Conversely, to the materially poor but spiritually healthy Christians in Smyrna, Jesus said: “I know your tribulation and poverty ​ — but you are rich. ”
(‏ كشف ٢ :‏ ٩‏ )‏ فعلى الارجح ،‏ عانى هؤلاء المسيحيون ضيقا ماديا على ايدي مضطهديهم لأنهم بقوا امناء .‏