Revelation 2:8

And vnto the Angel of the Church in Smyrna, write, These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is aliue,
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life, says this:
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These things saith the first and the last, who was dead, and lived `again':
- American Standard Version (1901)

And to the angel of the church in Smyrna say: These things says the first and the last, who was dead and is living:
- Basic English Bible

And to the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write: These things says the first and the last, who became dead, and lived:
- Darby Bible

And to the angel of the church in Smyrna, write; These things saith the first and the last, who was dead, and is alive;
- Webster's Bible

To the minister of the Church at Smyrna write as follows: `This is what the First and the Last says--He who died and has returned to life.
- Weymouth Bible

To the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life says these things:
- World English Bible

And to the aungel of the chirche of Smyrma write thou, These thingis seith the firste and the laste, that was deed, and lyueth.
- Wycliffe Bible

`And to the messenger of the assembly of the Smyrneans write: These things saith the First and the Last, who did become dead and did live;
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for Revelation 2:8

2:8 These things saith the first and the last, who was dead and is alive - How directly does this description tend to confirm him against the fear of death! verses 10, 11. #Rev 2:10|,11 Even with the comfort wherewith St. John himself was comforted, #Rev 1:17|,18, shall the angel of this church be comforted.