Revelation 2:10

Authorized King James Version

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.

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
μηδὲν
G3367
none
not even one (man, woman, thing)
#2
φοβοῦ
G5399
Fear
to frighten, i.e., (passively) to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e., revere
#3
ἃ
G3739
of those things which
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
#4
μέλλει
G3195
shall
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
#5
πάσχειν
G3958
suffer
to experience a sensation or impression (usually painful)
#6
ἰδού,
G2400
behold
used as imperative lo!
#7
μέλλει
G3195
shall
to intend, i.e., be about to be, do, or suffer something (of persons or things, especially events; in the sense of purpose, duty, necessity, probabili
#8
βάλειν
G906
cast
to throw (in various applications, more or less violent or intense)
#9
ἐξ
G1537
some of
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
#10
ὑμῶν
G5216
you
of (from or concerning) you
#11
ὁ
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#12
διάβολος
G1228
the devil
a traducer; specially, satan (compare h7854)
#13
εἰς
G1519
into
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
#14
φυλακὴν
G5438
prison
a guarding or (concretely, guard), the act, the person; figuratively, the place, the condition, or (specially), the time (as a division of day or nigh
#15
ἵνα
G2443
that
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
#16
πειρασθῆτε
G3985
ye may be tried
to test (objectively), i.e., endeavor, scrutinize, entice, discipline
#17
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#18
ἕξετε
G2192
ye shall have
to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote; such as possession; ability, contiuity, relation, or conditio
#19
θλῖψιν
G2347
tribulation
pressure (literally or figuratively)
#20
ἡμερῶν
G2250
days
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
#21
δέκα
G1176
ten
ten
#22
γίνου
G1096
be thou
to cause to be ("gen"-erate), i.e., (reflexively) to become (come into being), used with great latitude (literal, figurative, intensive, etc.)
#23
πιστὸς
G4103
faithful
objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful
#24
ἄχρι
G891
unto
(of time) until or (of place) up to
#25
θανάτου
G2288
death
(properly, an adjective used as a noun) death (literally or figuratively)
#26
καὶ
G2532
and
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
#27
δώσω
G1325
I will give
to give (used in a very wide application, properly, or by implication, literally or figuratively; greatly modified by the connection)
#28
σοι
G4671
thee
to thee
#29
τὸν
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#30
στέφανον
G4735
a crown
a chaplet (as a badge of royalty, a prize in the public games or a symbol of honor generally; but more conspicuous and elaborate than the simple fille
#31
τῆς
G3588
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#32
ζωῆς
G2222
of life
life (literally or figuratively)

Analysis

The kingdom of God theme here intersects with the progressive revelation of God's rule from creation to consummation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of development from creation mandate through Davidic kingdom to eschatological fulfillment. The phrase emphasizing faith central to epistemology and the means by which humans receive divine revelation and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's reign from creation through the millennial kingdom.

Historical Context

The historical context of the Domitian persecution period (c. 95 CE) provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood faith. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection