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The Revelation [602] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], which [3739] God [2316] gave [1325] unto him [846], to shew [1166] unto his [846] servants [1401] things which [3739] must [1163] shortly [1722] [5034] come to pass [1096]; and [2532] he sent [649] and signified [4591] it by [1223] his [846] angel [32] unto his [846] servant [1401] John [2491]: |
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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John: |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
TITLE: SOURCE AND OBJECT OF THIS REVELATION: BLESSING ON THE READER AND KEEPER OF IT, AS THE TIME IS NEAR: INSCRIPTION TO THE SEVEN CHURCHES: APOSTOLIC GREETING: KEYNOTE, "BEHOLD HE COMETH" (Compare at the close, Rev 22:20, "Surely I come quickly"): INTRODUCTORY VISION OF THE SON OF MAN IN GLORY, AMIDST THE SEVEN CANDLESTICKS, WITH SEVEN STARS IN HIS RIGHT HAND. (Rev. 1:1-20)
Revelation--an apocalypse or unveiling of those things which had been veiled. A manifesto of the kingdom of Christ. The travelling manual of the Church for the Gentile Christian times. Not a detailed history of the future, but a representation of the great epochs and chief powers in developing the kingdom of God in relation to the world. The "Church-historical" view goes counter to the great principle that Scripture interprets itself. Revelation is to teach us to understand the times, not the times to interpret to us the Apocalypse, although it is in the nature of the case that a reflex influence is exerted here and is understood by the prudent [AUBERLEN]. The book is in a series of parallel groups, not in chronological succession. Still there is an organic historical development of the kingdom of God. In this book all the other books of the Bible end and meet: in it is the consummation of all previous prophecy. Daniel foretells as to Christ and the Roman destruction of Jerusalem, and the last Antichrist. But John's Revelation fills up the intermediate period, and describes the millennium and final state beyond Antichrist. Daniel, as a godly statesman, views the history of God's people in relation to the four world kingdoms. John, as an apostle, views history from the Christian Church aspect. The term Apocalypse is applied to no Old Testament book. Daniel is the nearest approach to it; but what Daniel was told to seal and shut up till the time of the end, John, now that the time is at hand (Rev 1:3), is directed to reveal.
of Jesus Christ--coming from Him. Jesus Christ, not John the writer, is the Author of the Apocalypse. Christ taught many things before His departure; but those which were unsuitable for announcement at that time He brought together into the Apocalypse [BENGEL]. Compare His promise, Joh 15:15, "All things that I have heard of My Father, I have made known unto you"; also, Joh 16:13, "The Spirit of truth will show you things to come." The Gospels and Acts are the books, respectively, of His first advent, in the flesh, and in the Spirit; the Epistles are the inspired comment on them. The Apocalypse is the book of His second advent and the events preliminary to it.
which God gave unto him--The Father reveals Himself and His will in, and by, His Son.
to show--The word recurs in Rev 22:6 : so entirely have the parts of Revelation reference to one another. It is its peculiar excellence that it comprises in a perfect compendium future things, and these widely differing: things close at hand, far off, and between the two; great and little; destroying and saving; repeated from old prophecies and new; long and short, and these interwoven with one another, opposed and mutually agreeing; mutually involving and evolving one another; so that in no book more than in this would the addition, or taking away, of a single word or clause (Rev 22:18-19), have the effect of marring the sense of the context and the comparison of passages together [BENGEL].
his servants--not merely to "His servant John," but to all His servants (compare Rev 22:3).
shortly--Greek, "speedily"; literally, "in," or "with speed." Compare "the time is at hand," Rev 1:3; Rev 22:6, "shortly"; Rev 22:7, "Behold, I come quickly." Not that the things prophesied were according to man's computation near; but this word "shortly" implies a corrective of our estimate of worldly events and periods. Though a "thousand years" (Rev 20:1-15) at least are included, the time is declared to be at hand. Luk 18:8, "speedily." The Israelite Church hastened eagerly to the predicted end, which premature eagerness prophecy restrains (compare Dan. 9:1-27). The Gentile Church needs to be reminded of the transitoriness of the world (which it is apt to make its home) and the nearness of Christ's advent. On the one hand Revelation says, "the time is at hand"; on the other, the succession of seals, &c., show that many intermediate events must first elapse.
he sent--Jesus Christ sent.
by his angel--joined with "sent." The angel does not come forward to "signify" things to John until Rev 17:1; Rev 19:9-10. Previous to that John receives information from others. Jesus Christ opens the Revelation, Rev 1:10-11; Rev 4:1; in Rev 6:1 one of the four living creatures acts as his informant; in Rev 7:13, one of the elders; in Rev 10:8-9, the Lord and His angel who stood on the sea and earth. Only at the end (Rev 17:1) does the one angel stand by Him (compare Dan 8:16; Dan 9:21; Zac 1:19). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
The Revelation of Jesus Christ - This is evidently a title or caption of the whole book, and is designed to comprise the substance of the whole; for all that the book contains would be embraced in the general declaration that it is a revelation of Jesus Christ. The word rendered "Revelation" - Ἀποκάλυψις Apokalupsis, whence we have derived our word "Apocalypse" - means properly an that is, nakedness; from ἀποκαλύπτω apokaluptō, to uncover. It would apply to anything which had been covered up so as to be bidden from the view, as by a veil, a darkness, in an ark or chest, and then made manifest by removing the covering. It comes then to be used in the sense of disclosing or revealing, by removing the veil of darkness or ignorance. "There is nothing covered that shall not be revealed." It may be applied to the disclosing or manifesting of anything which was before obscure or unknown. This may be done:
(a) by instruction in regard to what was before obscure; that is, by statements of what was unknown before the statements were made; as in Luk 2:32, where it is said that Christ would be "a light to lighten the Gentiles" - φῶς εἰς ἀποκάλυψιν ἐθνῶν phōs eis apokalupsin ethnōn; or when it is applied to the divine mysteries, purposes, or doctrines, before obscure or unknown, but made clear by light revealed in the gospel, Rom 16:25; Co1 2:10; Co1 14:6; Eph 3:5.
(b) by the event itself; as the manifestation of the wrath of God at the day of judgment will disclose the true nature of his wrath. "After thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and "revelation" of the righteous judgment of God," Rev 2:5. "For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation (Greek revelation) of the sons of God," Rom 8:19; that is until it shall be manifest by the event what they who are the children of God are to be. In this sense the word is frequently applied to the second advent or appearing of the Lord Jesus Christ, as disclosing him in his glory, or showing what he truly is; "When the Lord Jesus shall be revealed," Th2 1:7 - ἐν τῇ ἀποκαλυψει en tēn apokalupsei - in the revelation of Jesus Christ; "Waiting for the coming (the revelation - την ἀποκάλυψιν tēn apokalupsin of our Lord Jesus Christ," Co1 1:7; "At the appearing (Greek revelation) of Jesus Christ," Pe1 1:7; "When his glory shall be revealed," Pe1 4:13.
(c) It is used in the sense of making known what is to come, whether by words, signs, or symbols, as if a veil were lifted from what is hidden from human vision, or which is covered by the darkness of the unknown future. This is called a revelation, because the knowledge of the event is in fact made known to the world by Him who alone can see it, and in such a manner as he pleases to employ; though many of the terms or the symbols may be, from the necessity of the case, obscure, and though their full meaning may be disclosed only by the event. It is in this sense, evidently, that the word is used here: and in this sense that it is more commonly employed when we speak of a revelation. Thus, the word גּלה gaalaah is used in Amo 3:7, "Surely the Lord God will do nothing, but he revealeth his secret unto his servants." So Job 33:16, "Then he openeth (margin, revealeth or uncovereth; Heb. יגלה yigleh the ears of men"; that is, in a dream, he discloses to their ears his truth before concealed or unknown. Compare Dan 2:22, Dan 2:28-29; Dan 10:1; Deu 29:29. These ideas enter into the word as used in the passage before us. The idea is that of a disclosure of an extraordinary character, beyond the mere ability of man, by a special communication from heaven. This is manifest, not only from the usual meaning of this word, but by the word "prophecy," in Rev 1:3, and by all the arrangements by which these things were made known. The ideas which would be naturally conveyed by the use of this word in this connection are two:
(1) that there was something which was before hidden, obscure, or unknown; and,
(2) that this was so disclosed by these communications as to be seen or known.
The things hidden or unknown were those which pertained to the future; the method of disclosing them was mainly by symbols. In the Greek, in this passage, the article is missing - ἀποκάλυψις apokalupsis - a Revelation, not ἡ hē, the Revelation. This is omitted because it is the title of a book, and because the use of the article might imply that this was the only revelation, excluding other books claiming to be a revelation; or it might imply some previous mention of the book, or knowledge of it in the reader. The simple meaning is, that this was "a Revelation"; it was only a part of the revelation which God has given to mankind.
