Then, with both the compassion and the authority borne of his own suffering to the very death, Jesus added: “Prove yourself faithful even to death, and I will give you the crown of life. ” ​ — Revelation 2: 8 - 10.
Kuna Jeesus oli ise kannatanud surmani, võis ta kaastundlikult kinnitada: „Ole ustav surmani, siis ma annan sulle elukrooni! ”.