Letter to the church in Smyrna (Rev. 2:8-11):

Who is addressing the church? The First and the Last, who was dead, and came to life (2:8; Isa. 48:12). As the First, He made all things. As the Last, He will judge all things. Their Deeds/works:  “I know your works, tribulation, and poverty (but you are rich); and I know the blasphemy of those who say they are ...