The phrase, "the Revelation of Jesus Christ," might, so far as the construction of the language is concerned, refer either to Christ as the subject or object. It might either mean that Christ is the object revealed in this book, and that its great purpose is to make him known, and so the phrase is understood in the commentary called Hyponoia (New York, 1844); or it may mean that this is a revelation which Christ makes to mankind, that is, it is his in the sense that he communicates it to the world. That this latter is the meaning here is clear:
(1) because it is expressly said in this verse that it was a revelation which God gave to him;
(2) because it is said that it pertains to things which must shortly come to pass; and,
(3) because, in fact, the revelation is a disclosure of eyelets which were to happen, and not of the person or work of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Which God gave unto him - Which God imparted or communicated to Jesus Christ. This is in accordance with the representations everywhere made in the Scriptures, that God is the original fountain of truth and knowledge, and that, whatever was the original dignity of the Son of God, there was a mediatorial dependence on the Father. See Joh 5:19-20, "Verily, verily, I say unto you, the Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for whatsoever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. For the Father loveth the Son, and showeth him (δεικνυσιν αὐτῷ deiknusin autō) all things that himself doeth." "My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me," Joh 7:16. "As my Father hath taught me ἐδιδάξεν με edidaxen me, I speak these things," Joh 8:28. "For I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak," Joh 12:49. See also Joh 14:10; Joh 17:7-8; Mat 11:27; Mar 13:32. The same mediatorial dependence the apostle teaches us still subsists in heaven in his glorified state, and will continue until he has subdued all things Co1 15:24-28; and hence, even in that state, he is represented as receiving the Revelation from the Father to communicate it to people.
To show unto his servants - That is, to his people, to Christians, often represented as the servants of God or of Christ, Pe1 2:16; Rev 2:20; Rev 7:3; Rev 19:2; Rev 22:3. It is true that the word is sometimes applied, by way of eminence, to the prophets Ch1 6:49; Dan 6:20, and to the apostles Rom 1:1; Gal 1:10; Phi 1:1; Tit 1:1; Jam 1:1; but it is also applied to the mass of Christians, and there is no reason why it should not be so understood here. The book was sent to the churches of Asia, and was clearly designed for general use; and the contents of the book were evidently intended for the churches of the Redeemer in all ages and lands. Compare Rev 1:3. The word rendered "to show" (δεῖξαι deixai) commonly denotes to point out, to cause to see, to present to the sight, and is a word eminently appropriate here, as what was to be revealed was, in general, to be presented to the sight by sensible tokens or symbols.
Things which must shortly come to pass - Not all the things that will occur, but such as it was deemed of importance for his people to be made acquainted with. Nor is it certainly implied that all the things that are communicated would shortly come to pass, or would soon occur. Some of them might perhaps he in the distant future, and still it might be true that there were those which were revealed in connection with them, which soon would occur. The word rendered "things" (ἅ ha) is a pronoun, and might be rendered "what"; "he showed to his servants what things were about to occur," not implying that he showed all the things that would happen, but such as he judged to be needful that his people should know. The word would naturally embrace those things which, in the circumstances, were most desirable to be known. The phrase rendered "must come to pass" (δεῖ γενέσθαι dei genesthai), would imply more than mere futurity; The word used (δεῖ dei) means "it needs, there is need of," and implies that there is some kind of necessity that the event should occur.
That necessity may either arise from the felt waist of anything, as where it is absent or missing, Xen. Cyr. iv., 10; ib. Rev 7:5, Rev 7:9; or from the nature of the case, or from a sense of duty, as Mat 16:21, "Jesus began to show to his disciples that he must go (δεῖ ἀπελθεῖν dei apelthein) to Jerusalem" (compare Mat 26:35; Mar 14:31; Luk 2:49); or the necessity may exist, because a thing is right and just, meaning that it ought to be done, as Luk 13:14, "There are six days in which men ought to work" δεῖ ἐργάζεσθαι dei ergazesthai. And ought not this woman οὐκ ἔδει ouk edei, whom Satan hath bound, etc., be loosed from this bond," Luk 13:16 (compare Mar 13:14; Joh 4:20; Act 5:11, Act 5:29; Ti2 2:6; Mat 18:33; Mat 25:27); or the necessity may be that it is conformable to the divine arrangement, or is made necessary by divine appointment, as in Joh 3:14, "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must (δεῖ dei) the Son of man be lifted up." "For as yet they knew not the Scriptures, that he must (δεῖ dei) rise again from the dead," Joh 20:9; compare Act 4:12; Act 14:22, et al.
In the passage before us, it is implied that there was some necessity that the things referred to should occur. They were not the result of chance, they were not fortuitous. It is not, however, stated what was the ground of the necessity; whether because there was a want of something to complete a great arrangement, or because it was fight and proper in existing circumstances, or because such was the divine appointment. They were events which, on some account, must certainly occur, and which, therefore, it was important should be made known. The real ground of the necessity, probably, was founded in the design of God in redemption. He intended to carry out his great plans in reference to his church, and the things revealed here must necessarily occur in the completion of that design. The phrase rendered "shortly" (ἐν τάχει en tachei) is one whose meaning has been much controverted, and on which much has been made to depend in the interpretation of the whole book.
The question has been whether the phrase necessarily implies that the events referred to were soon to occur, or whether it may have such an extent of meaning as to admit the supposition that the events referred to, though beginning soon, would embrace in their development far distant years, and would reach the end of all things. Those who maintain, as Prof. Stuart, that the book was written before the destruction of Jerusalem, and that the portion in Rev. 4-11 has special reference to Jerusalem and Judea, and the portion in Rev. 12-19 refers to persecution and pagan Rome, maintain the former opinion; those who suppose that Rev. 4-11 refers to the irruption of Northern barbarians in the Roman empire, and Rev. 12ff., to the rise and the persecutions of the papal power, embrace the latter opinion. All that is proper in this place is, without reference to any theory of interpretation, to inquire into the proper meaning of the language, or to ascertain what idea it would naturally convey:
(a) The phrase properly and literally means, "with quickness, swiftness, speed; that is, speedily, quickly, shortly" (Robinson's Lexicon; Stuart, in loco). It is the same in meaning as ταχέως tacheōs. Compare Co1 4:19, "But I will come to you shortly, if the Lord will." "Go out quickly into the streets," Luk 14:21. "Sit down quickly, and write fifty," Luk 16:6. "She rose up hastily (ταχέως tacheōs) and went out," Joh 11:31. "That ye are so soon removed (ταχέως tacheōs) from him that called you," Gal 1:6. "Lay hands suddenly on no man," Ti1 5:22. See also Phi 2:19, Phi 2:24; Th2 2:2; Ti2 4:9. The phrase used here ἐν τάχει en tachei occurs in Luk 18:8, "He will avenge them speedily" (literally with speed). "Arise up quickly," Act 12:7. "Get time quickly out of Jerusalem," Act 22:18. "Would depart shortly," Act 25:4. "Bruise Satan under your feet shortly," Rom 16:20; and Rev 1:1; Rev 22:6. The essential idea is, that the thing which is spoken of was soon to occur, or it was not a remote and distant event. There is the notion of rapidity, of haste, of suddenness. It is such a phrase as is used when the thing is on the point of happening, and could not be applied to an event which was in the remote future, considered as an independent event standing by itself. The same idea is expressed, in regard to the same thing, in Rev 1:3, "The time is at hand" - ὁ γὰρ καιρὸς ἐγγύς ho gar kairos engus; that is, it is near, it is soon to occur. Yet.
(b) it is not necessary to suppose that the meaning is that all that there is in the book was soon to happen. It may mean that the series of events which were to follow on in their proper order was soon to commence, though it might be that the sequel would be remote. The first in the series of events was soon to begin, and the others would follow on in their train, though a portion of them, in the regular order, might be in a remote futurity. If we suppose that there was such an order, that a series of transactions was about to commence, involving along train of momentous developments, and that the beginning of this was to occur soon, the language used by John would be what would be naturally employed to express it. Thus, in case of a revolution in a government, when a reigning prince should be driven from his kingdom, to be succeeded by a new dynasty, which would long occupy the throne, and involving, as the consequence of the revolution, important events extending far into the future, we would naturally say that these things were shortly to occur, or that the time was near. It is customary to speak of a succession of events or periods as near, however vast or interminable the series may be, when the commencement is at hand. Thus, we say that the great events of the eternal world are near; that is, the beginning of them is soon to occur. So Christians now speak often of the millennium as near, or as about to occur, though it is the belief of many that it will be protracted for many ages.
(c) That this is the true idea hem is clear, whatever general view of interpretation in regard to the book is adopted. Even Prof. Stuart, who contends that the greater portion of the book refers to the destruction of Jerusalem, and the persecutions of pagan Rome, admits that "the closing part of the Revelation relates beyond all doubt to a distant period, and some of it to a future eternity" (ii., p. 5); and, if this be so, then there is no impropriety in supposing that a part of the series of predictions preceding this may lie also in a somewhat remote futurity. The true idea seems to be that the writer contemplated a series of events that were to occur, and that this series was about to commence. How far into the future it was to extend, is to be learned by the proper interpretation of all the parts of the series.
And he sent - Greek: "Sending by his angel, signified it to his servant John." The idea is not precisely that he sent his angel to communicate the message, but that he sent by him, or employed him as an agent in doing it. The thing sent was rather the message than the angel.
And signified it - Ἐσήμανεν Esēmanen. He indicated it by signs and symbols. The word occurs in the New Testament only in Joh 12:33; Joh 18:32; Joh 21:19; Act 11:28; Act 25:27, and in the passage before us, in all which places it is rendered "signify, signifying, or signified." It properly refers to some sign, signal, or token by which anything is made known (compare Mat 26:28; Rom 4:11; Gen 9:12-13; Gen 17:11; Luk 2:12; Co2 12:12; Co1 14:22), and is a word most happily chosen to denote the manner in which the events referred to were to be communicated to John, for nearly the whole book is made up of signs and symbols. If it be asked what was signified to John, it may be replied that either the word "it" may be understood, as in our translation, to refer to the Apocalypse (Revelation), or refer to what he saw (ὅσα εἶδε hosa eide), as Prof. Stuart supposes; or it may be absolute, without any object following, as Prof. Robinson (Lexicon) supposes. The general sense is, that, sending by his angel, he made to John a communication by expressive signs or symbols.
