tree Withered—faith Exalted—prayer with Faith Extolled

8. LXVI. Christ's Authority Challenged—parables: the Sons Who Were of Two Minds; the Lord of the Vineyard, His Son, and the Murderous Husbandmen

1–10 11–20 21–25

9. LXVII. Parable: the King's Guests for His Son's Wedding—futile Wiles: Cesar's Tribute, the Seven Brothers' Widow

1–10 11–20 21–24

10. LXVIII. The First Great Commandment: and the Second—"whose Son Is Christ?"—widow's Mite

11. LXIX. "woe unto You, Scribes and Pharisees!"—hypocrisy and Cant Condemned—"o Jerusalem, Jerusalem!"—"blessed Is He That Cometh in the Name of the Lord"

12. LXX. Greeks Desire to See Jesus—he Foresees His Death: "now Is My Soul Troubled"—faith Exalted, Prayer Extolled—"i Am Come a Light Into the World.... to Save the World"

1–10 11–20 21–21

13. LXXI. The Temple Doomed—nation to Rise Against Nation—"i Will Give You Wisdom"—"in Your Patience Possess Ye Your Souls"—the Son of Man Coming with Power

1–10 11–20 21–23

14. LXXII. Parables: the Fig Tree in Leaf, Absent Householder and the House Servants, Virgins Wise and Virgins Foolish—"watch and Pray"

1–10 11–20 21–23

15. LXXIII. Parable: the Master, the Servants, the Money (talents)—on the Last Judgment: "when the Son of Man Shall Come"

16. LXXIV. Jesus Sups in Bethany: Martha Serves, Mary's Devotion, Judas’ Duplicity, Jesus Lauds Mary's Homage—chief Priests Astir

17. LXXV. Conspiracy at the High Priest's Palace—judas Hired—the Passover Supper—christ's Humility: He Washes the Feet of the Twelve

1–10 11–20 21–27

Passion and Resurrection

1. LXXVI. Christ Institutes His Holy Supper—judas the Betrayer—peter's Three Denials Predicted—"yet a Little While I Am with You: Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled"—many Mansions

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–40 41–50 51–51

2. LXXVII. Saying "I Go unto My Father," Christ Exalts Peace, Good Will, Love—"i Am the Way, the Truth, the Life"—reassures the Apostles—the Comforter: "peace I Leave with You"

3. LXXVIII. "I Am the True Vine"—relationship in Love—"when the Comforter Is Come"—"greater Love Hath No Man Than This..."

4. LXXIX. The Comforter, the Spirit of Truth: "be of Good Cheer, I Have Overcome the World"—"your Sorrow Shall Be Turned to Joy"—christ to Depart This Life

5. LXXX. Christ Prays for Aid—"i Have Finished the Work"—prays for the Apostles Also, and Their Work—prays for All Believers

6. LXXXI. Christ Again Foretells Peter's Three Denials—in Gethsemane Prays While Apostles Sleep—the Spirit Willing, the Flesh Weak —judas and Crowd with Weapons Find Jesus

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–35

7. LXXXII. The Betrayal: Judas’ Kiss—peter Militant—christ Hailed to Court—an Officer Strikes Jesus Though Bound—"all the Disciples Forsook Him"

1–10 11–20 21–22

8. LXXXIII. Christ's Trial Continued—false Witness—peter Thrice Denies Christ—morning: Further Questioning—judas a Suicide

1–10 11–20 21–26

9. LXXXIV. Christ Haled Before Pilate: Pilate's Dilemma—"crucify Him"—pilate Vacillates: Sends Jesus to Herod, Who Sends Him Back—jesus Scourged—pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–38

10. LXXXV. Christ Crowned with Thorns, Robed in Scarlet—mocked—"in a Green Tree, in the Dry?"—the Crucifixion—"father, Forgive Them"—pilate Writes the Title

11. LXXXVI. Casting Lots for the Savior's Clothes—the Penitent Thief Rewarded—christ's Filial Farewell to His Mother—"it Is Finished"

1–10 11–20 21–23

12. LXXXVII. Pilate Gives Christ's Body to the Arimathean—laid in Joseph's New Tomb—the Galilean Women Watching—the Priests Set a Watch

13. LXXXVIII. After the Resurrection: the Devoted Marys—christ in Person: "all Hail"—talks with Mary Magdalene

14. LXXXIX. After the Resurrection (continued): Christ in Person: with the Two Men; with the Eleven—doubting Thomas

1–10 11–20 21–28

15. XC. After the Resurrection (continued): Jesus in Person: on the Shore—the Great Catch of Fish—peter—that Other Loved One

1–10 11–20 21–30

16. XCI. After the Resurrection (continued): Christ in Person: His Last Talk with the Eleven—"go Ye and Preach the Gospel to Every Creature"—the Ascension

Acts Witness

1. XCII. After the Resurrection (continued): Christ in Person: Apostles' Question Answered

2. XCII. Saul's Vision—ananias' Vision—saul's Conversion, Baptism

1–10 11–18

3. XCII. Simon Peter Remembers

4. XCIII. The Lord to Paul in a Vision

5. XCIII. Paul's Farewell to the Ephesians

Appendix: Paul's Witness

1. XCIV. Paul at Cesarea and Jerusalem

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–40

2. XCIV. Paul's Defence Before Agrippa

1–10 11–20 21–24

3. XCV. Jesus Christ as Alpha and Omega Directs John to Write to the Seven Churches in Asia

4. XCVI. To the Church of Ephesus—"i Will Give to Eat of the Tree of Life"

5. XCVII. To the Church in Smyrna—"be Thou Faithful unto Death"

6. XCVIII. To the Church in Pergamos—"repent, or Else I Will Come Quickly"

7. XCIX. To the Church in Thyatira—"i Will Give unto Every One of You According to His Works"

8. C. To the Church in Sardis—"be Watchful: I Will Come as a Thief"

9. CI. To the Church in Philadelphia—"i Have Set Before Thee an Open Door"

10. CII. To the Church of the Laodiceans—i Stand at the Door, and Knock

11. CIII. "john Seeth the Throne of God in Heaven"

1–10 11–20 21–30 31–40

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AND unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write;

These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive; I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty (but thou art rich); and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

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.