lost in translation

Blessed is anyone who endures temptation. Such a one has stood the test and will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. — James 1.2

Editor’s note: I recently posted the a question that occurred to me as I read James 1.12. Below is a thoughtful response I received to the question:

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Hi Jack, I have to thank you for your question about the crown of life mentioned in James 1:12. I prayed, read my Bible and then a song came to mind. Here’s what was revealed to me.

In Revelation 2: 8-10,  Jesus tells the church at Smyrna