By his angel - That is, an angel was employed to cause these scenic representations to pass before the mind of the apostle. The communication was not made directly to him, but was through the medium of a heavenly messenger employed for this purpose. Thus, in Rev 22:6, it is said, "And the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to show unto his servants the things which must shortly be done." Compare Rev 1:8-9 of that chapter. There is frequent allusion in the Scriptures to the fact that angels have been employed as agents in making known the divine will, or in the revelations which have been made to people. Thus, in Act 7:53, it is said, "Who have received the law by the disposition of angels." "For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast," etc., Heb 2:2; "and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator," Gal 3:19. Compare the notes on Act 7:38, Act 7:53. There is almost no further reference to the agency of the angel employed for this service in the book, and there is no distinct specification of what he did, or of his great agency in the case.
John is everywhere represented as seeing the symbols himself, and it would seem that the agency of the angel was, either to cause those symbols to pass before the apostle, or to convey their meaning to his mind. How far John himself understood the meaning of these symbols, we have not the means of knowing with certainty. The most probable supposition is, that the angel was employed to cause these visions or symbols to pass before his mind, rather than to interpret them. If an interpretation had been given, it is inconceivable that it should not have been recorded, and there is no more probability that their meaning should have been disclosed to John himself, for his private use, than that it should have been disclosed and recorded for the use of others. It would seem probable, therefore, that John had only that view of the meaning of what he saw which anyone else might obtain from the record of the visions. Compare the notes on Pe1 1:10-12.
Unto his servant John - Nothing could be learned from this expression as to what John was the author of the book, whether the apostle of that name or some other. Compare the introduction, section 1. It cannot be inferred from the use of the word "servant," rather than apostle, that the apostle John was not the author, for it was not uncommon for the apostles to designate themselves merely by the words "servants," or "servants of God." Compare the notes on Rom 1:1. |
| The Scofield Bible Commentary, by Cyrus Ingerson Scofield, [1917] |
angel
(See Scofield) - (Heb 1:4). |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
The Revelation (ἀποκάλυψις)
The Greek word is transcribed in Apocalypse. The word occurs only once in the Gospels, Luk 2:32, where to lighten should be rendered for revelation. It is used there of our Lord, as a light to dispel the darkness under which the heathen were veiled. It occurs thirteen times in Paul's writings, and three times in first Peter. It is used in the following senses:
(a.) The unveiling of something hidden, which gives light and knowledge to those who behold it. See Luk 2:32 (above). Christianity itself is the revelation of a mystery (Rom 16:25). The participation of the Gentiles in the privileges of the new covenant was made known by revelation (Eph 3:3). Paul received the Gospel which he preached by revelation (Gal 1:12), and went up to Jerusalem by revelation (Gal 2:2).
(b.) Christian insight into spiritual truth. Paul asks for Christians the spirit of revelation (Eph 1:17). Peculiar manifestations of the general gift of revelation are given in Christian assemblies (Co1 14:6, Co1 14:26). Special revelations are granted to Paul (Co2 12:1, Co2 12:7).
(c.) The second coming of the Lord (Pe1 1:7, Pe1 1:13; Th2 1:7; Co1 1:7) in which His glory shall be revealed (Pe1 4:13), His righteous judgment made known (Rom 2:5), and His children revealed in full majesty (Rom 8:19).
The kindred verb ἀποκαλύπτω is used in similar connections. Following the categories given above,
(a.) Gal 1:16; Gal 3:23; Eph 3:5; Pe1 1:12.
(b.) Mat 11:25, Mat 11:27; Mat 16:17; Luk 10:21, Luk 10:22; Co1 2:10; Co1 14:30; Phi 3:15.
(c.) Mat 10:26; Luk 2:35; Luk 12:2; Luk 17:30; Rom 1:17, Rom 1:18; Rom 8:18; Co1 3:13; Th2 2:3, Th2 2:6, Th2 2:8; Pe1 1:5; Pe1 5:1.
The word is compounded with ἀπό from, and καλύπτω to cover. Hence, to remove the cover from anything; to unveil. So of Balaam, the Lord opened or unveiled his eyes (ἀπεκάλυψεν τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς: Num 22:31, Sept.). So Boaz to Naomi's kinsman: "I thought to advertise thee:" Rev., "disclose it unto thee" (ἀποκαλύψω τὸ οὖς σου: Rut 4:4, Sept.). Lit., I will uncover thine ear.
The noun ἀποκάλυψις revelation, occurs only once in the Septuagint (Sa1 20:30), in the physical sense of uncovering. The verb is found in the Septuagint in Dan 2:19, Dan 2:22, Dan 2:28.
In classical Greek, the verb is used by Herodotus (i., 119) of uncovering the head; and by Plato: thus, "reveal (ἀποκαλύψας) to me the power of Rhetoric" ("Gorgias," 460): "Uncover your chest and back" ("Protagoras," 352). Both the verb and the noun occur in Plutarch; the latter of uncovering the body, of waters, and of an error. The religious sense, however, is unknown to heathenism.
The following words should be compared with this: Ὀπτασία a vision (Luk 1:22; Act 26:19; Co2 12:1). Ὅραμα a vision (Mat 17:9; Act 9:10; Act 16:9). Ὅρασις a vision (Act 2:17; Rev 9:17. Of visible form, Rev 4:3). These three cannot be accurately distinguished. They all denote the thing seen or shown, without anything to show whether it is understood or not.
As distinguished from these, ἀποκάλυψις includes, along with the thing shown or seen, its interpretation or unveiling.
Ἐπιφάνεια appearing (hence our epiphany), is used in profane Greek of the appearance of a higher power in order to aid men. In the New Testament by Paul only, and always of the second appearing of Christ in glory, except in Ti2 1:10, where it signifies His first appearing in the flesh. See Th2 2:8; Ti1 6:14; Tit 2:13. As distinguished from this, ἀπολάλυψις is the more comprehensive word. An apocalypse may include several ἐπιφάνειαι appearings. The appearings are the media of the revealings.
Φανέρωσις manifestation; only twice in the New Testament; Co1 12:7; Co2 4:2. The kindred verb φανερόω to make manifest, is of frequent occurrence. See on Joh 21:1. It is not easy, if possible, to show that this word has a less dignified sense than ἀποκάλυψις. The verb φανερόω is used of both the first and the second appearing of our Lord (Ti1 3:16; Jo1 1:2; Pe1 1:20; Col 3:4; Pe1 5:4). See also Joh 2:11; Joh 21:1.
Some distinguish between φανέρωσις as an external manifestation, to the senses, but single and isolated; while ἀποκάλυψις is an inward and abiding disclosure. According to these, the Apocalypse or unveiling, precedes and produces the φανέρωσις or manifestation. The Apocalypse contemplates the thing revealed; the manifestation, the persons to whom it is revealed.
The Revelation here is the unveiling of the divine mysteries.
Of Jesus Christ
Not the manifestation or disclosure of Jesus Christ, but the revelation given by Him.
To shew (δεῖξαι)
Frequent in Revelation (Rev 4:1; Rev 17:1; Rev 21:9; Rev 22:1). Construe with ἔδωκεν gave: gave him to shew. Compare "I will give him to sit" (Rev 3:21): "It was given to hurt" (Rev 7:2): "It was given him to do;" (A.V. "had power to do;" Rev 13:14).
Servants (δούλοις)
Properly, bond-servants. See on Mat 20:26; see on Mar 9:35.
Must (δεῖ)
As the decree of the absolute and infallible God.
Shortly come to pass (γενέσθαι ἐν τάχει)
For the phrase ἐν τάχει shortly, see Luk 18:8, where yet long delay is implied. Expressions like this must be understood, not according to human measurement of time, but rather as in Pe2 3:8. The idea is, before long, as time is computed by God. The aorist infinitive γενέσθαι is not begin to come to pass, but denotes a complete fulfilment: must shortly come to pass in their entirety.
He sent (ἀποστείλας)
See on Mat 10:2, Mat 10:16.
Signified (ἐσήμανεν)
From σῆμα a sign. Hence, literally, give a sign or token. The verb occurs outside of John's writings only in Act 11:28; Act 25:27. See Joh 12:33; Joh 18:32; Joh 21:19. This is its only occurrence in Revelation. The word is appropriate to the symbolic character of the revelation, and so in Joh 12:33, where Christ predicts the mode of His death in a figure. Compare sign, Rev 12:1.
Angel (ἀγγέλου)
Strictly, a messenger. See Mat 11:10; Luk 8:24; Luk 9:52. Compare the mediating angel in the visions of Daniel and Zechariah (Dan 8:15, Dan 8:16; Dan 9:21; Dan 10:10; Zac 1:19). See on Joh 1:51.
Servant
Designating the prophetic office. See Isa 59:5; Amo 3:7; compare Rev 19:10; Rev 22:9.
