“He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.”
Let anyone who has an ear to hear listen to what the Spirit says to the churches — the one who conquers will not be hurt by the second death — the second death (thanatos deuteros) refers to final judgment and separation from God; it will not touch the faithful victor. This promise offers ultimate assurance: physical death cannot harm the spiritually alive.
Church Fathers on Revelation 2:11
“He that shall overcome, shall not be hurt by the second death.” That is, he shall not be chastised in hell. The third order of the saints shows that they are men who are strong in faith, and who are not afraid of persecution; but because even among them there are some who are inclined to unlawful associations, He says:—
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