Revelation of John 22:7
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“Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book.”
Commentaries
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"And" is omitted in Coptic and ANDREAS with English Version, but is inserted by A, B, Vulgate and Syriac. blessed-- (Rev 1:3).
Open source ↗In this chapter we have, I. A further description of the heavenly state of the church (Rev 22:1-5). II. A confirmation of this and all the other visions of this book (Rev 22:6-19). III. The conclusion (Rev 22:20, Rev 22:21).
Open source ↗22:7 Blessed: The sixth blessing of Revelation (see 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:14) is for those who obey. Obedience is key to God’s blessing.
Open source ↗Original language
The Hebrew and Greek words behind this passage, with Strong's numbers — from openscriptures (CC BY-SA).
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Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.
I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.
“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”