John
John does not name himself in the Gospel or in the Epistles. Here "we are dealing with prophecy, and prophecy requires the guarantee of the individual who is inspired to utter it" (Milligan). Compare Dan 8:1; Dan 9:2. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
The Revelation - Properly so called; for things covered before are here revealed, or unveiled. No prophecy in the Old Testament has this title; it was reserved for this alone in the New. It is, as it were, a manifesto, wherein the Heir of all things declares that all power is given him in heaven and earth, and that he will in the end gloriously exercise that power, maugre all the opposition of all his enemies. Of Jesus Christ - Not of "John the Divine," a title added in latter ages. Certain it is, that appellation, the Divine, was not brought into the church, much less was it affixed to John the apostle, till long after the apostolic age. It was St. John, indeed, who wrote this book, but the author of it is Jesus Christ. Which God gave unto him - According to his holy, glorified humanity, as the great Prophet of the church. God gave the Revelation to Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ made it known to his servants. To show - This word recurs, Rev 22:6; and in many places the parts of this book refer to each other. Indeed the whole structure of it breathes the art of God, comprising, in the most finished compendium, things to come, many, various; near, intermediate, remote; the greatest, the least; terrible, comfortable; old, new; long, short; and these interwoven together, opposite, composite; relative to each other at a small, at a great, distance; and therefore sometimes, as it were, disappearing, broken off, suspended, and afterwards unexpectedly and most seasonably appearing again. In all its parts it has an admirable variety, with the most exact harmony, beautifully illustrated by those very digressions which seem to interrupt it. In this manner does it display the manifold wisdom of God shining in the economy of the church through so many ages. His servants - Much is comprehended in this appellation. It is a great thing to be a servant of Jesus Christ. This book is dedicated particularly to the servants of Christ in the seven churches in Asia; but not exclusive of all his other servants, in all nations and ages. It is one single revelation, and yet sufficient for them all, from the time it was written to the end of the world. Serve thou the Lord Jesus Christ in truth: so shalt thou learn his secret in this book; yea, and thou shalt feel in thy heart whether this book be divine, or not. The things which must shortly come to pass - The things contained in this prophecy did begin to be accomplished shortly after it was given; and the whole might be said to come to pass shortly, in the same sense as St. Peter says, "The end of all things is at hand;" and our Lord himself, "Behold, I come quickly." There is in this book a rich treasure of all the doctrines pertaining to faith and holiness. But these are also delivered in other parts of holy writ; so that the Revelation need not to have been given for the sake of these. The peculiar design of this is, to show the things which must come to pass. And this we are especially to have before our eyes whenever we read or hear it.
It is said afterward, "Write what thou seest;" and again, "Write what thou hast seen, and what is, and what shall be hereafter;" but here, where the scope of the hook is shown, it is only said, the things which must come to pass. Accordingly, the showing things to come, is the great point in view throughout the whole. And St. John writes what he has seen, and what is, only as it has an influence on, or gives light to, what shall be. And he - Jesus Christ. Sent and signified them - Showed them by signs or emblems; so the Greek word properly means. By his angel - Peculiarly called, in the sequel, "the angel of God," and particularly mentioned, Rev 17:1; Rev 21:9; Rev 22:6, Rev 22:16. To his servant John - A title given to no other single person throughout the book. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
The Revelation of Jesus Christ - The word Αποκαλυψις, from which we have our word Apocalypse, signifies literally, a revelation, or discovery of what was concealed or hidden. It is here said that this revelation, or discovery of hidden things, was given by God to Jesus Christ; that Christ gave it to his angel; that this angel showed it to John; and that John sent it to the Churches. Thus we find it came from God to Christ, from Christ to the angel, from the angel to John, and from John to the Church. It is properly, therefore, the Revelation of God, sent by these various agents to his servants at large; and this is the proper title of the book.
Things which must shortly come to pass - On the mode of interpretation devised by Wetstein, this is plain; for if the book were written before the destruction of Jerusalem, and the prophecies in it relate to that destruction, and the civil wars among the Romans, which lasted but three or four years, then it might be said the Revelation is of things which must shortly come to pass. But if we consider the book as referring to the state of the Church in all ages, the words here, and those in Rev 1:3, must be understood of the commencement of the events predicted; as if he had said: In a short time the train of these visions will be put in motion: -
- et incipient magni procedere menses.
"And those times, pregnant with the most stupendous events, will begin to roll on." |
19 And I said [0559] unto the angel [04397] that talked [01696] with me, What be these? And he answered [0559] me, These are the horns [07161] which have scattered [02219] Judah [03063], Israel [03478], and Jerusalem [03389].
21 Yea, whiles I was speaking [01696] in prayer [08605], even the man [0376] Gabriel [01403], whom I had seen [07200] in the vision [02377] at the beginning [08462], being caused to fly [03286] swiftly [03288], touched [05060] me about the time [06256] of the evening [06153] oblation [04503].
16 And I heard [08085] a man's [0120] voice [06963] between the banks of Ulai [0195], which called [07121], and said [0559], Gabriel [01403], make this [01975] man to understand [0995] the vision [04758].
1 And [2532] there came [2064] one [1520] of [1537] the seven [2033] angels [32] which [3588] had [2192] the seven [2033] vials [5357], and [2532] talked [2980] with [3326] me [1700], saying [3004] unto me [3427], Come hither [1204]; I will shew [1166] unto thee [4671] the judgment [2917] of the great [3173] whore [4204] that sitteth [2521] upon [1909] many [4183] waters [5204]:
8 And [2532] the voice [5456] which [3739] I heard [191] from [1537] heaven [3772] spake [2980] unto [3326] me [1700] again [3825], and [2532] said [3004], Go [5217] and take [2983] the little book [974] which [3588] is open [455] in [1722] the hand [5495] of the angel [32] which [3588] standeth [2476] upon [1909] the sea [2281] and [2532] upon [1909] the earth [1093].
9 And [2532] I went [565] unto [4314] the angel [32], and said [3004] unto him [846], Give [1325] me [3427] the little book [974]. And [2532] he said [3004] unto me [3427], Take [2983] it, and [2532] eat [2719] it [846] up [2719]; and it [2532] shall make [4087] thy [4675] belly [2836] bitter [4087], but [235] it shall be [2071] in [1722] thy [4675] mouth [4750] sweet [1099] as [5613] honey [3192].
13 And [2532] one [1520] of [1537] the elders [4245] answered [611], saying [3004] unto me [3427], What [5101] are [1526] these [3778] which [3588] are arrayed in [4016] white [3022] robes [4749]? and [2532] whence [4159] came they [2064]?
1 And [2532] I saw [1492] when [3753] the Lamb [721] opened [455] one [3391] of [1537] the seals [4973], and [2532] I heard [191], as it were [5613] the noise [5456] of thunder [1027], one [1520] of [1537] the four [5064] beasts [2226] saying [3004], Come [2064] and [2532] see [991].
1 After [3326] this [5023] I looked [1492], and [2532], behold [2400], a door [2374] was opened [455] in [1722] heaven [3772]: and [2532] the first [4413] voice [5456] which [3739] I heard [191] was as it were of [5613] a trumpet [4536] talking [2980] with [3326] me [1700]; which said [3004], Come up [305] hither [5602], and [2532] I will shew [1166] thee [4671] things which [3739] must [1163] be [1096] hereafter [3326] [5023].
10 I was [1096] in [1722] the Spirit [4151] on [1722] the Lord's [2960] day [2250], and [2532] heard [191] behind [3694] me [3450] a great [3173] voice [5456], as [5613] of a trumpet [4536],
11 Saying [3004], I [1473] am [1510] Alpha [1] and [2532] Omega [5598], the first [4413] and [2532] the last [2078]: and [2532], What [3739] thou seest [991], write [1125] in [1519] a book [975], and [2532] send [3992] it unto the seven [2033] churches [1577] which [3588] are in [1722] Asia [773]; unto [1519] Ephesus [2181], and [2532] unto [1519] Smyrna [4667], and [2532] unto [1519] Pergamos [4010], and [2532] unto [1519] Thyatira [2363], and [2532] unto [1519] Sardis [4554], and [2532] unto [1519] Philadelphia [5359], and [2532] unto [1519] Laodicea [2993].
9 And [2532] he saith [3004] unto me [3427], Write [1125], Blessed [3107] are they which are called [2564] unto [1519] the marriage [1062] supper [1173] of the Lamb [721]. And [2532] he saith [3004] unto me [3427], These [3778] are [1526] the true [228] sayings [3056] of God [2316].
10 And [2532] I fell [4098] at [1715] his [846] feet [4228] to worship [4352] him [846]. And [2532] he said [3004] unto me [3427], See [3708] thou do it not [3361]: I am [1510] thy [4675] fellowservant [4889], and [2532] of thy [4675] brethren [80] that have [2192] the testimony [3141] of Jesus [2424]: worship [4352] God [2316]: for [1063] the testimony [3141] of Jesus [2424] is [2076] the spirit [4151] of prophecy [4394].
1 And [2532] there came [2064] one [1520] of [1537] the seven [2033] angels [32] which [3588] had [2192] the seven [2033] vials [5357], and [2532] talked [2980] with [3326] me [1700], saying [3004] unto me [3427], Come hither [1204]; I will shew [1166] unto thee [4671] the judgment [2917] of the great [3173] whore [4204] that sitteth [2521] upon [1909] many [4183] waters [5204]:
8 I tell [3004] you [5213] that [3754] he will [4160] avenge [1557] them [846] speedily [5034] [1722]. Nevertheless [4133] when [687] the Son [5207] of man [444] cometh [2064], shall he find [2147] faith [4102] on [1909] the earth [1093]?
1 And [2532] I saw [1492] an angel [32] come down [2597] from [1537] heaven [3772], having [2192] the key [2807] of the bottomless pit [12] and [2532] a great [3173] chain [254] in [1909] his [846] hand [5495].
