Revelation 2

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According to Revelation 2:8-9, how does Christ describe the Smyrnan church's outward circumstances, and what does He say is actually true of them despite those circumstances?

Christ says the slander against them was actually true and deservedThey are described as wealthy and comfortable, with no hardship of any kindThey are suffering affliction and poverty, and enduring slander from people wrongly claiming Jewish identity, yet Christ says they are actually richChrist says their poverty proves they had fallen away from genuine faith