Because you have kept. They lived their faith (compare James 2:14-26). They continued to proclaim the gospel. I will also keep you safe. A promise of Divine protection. Note that it goes hand in hand with "Keep safe what you have" in the next verse, The "time of trouble" comes on the earth again and again, to test people and to call them to turn to God. (Compare Revelation 16:10-11; Acts 17:30; 2 Peter 3:9.)

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