2 And [2532] he laid hold on [2902] the dragon [1404], that old [744] serpent [3789], which [3739] is [2076] the Devil [1228], and [2532] Satan [4567], and [2532] bound [1210] him [846] a thousand [5507] years [2094],
3 And [2532] cast [906] him [846] into [1519] the bottomless pit [12], and [2532] shut [2808] him [846] up [2808], and [2532] set a seal [4972] upon [1883] him [846], that [3363] he should deceive [4105] the nations [1484] no [3363] more [2089], till [891] the thousand [5507] years [2094] should be fulfilled [5055]: and [2532] after [3326] that [5023] he [846] must [1163] be loosed [3089] a little [3398] season [5550].
4 And [2532] I saw [1492] thrones [2362], and [2532] they sat [2523] upon [1909] them [846], and [2532] judgment [2917] was given [1325] unto them [846]: and [2532] I saw the souls [5590] of them that were beheaded [3990] for [1223] the witness [3141] of Jesus [2424], and [2532] for [1223] the word [3056] of God [2316], and [2532] which [3748] had [4352] not [3756] worshipped [4352] the beast [2342], neither [3777] his [846] image [1504], [2532] neither [3756] had received [2983] his mark [5480] upon [1909] their [846] foreheads [3359], or [2532] in [1909] their [846] hands [5495]; and [2532] they lived [2198] and [2532] reigned [936] with [3326] Christ [5547] a thousand [5507] years [2094].
5 But [1161] the rest [3062] of the dead [3498] lived [326] not [3756] again [326] until [2193] the thousand [5507] years [2094] were finished [5055]. This [3778] is the first [4413] resurrection [386].
6 Blessed [3107] and [2532] holy [40] is he that hath [2192] part [3313] in [1722] the first [4413] resurrection [386]: on [1909] such [5130] the second [1208] death [2288] hath [2192] no [3756] power [1849], but [235] they shall be [2071] priests [2409] of God [2316] and [2532] of Christ [5547], and [2532] shall reign [936] with [3326] him [846] a thousand [5507] years [2094].
7 And [2532] when [3752] the thousand [5507] years [2094] are expired [5055], Satan [4567] shall be loosed [3089] out of [1537] his [846] prison [5438],
8 And [2532] shall go out [1831] to deceive [4105] the nations [1484] which [3588] are in [1722] the four [5064] quarters [1137] of the earth [1093], Gog [1136] and [2532] Magog [3098], to gather [4863] them [846] together [4863] to [1519] battle [4171]: the number [706] of whom [3739] is as [5613] the sand [285] of the sea [2281].
9 And [2532] they went up [305] on [1909] the breadth [4114] of the earth [1093], and [2532] compassed [2944] the camp [3925] of the saints [40] about [2944], and [2532] the beloved [25] city [4172]: and [2532] fire [4442] came down [2597] from [575] God [2316] out of [1537] heaven [3772], and [2532] devoured [2719] them [846].
10 And [2532] the devil [1228] that deceived [4105] them [846] was cast [906] into [1519] the lake [3041] of fire [4442] and [2532] brimstone [2303], where [3699] the beast [2342] and [2532] the false prophet [5578] are, and [2532] shall be tormented [928] day [2250] and [2532] night [3571] for [1519] ever [165] and ever [165].
11 And [2532] I saw [1492] a great [3173] white [3022] throne [2362], and [2532] him that sat [2521] on [1909] it [846], from [575] whose [3739] face [4383] the earth [1093] and [2532] the heaven [3772] fled away [5343]; and [2532] there was found [2147] no [3756] place [5117] for them [846].
12 And [2532] I saw [1492] the dead [3498], small [3398] and [2532] great [3173], stand [2476] before [1799] God [2316]; and [2532] the books [975] were opened [455]: and [2532] another [243] book [975] was opened [455], which [3739] is [2076] the book of life [2222]: and [2532] the dead [3498] were judged [2919] out of [1537] those things which were written [1125] in [1722] the books [975], according to [2596] their [846] works [2041].
13 And [2532] the sea [2281] gave up [1325] the dead [3498] which [3588] were in [1722] it [846]; and [2532] death [2288] and [2532] hell [86] delivered up [1325] the dead [3498] which [3588] were in [1722] them [846]: and [2532] they were judged [2919] every man [1538] according to [2596] their [846] works [2041].
14 And [2532] death [2288] and [2532] hell [86] were cast [906] into [1519] the lake [3041] of fire [4442]. This [3778] is [2076] the second [1208] death [2288].
15 And [2532] whosoever [1536] was [2147] not [3756] found [2147] written [1125] in [1722] the book [976] of life [2222] was cast [906] into [1519] the lake [3041] of fire [4442].
7 Behold [2400], I come [2064] quickly [5035]: blessed [3107] is he that keepeth [5083] the sayings [3056] of the prophecy [4394] of this [5127] book [975].
6 And [2532] he said [2036] unto me [3427], These [3778] sayings [3056] are faithful [4103] and [2532] true [228]: and [2532] the Lord [2962] God [2316] of the holy [40] prophets [4396] sent [649] his [846] angel [32] to shew [1166] unto his [846] servants [1401] the things which [3739] must [1163] shortly [1722] [5034] be done [1096].
3 Blessed [3107] is he that readeth [314], and [2532] they that hear [191] the words [3056] of this prophecy [4394], and [2532] keep [5083] those things which are written [1125] therein [1722] [846]: for [1063] the time [2540] is at hand [1451].
3 And [2532] there shall be [2071] no [3756] more [2089] [3956] curse [2652]: but [2532] the throne [2362] of God [2316] and [2532] of the Lamb [721] shall be [2071] in [1722] it [846]; and [2532] his [846] servants [1401] shall serve [3000] him [846]:
18 For [1063] I testify [4828] unto every man [3956] that heareth [191] the words [3056] of the prophecy [4394] of this [5127] book [975], If [1437] any man [5100] shall add [2007] unto [4314] these things [5023], God [2316] shall add [2007] unto [1909] him [846] the plagues [4127] that are written [1125] in [1722] this [5129] book [975]:
19 And [2532] if [1437] any man [5100] shall take away [851] from [575] the words [3056] of the book [976] of this [5129] prophecy [4394], God [2316] shall take away [851] his [846] part [3313] out of [575] the book [976] of life [2222], and [2532] out of [1537] the holy [40] city [4172], and [2532] from the things which are written [1125] in [1722] this [5026] book [975].
6 And [2532] he said [2036] unto me [3427], These [3778] sayings [3056] are faithful [4103] and [2532] true [228]: and [2532] the Lord [2962] God [2316] of the holy [40] prophets [4396] sent [649] his [846] angel [32] to shew [1166] unto his [846] servants [1401] the things which [3739] must [1163] shortly [1722] [5034] be done [1096].
13 Howbeit [1161] when [3752] he [1565], the Spirit [4151] of truth [225], is come [2064], he will guide [3594] you [5209] into [1519] all [3956] truth [225]: for [1063] he shall [2980] not [3756] speak [2980] of [575] himself [1438]; but [235] whatsoever [3745] [302] he shall hear [191], that shall he speak [2980]: and [2532] he will shew [312] you [5213] things to come [2064].
15 Henceforth [3765] I call [3004] you [5209] not [3765] servants [1401]; for [3754] the servant [1401] knoweth [1492] not [3756] what [5101] his [846] lord [2962] doeth [4160]: but [1161] I have called [2046] you [5209] friends [5384]; for [3754] all things [3956] that [3739] I have heard [191] of [3844] my [3450] Father [3962] I have made known [1107] unto you [5213].
3 Blessed [3107] is he that readeth [314], and [2532] they that hear [191] the words [3056] of this prophecy [4394], and [2532] keep [5083] those things which are written [1125] therein [1722] [846]: for [1063] the time [2540] is at hand [1451].
20 He which testifieth [3140] these things [5023] saith [3004], Surely [3483] I come [2064] quickly [5035]. Amen [281]. Even so [3483], come [2064], Lord [2962] Jesus [2424].
1 Paul [3972], a servant [1401] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], called [2822] to be an apostle [652], separated [873] unto [1519] the gospel [2098] of God [2316],
10 Of [4012] which [3739] salvation [4991] the prophets [4396] have enquired [1567] and [2532] searched diligently [1830], who [3588] prophesied [4395] of [4012] the grace [5485] that should come unto [1519] you [5209]:
11 Searching [2045] what [1519] [5101], or [2228] what manner [4169] of time [2540] the Spirit [4151] of Christ [5547] which [3588] was in [1722] them [846] did signify [1213], when it testified beforehand [4303] the sufferings [3804] of [1519] Christ [5547], and [2532] the glory [1391] that should follow [3326] [5023].
12 Unto whom [3739] it was revealed [601], that [3754] not [3756] unto themselves [1438], but [1161] unto us [2254] they did minister [1247] the things [846], which [3739] are [312] now [3568] reported [312] unto you [5213] by [1223] them that have preached the gospel [2097] unto you [5209] with [1722] the Holy [40] Ghost [4151] sent down [649] from [575] heaven [3772]; which things [3739] the angels [32] desire [1937] to look [3879] into [1519].
53 Who [3748] have received [2983] the law [3551] by [1519] the disposition [1296] of angels [32], and [2532] have [5442] not [3756] kept [5442] it.
38 This [3778] is he [2076], that was [1096] in [1722] the church [1577] in [1722] the wilderness [2048] with [3326] the angel [32] which [3588] spake [2980] to him [846] in [1722] the mount [3735] Sina [4614], and [2532] with our [2257] fathers [3962]: who [3739] received [1209] the lively [2198] oracles [3051] to give [1325] unto us [2254]:
19 Wherefore [5101] then [3767] serveth the law [3551]? It was added [4369] because of [5484] transgressions [3847], till [891] [3739] the seed [4690] should come [2064] to whom [3739] the promise was made [1861]; and it was ordained [1299] by [1223] angels [32] in [1722] the hand [5495] of a mediator [3316].
