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Revelation 22:20
20He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation 22:20 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
- New International Version (NIV)He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.
- English Standard Version (ESV)He who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
- New King James Version (NKJV)He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
Context of Revelation 22:20
18And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book. 19And if anyone removes any of the words from this book of prophecy, God will remove that person’s share in the tree of life and in the holy city that are described in this book. He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! 21May the grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s holy people.
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Λέγει ὁ μαρτυρῶν ταῦτα· ναὶ ἔρχομαι ταχύ· ἀμήν. ἔρχου, κύριε Ἰησοῦ.¶Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- He whichὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- testifiethμαρτυρέωmartureō · to testifyG3140
- these thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
- saithλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
- Surelyναίnai · yesG3483
- I comeἔρχομαιerchomai · to come/goG2064
- quicklyταχύtachu · quicklyG5035
- Amenἀμήνamēn · amenG281
- Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
Cross-references for Revelation 22:20
- Revelation 22:18And I solemnly declare to everyone who hears the words of prophecy written in this book: If anyone adds anything to what is written here, God will add to that person the plagues described in this book.
- Revelation 22:7“Look, I am coming soon! Blessed are those who obey the words of prophecy written in this book. ”
- Revelation 1:18I am the living one. I died, but look—I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave.
- Isaiah 25:9In that day the people will proclaim, “This is our God! We trusted in him, and he saved us! This is the Lord, in whom we trusted. Let us rejoice in the salvation he brings!”
- John 21:25Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written.
- 2 Timothy 4:8And now the prize awaits me—the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on the day of his return. And the prize is not just for me but for all who eagerly look forward to his appearing.
- Hebrews 9:28so also Christ was offered once for all time as a sacrifice to take away the sins of many people. He will come again, not to deal with our sins, but to bring salvation to all who are eagerly waiting for him.
- 2 Peter 3:12looking forward to the day of God and hurrying it along. On that day, he will set the heavens on fire, and the elements will melt away in the flames.
Commentaries on Revelation 22:20
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 20Surely I come quickly - This may be truly said to every person in every age; Jesus the Judge is at the door! Even so, come, Lord Jesus - The wish and desire of the suffering Church, and of all the followers of God, who are longing for the coming of his kingdom.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 20He which testifieth these things - The Lord Jesus; for he it was that had, through the instrumentality of the angel, borne this solemn witness to the truth of these things, and this book was to be regarded as his revelation to mankind. See the notes on Revelation 1:1; Revelation 22:16. He here speaks of himself, and vouches for the truth and reality of these things by saying that he “testifies” of them, or bears witness to them. Compare John 18:37. The…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 20-21Verses 20-21 After discovering these things to his people on earth, Christ seems to take leave of them, and return to heaven; but he assures them it shall not be long before he comes again. And while we are busy in the duties of our different stations of life; whatever labours may try us, whatever difficulties may surround us, whatever sorrows may press us down, let us with pleasure hear our Lord proclaiming, Behold, I come quickly; I come to put an end…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 20I am coming soon: See Revelation 3:11. Come, Lord Jesus!: Paul expressed the same wish (1 Corinthians 16:22; see also Philippians 4:5).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2020. Amen. Even so, come--The Song of Solomon (So 8:14) closes with the same yearning prayer for Christ's coming. A, B, and Aleph omit "Even so," Greek, "nai": then translate for Amen, "So be it, come, Lord Jesus"; joining the "Amen," or "So be it," not with Christ's saying (for He calls Himself the "Amen" at the beginning of sentences, rather than puts it as a confirmation at the end), but with John's reply. Christ's "I come," and John's "Come," are…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Revelation 22
- 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
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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