Hence, Jesus promises them fruitage: "Look! I will give those from the synagogue of Satan who say they are Jews, and yet they not but lying-look! I will make them come and do obeisance before your feet and make them know I have loved you." (Revelation 3:9) Perhaps in Smyrna, the congregation has had problems with the local Jews. Jesus designates those as "the synagogue of Satan." Nevertheless, at least some of the Jews are about to realize that what the Christians have been preaching about Jesus is the truth. Their 'doing obeisance' will likely be in the manner described by Paul at 1 Corinthians 14:24, 25, so they actually repent and become Christians, fully declaring Jesus' great love in surrendering even his soul in behalf of his disciples. - JOHN 15:12, 13.
Next time: Chapter Twelve/"Keep On Holding Fast What You Have" - "They Will Bow Down to You. - Continue
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