2 For [1063] if [1487] the word [3056] spoken [2980] by [1223] angels [32] was [1096] stedfast [949], and [2532] every [3956] transgression [3847] and [2532] disobedience [3876] received [2983] a just [1738] recompence of reward [3405];
53 Who [3748] have received [2983] the law [3551] by [1519] the disposition [1296] of angels [32], and [2532] have [5442] not [3756] kept [5442] it.
8 I [1473] am [1510] Alpha [1] and [2532] Omega [5598], the beginning [746] and [2532] the ending [5056], saith [3004] the Lord [2962], which [3588] is [5607] [3801], and [2532] which [3588] was [2258] [3801], and [2532] which [3588] is to come [2064] [3801], the Almighty [3841].
9 I [1473] John [2491], who [3588] also [2532] am your [5216] brother [80], and [2532] companion [4791] in [1722] tribulation [2347], and [2532] in [1722] the kingdom [932] and [2532] patience [5281] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], was [1096] in [1722] the isle [3520] that is called [2564] Patmos [3963], for [1223] the word [3056] of God [2316], and [2532] for [1223] the testimony [3141] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547].
6 And [2532] he said [2036] unto me [3427], These [3778] sayings [3056] are faithful [4103] and [2532] true [228]: and [2532] the Lord [2962] God [2316] of the holy [40] prophets [4396] sent [649] his [846] angel [32] to shew [1166] unto his [846] servants [1401] the things which [3739] must [1163] shortly [1722] [5034] be done [1096].
22 Wherefore [5620] tongues [1100] are [1526] for [1519] a sign [4592], not [3756] to them that believe [4100], but [235] to them that believe not [571]: but [1161] prophesying [4394] serveth not [3756] for them that believe not [571], but [235] for them which believe [4100].
12 Truly [3303] the signs [4592] of an apostle [652] were wrought [2716] among [1722] you [5213] in [1722] all [3956] patience [5281], in [1722] signs [4592], and [2532] wonders [5059], and [2532] mighty deeds [1411].
12 And [2532] this [5124] shall be a sign [4592] unto you [5213]; Ye shall find [2147] the babe [1025] wrapped in swaddling clothes [4683], lying [2749] in [1722] a manger [5336].
11 And ye shall circumcise [05243] the flesh [01320] of your foreskin [06190]; and it shall be a token [0226] of the covenant [01285] betwixt me and you.
12 And God [0430] said [0559], This is the token [0226] of the covenant [01285] which I [0589] make [05414] between me and you and every living [02416] creature [05315] that is with you, for perpetual [05769] generations [01755]:
13 I do set [05414] my bow [07198] in the cloud [06051], and it shall be for a token [0226] of a covenant [01285] between me and the earth [0776].
11 And [2532] he received [2983] the sign [4592] of circumcision [4061], a seal [4973] of the righteousness [1343] of the faith [4102] which [3588] he had yet being [1722] uncircumcised [203]: that [1519] he [846] might be [1511] the father [3962] of all [3956] them that believe [4100], though [1223] they be not circumcised [203]; that [1519] righteousness [1343] might be imputed [3049] unto them [846] also [2532]:
28 For [1063] this [5124] is [2076] my [3450] blood [129] of the new [2537] testament [1242], which [3588] is shed [1632] for [4012] many [4183] for [1519] the remission [859] of sins [266].
27 For [1063] it seemeth [1380] to me [3427] unreasonable [249] to send [3992] a prisoner [1198], and [2532] not withal [3361] to signify [4591] the crimes [156] laid against [2596] him [846].
28 And [1161] there stood up [450] one [1520] of [1537] them [846] named [3686] Agabus [13], and signified [4591] by [1223] the Spirit [4151] that there should be [3195] [1510] great [3173] dearth [3042] throughout [1909] all [3650] the world [3625]: which [3748] [2532] came to pass [1096] in the days of [1909] Claudius [2804] Caesar [2541].
19 [1161] This [5124] spake he [2036], signifying [4591] by what [4169] death [2288] he should glorify [1392] God [2316]. And [2532] when he had spoken [2036] this [5124], he saith [3004] unto him [846], Follow [190] me [3427].
32 That [2443] the saying [3056] of Jesus [2424] might be fulfilled [4137], which [3739] he spake [2036], signifying [4591] what [4169] death [2288] he should [3195] die [599].
33 [1161] This [5124] he said [3004], signifying [4591] what [4169] death [2288] he should [3195] die [599].
3 Blessed [3107] is he that readeth [314], and [2532] they that hear [191] the words [3056] of this prophecy [4394], and [2532] keep [5083] those things which are written [1125] therein [1722] [846]: for [1063] the time [2540] is at hand [1451].
6 And [2532] he said [2036] unto me [3427], These [3778] sayings [3056] are faithful [4103] and [2532] true [228]: and [2532] the Lord [2962] God [2316] of the holy [40] prophets [4396] sent [649] his [846] angel [32] to shew [1166] unto his [846] servants [1401] the things which [3739] must [1163] shortly [1722] [5034] be done [1096].
1 The Revelation [602] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], which [3739] God [2316] gave [1325] unto him [846], to shew [1166] unto his [846] servants [1401] things which [3739] must [1163] shortly [1722] [5034] come to pass [1096]; and [2532] he sent [649] and signified [4591] it by [1223] his [846] angel [32] unto his [846] servant [1401] John [2491]:
20 And [1161] the God [2316] of peace [1515] shall bruise [4937] Satan [4567] under [5259] your [5216] feet [4228] shortly [1722] [5034]. The grace [5485] of our [2257] Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547] be with [3326] you [5216]. Amen [281].
4 But [3303] [3767] Festus [5347] answered [611], that Paul [3972] should be kept [5083] at [1722] Caesarea [2542], and [1161] that he himself [1438] would [3195] depart [1607] [1722] shortly [5034] thither.
18 And [2532] saw [1492] him [846] saying [3004] unto me [3427], Make haste [4692], and [2532] get thee [1831] quickly [5034] [1722] out of [1537] Jerusalem [2419]: for [1360] they will [3858] not [3756] receive [3858] thy [4675] testimony [3141] concerning [4012] me [1700].
7 And [2532], behold [2400], the angel [32] of the Lord [2962] came upon [2186] him, and [2532] a light [5457] shined [2989] in [1722] the prison [3612]: and [1161] he smote [3960] Peter [4074] on the side [4125], and raised [1453] him [846] up [1453], saying [3004], Arise up [450] quickly [1722] [5034]. And [2532] his [846] chains [254] fell off [1601] from [1537] his hands [5495].
8 I tell [3004] you [5213] that [3754] he will [4160] avenge [1557] them [846] speedily [5034] [1722]. Nevertheless [4133] when [687] the Son [5207] of man [444] cometh [2064], shall he find [2147] faith [4102] on [1909] the earth [1093]?
9 Do thy diligence [4704] to come [2064] shortly [5030] unto [4314] me [3165]:
2 That [1519] ye [5209] be [4531] not [3361] soon [5030] shaken [4531] in [575] mind [3563], or [3383] be troubled [2360], neither [3383] by [1223] spirit [4151], nor [3383] by [1223] word [3056], nor [3383] by [1223] letter [1992] as [5613] from [1223] us [2257], as [5613] that [3754] the day [2250] of Christ [5547] is at hand [1764].
24 But [1161] I trust [3982] in [1722] the Lord [2962] that [3754] I [2064] also [2532] myself [846] shall come [2064] shortly [5030].
19 But [1161] I trust [1679] in [1722] the Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] to send [3992] Timotheus [5095] shortly [5030] unto you [5213], that [2443] I also [2504] may be of good comfort [2174], when I know [1097] your [5216] state [4012].
22 Lay [2007] hands [5495] suddenly [5030] on [2007] no man [3367], neither [3366] be partaker [2841] of other [245] men's sins [266]: keep [5083] thyself [4572] pure [53].
6 I marvel [2296] that [3754] ye are [3346] so [3779] soon [5030] removed [3346] from [575] him that called [2564] you [5209] into [1722] the grace [5485] of Christ [5547] unto [1519] another [2087] gospel [2098]:
31 The Jews [2453] then [3767] which [3588] were [5607] with [3326] her [846] in [1722] the house [3614], and [2532] comforted [3888] her [846], when they saw [1492] Mary [3137], that [3754] she rose up [450] hastily [5030] and [2532] went out [1831], followed [190] her [846], saying [3004], [3754] She goeth [5217] unto [1519] the grave [3419] to [2443] weep [2799] there [1563].
6 And [1161] he said [2036], An hundred [1540] measures [943] of oil [1637]. And [2532] he said [2036] unto him [846], Take [1209] thy [4675] bill [1121], and [2532] sit down [2523] quickly [5030], and write [1125] fifty [4004].
21 So [2532] that [1565] servant [1401] came [3854], and shewed [518] his [846] lord [2962] these things [5023]. Then [5119] the master of the house [3617] being angry [3710] said [2036] to his [846] servant [1401], Go out [1831] quickly [5030] into [1519] the streets [4113] and [2532] lanes [4505] of the city [4172], and [2532] bring in [1521] hither [5602] the poor [4434], and [2532] the maimed [376], and [2532] the halt [5560], and [2532] the blind [5185].
19 But [1161] I will come [2064] to [4314] you [5209] shortly [5030], if [1437] the Lord [2962] will [2309], and [2532] will know [1097], not [3756] the speech [3056] of them which are puffed up [5448], but [235] the power [1411].
