NET

8 “To the angel of the church in Smyrna write the following: “This is the solemn pronouncement of the one who is the first and the last, the one who was dead, but came to life:

Darby

The Church in Smyrna

8 And to the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write: These things says the first and the last, who became^D9459 dead, and lived^D9460:

Darby Bible Notes

became - See Note, ch. 1.18. lived - That is, after having died. see chs. 1.17,18; 13.14; Matt. 9.18; Rom 14.9.

KJV

The Church in Smyrna

8 “And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;”