“Do not fear any of those things which you are about to suffer. Indeed, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
· Jesus wanted them to know that some would face prison and even death. Jesus said it would happen to prepare them. They were imprisoned for refusing to worship the Emperor as God. History tells us that Jews reported Christians to the Roman authorities as being criminals of Rome.
· I will give you the crown of life – this is not the same as the gift of eternal life that all born again believers receive by faith. This is a special reward specifically for enduring persecution that results in enabling one to experience more of God’s glory (2 Cor. 4:16-18).
Deuteronomy 4:30 When you are in distress, and all these things come upon you in the latter days, when you turn to the LORD your God and obey His voice…
Psalm 31:23 …For the LORD preserves the faithful, and fully repays the proud person.
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