22 Confirming [1991] the souls [5590] of the disciples [3101], and exhorting them [3870] to continue [1696] in the faith [4102], and [2532] that [3754] we [2248] must [1163] through [1223] much [4183] tribulation [2347] enter [1525] into [1519] the kingdom [932] of God [2316].
12 Neither [2532] [3756] is there [2076] salvation [4991] in [1722] any [3762] other [243]: for [1063] there is [2076] none [3777] other [2087] name [3686] under [5259] heaven [3772] given [1325] among [1722] men [444], whereby [1722] [3739] we [2248] must [1163] be saved [4982].
9 For [1063] as yet [3764] they knew [1492] not [3764] the scripture [1124], that [3754] he [846] must [1163] rise again [450] from [1537] the dead [3498].
14 And [2532] as [2531] Moses [3475] lifted up [5312] the serpent [3789] in [1722] the wilderness [2048], even so [3779] must [1163] the Son [5207] of man [444] be lifted up [5312]:
27 Thou [4571] oughtest [1163] therefore [3767] to have put [906] my [3450] money [694] to the exchangers [5133], and [2532] then at my coming [2064] I [1473] should [302] have received [2865] mine own [1699] with [4862] usury [5110].
33 Shouldest [1163] not [3756] thou [4571] also [2532] have had compassion [1653] on thy [4675] fellowservant [4889], even [2532] as [5613] I [1473] had pity [1653] on thee [4571]?
6 The husbandman [1092] that laboureth [2872] must be [1163] first [4413] partaker [3335] of the fruits [2590].
29 Then [1161] Peter [4074] and [2532] the other apostles [652] answered [611] and said [2036], We ought [1163] to obey [3980] God [2316] rather [3123] than [2228] men [444].
11 And [2532] great [3173] fear [5401] came [1096] upon [1909] all [3650] the church [1577], and [2532] upon [1909] as many as [3956] heard [191] these things [5023].
20 Our [2257] fathers [3962] worshipped [4352] in [1722] this [5129] mountain [3735]; and [2532] ye [5210] say [3004], that [3754] in [1722] Jerusalem [2414] is [2076] the place [5117] where [3699] men ought [1163] to worship [4352].
14 But [1161] when [3752] ye shall see [1492] the abomination [946] of desolation [2050], spoken [4483] of by [5259] Daniel [1158] the prophet [4396], standing [2476] [2476] where [3699] it ought [1163] not [3756], (let him that readeth [314] understand [3539] then [5119] let them [5343] that be in [1722] Judaea [2449] flee [5343] to [1519] the mountains [3735]:
16 And [1161] ought [1163] not [3756] this woman [5026], being [5607] a daughter [2364] of Abraham [11], whom [3739] Satan [4567] hath bound [1210], lo [2400], these eighteen [1176] [2532] [3638] years [2094], be loosed [3089] from [575] this [5127] bond [1199] on the sabbath [4521] day [2250]?
14 And [1161] the ruler of the synagogue [752] answered [611] with indignation [23], because [3754] that Jesus [2424] had healed [2323] on the sabbath [4521] day, and said [3004] unto the people [3793], There are [1526] six [1803] days [2250] in [1722] which [3739] men ought [1163] to work [2038]: in [1722] them [5025] therefore [3767] come [2064] and be healed [2323], and [2532] not [3361] on the sabbath [4521] day [2250].
49 And [2532] he said [2036] unto [4314] them [846], How [5101] is it that [3754] ye sought [2212] me [3165]? wist ye [1492] not [3756] that [3754] I [3165] must [1163] be [1511] about [1722] my [3450] Father's business [3962]?
31 But [1161] he spake [3004] the more [3123] vehemently [1537] [4053], If [1437] I [3165] should [1163] die with [4880] thee [4671], I will not [3364] deny [533] thee [4571] in any wise [3364]. Likewise [5615] also [1161] [2532] said they [3004] all [3956].
35 Peter [4074] said [3004] unto him [846], Though [2579] I [3165] should [1163] die [599] with [4862] thee [4671], yet [3364] will I [533] not [3364] deny [533] thee [4571]. Likewise [3668] also [2532] said [2036] all [3956] the disciples [3101].
21 From [575] that time forth [5119] began [756] Jesus [2424] to shew [1166] unto his [846] disciples [3101], how that [3754] he [846] must [1163] go [565] unto [1519] Jerusalem [2414], and [2532] suffer [3958] many things [4183] of [575] the elders [4245] and [2532] chief priests [749] and [2532] scribes [1122], and [2532] be killed [615], and [2532] be raised again [1453] the third [5154] day [2250].
9 After [3326] this [5023] I beheld [1492], and [2532], lo [2400], a great [4183] multitude [3793], which [3739] no man [3762] could [1410] number [705] [846], of [1537] all [3956] nations [1484], and [2532] kindreds [5443], and [2532] people [2992], and [2532] tongues [1100], stood [2476] before [1799] the throne [2362], and [2532] before [1799] the Lamb [721], clothed [4016] with white [3022] robes [4749], and [2532] palms [5404] in [1722] their [846] hands [5495];
5 Of [1537] the tribe [5443] of Juda [2455] were sealed [4972] twelve [1427] thousand [5505]. Of [1537] the tribe [5443] of Reuben [4502] were sealed [4972] twelve [1427] thousand [5505]. Of [1537] the tribe [5443] of Gad [1045] were sealed [4972] twelve [1427] thousand [5505].
3 Blessed [3107] is he that readeth [314], and [2532] they that hear [191] the words [3056] of this prophecy [4394], and [2532] keep [5083] those things which are written [1125] therein [1722] [846]: for [1063] the time [2540] is at hand [1451].
1 James [2385], a servant [1401] of God [2316] and [2532] of the Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], to the twelve [1427] tribes [5443] which [1722] are scattered abroad [1290], greeting [5463].
1 Paul [3972], a servant [1401] of God [2316], and [1161] an apostle [652] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], according to [2596] the faith [4102] of God's [2316] elect [1588], and [2532] the acknowledging [1922] of the truth [225] which [3588] is after [2596] godliness [2150];
1 Paul [3972] and [2532] Timotheus [5095], the servants [1401] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], to all [3956] the saints [40] in [1722] Christ [5547] Jesus [2424] which are [5607] at [1722] Philippi [5375], with [4862] the bishops [1985] and [2532] deacons [1249]:
10 For [1063] do I [3982] now [737] persuade [3982] men [444], or [2228] God [2316]? or [2228] do I seek [2212] to please [700] men [444]? for [1063] if [1487] I [700] yet [2089] pleased [700] men [444], I should [302] not [3756] be [2252] the servant [1401] of Christ [5547].
1 Paul [3972], a servant [1401] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], called [2822] to be an apostle [652], separated [873] unto [1519] the gospel [2098] of God [2316],
20 And when he came [07127] to the den [01358], he cried [02200] with a lamentable [06088] voice [07032] unto Daniel [01841]: and the king [04430] spake [06032] and said [0560] to Daniel [01841], O Daniel [01841], servant [05649] of the living [02417] God [0426], is thy God [0426], whom thou servest [06399] continually [08411], able [03202] to deliver [07804] thee from [04481] the lions [0744]?
49 But Aaron [0175] and his sons [01121] offered [06999] upon the altar [04196] of the burnt offering [05930], and on the altar [04196] of incense [07004], and were appointed for all the work [04399] of the place most [06944] holy [06944], and to make an atonement [03722] for Israel [03478], according to all that Moses [04872] the servant [05650] of God [0430] had commanded [06680].
3 And [2532] there shall be [2071] no [3756] more [2089] [3956] curse [2652]: but [2532] the throne [2362] of God [2316] and [2532] of the Lamb [721] shall be [2071] in [1722] it [846]; and [2532] his [846] servants [1401] shall serve [3000] him [846]:
2 For [3754] true [228] and [2532] righteous [1342] are his [846] judgments [2920]: for [3754] he hath judged [2919] the great [3173] whore [4204], which [3748] did corrupt [5351] the earth [1093] with [1722] her [846] fornication [4202], and [2532] hath avenged [1556] the blood [129] of his [846] servants [1401] at [1537] her [846] hand [5495].
3 Saying [3004], Hurt [91] not [3361] the earth [1093], neither [3383] the sea [2281], nor [3383] the trees [1186], till [891] [3739] we have sealed [4972] [4972] the servants [1401] of our [2257] God [2316] in [1909] their [846] foreheads [3359].
20 Notwithstanding [235] I have [2192] a few things [3641] against [2596] thee [4675], because [3754] thou sufferest [1439] that woman [1135] Jezebel [2403], which [3588] calleth [3004] herself [1438] a prophetess [4398], to teach [1321] and [2532] to seduce [4105] my [1699] servants [1401] to commit fornication [4203], and [2532] to eat [5315] things sacrificed unto idols [1494].
16 As [5613] free [1658], and [2532] not [3361] using [2192] your liberty [1657] for [5613] a cloke [1942] of maliciousness [2549], but [235] as [5613] the servants [1401] of God [2316].
24 Then [1534] cometh the end [5056], when [3752] he shall have delivered up [3860] the kingdom [932] to God [2316], even [2532] the Father [3962]; when [3752] he shall have put down [2673] all [3956] rule [746] and [2532] all [3956] authority [1849] and [2532] power [1411].
25 For [1063] he [846] must [1163] reign [936], till [891] [3739] he hath put [302] [5087] all [3956] enemies [2190] under [5259] his [846] feet [4228].
