Faithful Until Death
After persevering through persecution, the ever-faithful church at Smyrna is promised even more tribulation, but also great rewards to overcomers . Smyrna was a seaport renowned for its beauty, and it prospered from its seaborne commerce. Unfortunately for the church, the imperial cult was well-established in the city. The origin of the congregation is unknown, and the book of Revelation is the only New Testament document that mentions the city .