Christian Standard Bible
Revelation 1:9
9I, John, your brother and partner in the affliction, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
Revelation 1:9 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
- New International Version (NIV)I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
- English Standard Version (ESV)I, John, your brother and partner in the tribulation and the kingdom and the patient endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos on account of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.
- New King James Version (NKJV)I, John, both your brother and companion in the tribulation and kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was on the island that is called Patmos for the word of God and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Context of Revelation 1:9
7Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn over him. So it is to be. Amen. 8“I am the Alpha and the Omega,” says the Lord God, “the one who is, who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.” I, John, your brother and partner in the affliction, kingdom, and endurance that are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard a loud voice behind me like a trumpet 11saying, “Write on a scroll what you see and send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
Read all of Revelation 1Revelation 1:9 word by word
Ἐγὼ Ἰωάννης, ὁ ἀδελφὸς ὑμῶν καὶ συγκοινωνὸς ἐν τῇ θλίψει καὶ βασιλείᾳ καὶ ὑπομονῇ ἐν Ἰησοῦ ἐγενόμην ἐν τῇ νήσῳ τῇ καλουμένῃ Πάτμῳ διὰ τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ τὴν μαρτυρίαν ἸησοῦRead the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Iἐγώegō · I/weG1473
- JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs · JohnG2491
- alsoκαίkai · andG2532
- yourσύsu · youG4771
- brotherἀδελφόςadelphos · brotherG80
- companionσυγκοινωνόςsugkoinōnos · sharerG4791
- inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
- tribulationὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- tribulationθλῖψιςthlipsis · pressureG2347
- the kingdomβασιλείαbasileia · kingdomG932
- patienceὑπομονήhupomonē · perseveranceG5281
- of JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- wasγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
- the isleνῆσοςnēsos · islandG3520
- that is calledκαλέωkaleō · to call: callG2564
- PatmosΠάτμοςPatmos · PatmosG3963
- forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
- the wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
- of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- the testimonyμαρτυρίαmarturia · testimonyG3141
Cross-references for Revelation 1:9
- Revelation 1:4John: To the seven churches in Asia. Grace and peace to you from the one who is, who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne,
- Revelation 2:9I know your affliction and poverty, but you are rich. I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.
- Revelation 7:14I said to him, “Sir, you know.” Then he told me: These are the ones coming out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
- John 16:33I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”
- Acts 14:22strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It is necessary to go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”
- Romans 8:17and if children, also heirs — heirs of God and coheirs with Christ — if indeed we suffer with him so that we may also be glorified with him.
- 1 Corinthians 4:9For I think God has displayed us, the apostles, in last place, like men condemned to die: We have become a spectacle to the world, both to angels and to people.
- Philippians 1:7Indeed, it is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I have you in my heart, and you are all partners with me in grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.
- Philippians 4:14Still, you did well by partnering with me in my hardship.
- 2 Timothy 1:8So don’t be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, or of me his prisoner. Instead, share in suffering for the gospel, relying on the power of God.
- 2 Timothy 2:3Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
- Revelation 3:10Because you have kept my command to endure, I will also keep you from the hour of testing that is going to come on the whole world to test those who live on the earth.
- Revelation 13:10If anyone is to be taken captive, into captivity he goes. If anyone is to be killed with a sword, with a sword he will be killed. This calls for endurance and faithfulness from the saints.
- Revelation 14:12This calls for endurance from the saints, who keep God’s commands and their faith in Jesus.”
- Romans 2:7eternal life to those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality;
- Romans 5:3And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, because we know that affliction produces endurance,
Commentaries on Revelation 1:9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 9Your brother - A Christian, begotten of God, and incorporated in the heavenly family. Companion in tribulation - Suffering under the persecution in which you also suffer. In the kingdom - For we are a kingdom of priests unto God. And patience of Jesus - Meekly bearing all indignities, privations, and sufferings, for the sake and after the example of our Lord and Master. The isle that is called Patmos - This island is one of the Sporades, and lies in the…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 9I John, who also am your brother - Your Christian brother; who am a fellow-Christian with you. The reference here is doubtless to the members of the seven churches in Asia, to whom the epistles in the following chapters were addressed, and to whom the whole book seems to have been sent. In the previous verse, the writer had closed the salutation, and he here commences a description of the circumstances under which the vision appeared to him. He was in a…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 9-11Verses 9-11 It was the apostle's comfort that he did not suffer as an evil-doer, but for the testimony of Jesus, for bearing witness to Christ as the Immanuel, the Saviour; and the Spirit of glory and of God rested upon this persecuted apostle. The day and time when he had this vision was the Lord's day, the Christian sabbath, the first day of the week, observed in remembrance of the resurrection of Christ. Let us who call him "Our Lord," honour him on…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 9your brother and partner: Although separated from other Christians due to imprisonment, John felt a sense of community with them in suffering. This connection was based on hope in God's kingdom and a willingness to endure. The Roman fortress on the island of Patmos held prisoners and exiles. Patmos was part of a group of islands that protected the busy seaport of Miletus. because of the word of God and my testimony: These two statements mean the same…Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 99. I John--So "I Daniel" (Da 7:28; 9:2; 10:2). One of the many features of resemblance between the Old Testament and the New Testament apocalyptic seers. No other Scripture writer uses the phrase. also--as well as being an apostle. The oldest manuscripts omit "also." In his Gospel and Epistles he makes no mention of his name, though describing himself as "the disciple whom Jesus loved." Here, with similar humility, though naming himself, he does not…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Revelation 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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