26 The last [2078] enemy [2190] that shall be destroyed [2673] is death [2288].
27 For [1063] he hath put [5293] all things [3956] under [5259] his [846] feet [4228]. But [1161] when [3752] he saith [2036] [3754] all things [3956] are put under [5293] him, it is manifest [1212] that [3754] he is excepted [1622], which did put [5293] all things [3956] under [5293] him [846].
28 And [1161] when [3752] all things [3956] shall be subdued [5293] unto him [846], then [5119] shall [5293] the Son [5207] also [2532] himself [846] be subject [5293] unto him that put [5293] all things [3956] under [5293] him [846], that [2443] God [2316] may be [5600] all [3956] in [1722] all [3956].
32 But [1161] of [4012] that [1565] day [2250] and [2532] that hour [5610] knoweth [1492] no man [3762], no, not [3761] the angels [32] which [3588] are in [1722] heaven [3772], neither [3761] the Son [5207], but [1508] the Father [3962].
27 All things [3956] are delivered [3860] unto me [3427] of [5259] my [3450] Father [3962]: and [2532] no man [3762] knoweth [1921] the Son [5207], but [1508] the Father [3962]; neither [3761] knoweth [1921] any man [5100] the Father [3962], save [1508] the Son [5207], and he [2532] to [3739] whomsoever [1437] the Son [5207] will [1014] reveal [601] him.
7 Now [3568] they have known [1097] that [3754] all things [3956] whatsoever [3745] thou hast given [1325] me [3427] are [2076] of [3844] thee [4675].
8 For [3754] I have given [1325] unto them [846] the words [4487] which [3739] thou gavest [1325] me [3427]; and [2532] they [846] have received [2983] them, and [2532] have known [1097] surely [230] that [3754] I came out [1831] from [3844] thee [4675], and [2532] they have believed [4100] that [3754] thou [4771] didst send [649] me [3165].
10 Believest thou [4100] not [3756] that [3754] I [1473] am [2076] in [1722] the Father [3962], and [2532] the Father [3962] in [1722] me [1698]? the words [4487] that [3739] I [1473] speak [2980] unto you [5213] I speak [2980] not [3756] of [575] myself [1683]: but [1161] the Father [3962] that dwelleth [3306] in [1722] me [1698], he [846] doeth [4160] the works [2041].
49 For [3754] I [1473] have [2980] not [3756] spoken [2980] of [1537] myself [1683]; but [235] the Father [3962] which sent [3992] me [3165], he [846] gave [1325] me [3427] a commandment [1785], what [5101] I should say [2036], and [2532] what [5101] I should speak [2980].
28 Then [5119] said [2036] Jesus [2424] unto them [846], When [3752] ye have lifted up [5312] the Son [5207] of man [444], then [3767] shall ye know [1097] that [3754] I [1473] am [1510] he, and [2532] that I do [4160] nothing [3762] of [575] myself [1683]; but [235] as [2531] my [3450] Father [3962] hath taught [1321] me [3165], I speak [2980] these things [5023].
16 Jesus [2424] answered [611] them [846], and [2532] said [2036], My [1699] doctrine [1322] is [2076] not [3756] mine [1699], but [235] his that sent [3992] me [3165].
19 Then [3767] answered [611] Jesus [2424] and [2532] said [2036] unto them [846], Verily [281], verily [281], I say [3004] unto you [5213], The Son [5207] can [1410] [3756] do [4160] nothing [3762] of [575] himself [1438], but [3362] what [5100] he seeth [991] the Father [3962] do [4160]: for [1063] what things soever [3739] [302] he [1565] doeth [4160], these [5023] also [2532] doeth [4160] the Son [5207] likewise [3668].
20 For [1063] the Father [3962] loveth [5368] the Son [5207], and [2532] sheweth [1166] him [846] all things [3956] that [3739] himself [846] doeth [4160]: and [2532] he will shew [1166] him [846] greater [3187] works [2041] than [3187] these [5130], that [2443] ye [5210] may marvel [2296].
3 Blessed [3107] is he that readeth [314], and [2532] they that hear [191] the words [3056] of this prophecy [4394], and [2532] keep [5083] those things which are written [1125] therein [1722] [846]: for [1063] the time [2540] is at hand [1451].
29 The secret [05641] things belong unto the LORD [03068] our God [0430]: but those things which are revealed [01540] belong unto us and to our children [01121] for [05704] ever [05769], that we may do [06213] all the words [01697] of this law [08451].
1 In the third [07969] year [08141] of Cyrus [03566] king [04428] of Persia [06539] a thing [01697] was revealed [01540] unto Daniel [01840], whose name [08034] was called [07121] Belteshazzar [01095]; and the thing [01697] was true [0571], but the time appointed [06635] was long [01419]: and he understood [0995] the thing [01697], and had understanding [0998] of the vision [04758].
28 But [01297] there is [0383] a God [0426] in heaven [08065] that revealeth [01541] secrets [07328], and maketh known [03046] to the king [04430] Nebuchadnezzar [05020] what [04101] shall be [01934] in the latter [0320] days [03118]. Thy dream [02493], and the visions [02376] of thy head [07217] upon [05922] thy bed [04903], are these [01836];
29 As for thee [0607], O king [04430], thy thoughts [07476] came [05559] into thy mind upon [05922] thy bed [04903], what [04101] should come to pass [01934] hereafter [0311] [01836]: and he that revealeth [01541] secrets [07328] maketh known [03046] to thee what [04101] shall come to pass [01934].
22 He revealeth [01541] the deep [05994] and secret things [05642]: he knoweth [03046] what [04101] is in the darkness [02816], and the light [05094] dwelleth [08271] with him [05974].
16 Then he openeth [01540] the ears [0241] of men [0582], and sealeth [02856] their instruction [04561],
7 Surely the Lord [0136] GOD [03069] will do [06213] nothing [01697], but he revealeth [01540] his secret [05475] unto his servants [05650] the prophets [05030].
13 But [235] rejoice [5463], inasmuch as [2526] ye are partakers [2841] of Christ's [5547] sufferings [3804]; that [2443], when [1722] his [846] glory [1391] shall be revealed [602], ye may be glad [5463] also [2532] with exceeding joy [21].
7 That [2443] the trial [1383] of your [5216] faith [4102], being much [4183] more precious [5093] than of gold [5553] that perisheth [622], though [1223] [1161] it be tried [1381] with fire [4442], might be found [2147] unto [1519] praise [1868] and [2532] honour [5092] and [2532] glory [1391] at [1722] the appearing [602] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547]:
7 So that [5620] ye [5209] come behind [5302] in [1722] no [3361] [3367] gift [5486]; waiting for [553] the coming [602] of our [2257] Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547]:
7 And [2532] to you [5213] who are troubled [2346] rest [425] with [3326] us [2257], when [1722] the Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] shall be revealed [602] from [575] heaven [3772] with [3326] his [846] mighty [1411] angels [32],
19 For [1063] the earnest expectation [603] of the creature [2937] waiteth [553] for the manifestation [602] of the sons [5207] of God [2316].
5 Remember [3421] therefore [3767] from whence [4159] thou art fallen [1601], and [2532] repent [3340], and [2532] do [4160] the first [4413] works [2041]; or else [1490] I will come [2064] unto thee [4671] quickly [5035], and [2532] will remove [2795] thy [4675] candlestick [3087] out of [1537] his [846] place [5117], except [3362] thou repent [3340].
5 Which [3739] in [1722] other [2087] ages [1074] was [1107] not [3756] made known [1107] unto the sons [5207] of men [444], as [5613] it is [601] now [3568] revealed [601] unto his [846] holy [40] apostles [652] and [2532] prophets [4396] by [1722] the Spirit [4151];
6 [1161] Now [3570], brethren [80], if [1437] I come [2064] unto [4314] you [5209] speaking [2980] with tongues [1100], what [5101] shall I profit [5623] you [5209], except [3362] I shall speak [2980] to you [5213] either [2228] by [1722] revelation [602], or [2228] by [1722] knowledge [1108], or [2228] by [1722] prophesying [4394], or [2228] by [1722] doctrine [1322]?
10 But [1161] God [2316] hath revealed [601] them unto us [2254] by [1223] his [846] Spirit [4151]: for [1063] the Spirit [4151] searcheth [2045] all things [3956], yea [2532], the deep things [899] of God [2316].
25 Now [1161] to him that is of power [1410] to stablish [4741] you [5209] according [2596] to my [3450] gospel [2098], and [2532] the preaching [2782] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], according [2596] to the revelation [602] of the mystery [3466], which was kept secret [4601] since the world began [5550] [166],
32 A light [5457] to [1519] lighten [602] the Gentiles [1484], and [2532] the glory [1391] of thy [4675] people [2992] Israel [2474].
4 Being made [1096] so much [5118] better than [2909] the angels [32], as [3745] he hath by inheritance obtained [2816] a more excellent [1313] name [3686] than [3844] they [846].
2 In the first [0259] year [08141] of his reign [04427] I Daniel [01840] understood [0995] by books [05612] the number [04557] of the years [08141], whereof the word [01697] of the LORD [03068] came to Jeremiah [03414] the prophet [05030], that he would accomplish [04390] seventy [07657] years [08141] in the desolations [02723] of Jerusalem [03389].
1 In the third [07969] year [08141] of the reign [04438] of king [04428] Belshazzar [01112] a vision [02377] appeared [07200] unto me, even unto me Daniel [01840], after [0310] that which appeared [07200] unto me at the first [08462].
9 Then [2532] saith he [3004] unto me [3427], See [3708] thou do it not [3361]: for [1063] I am [1510] thy [4675] fellowservant [4889], and [2532] of thy [4675] brethren [80] the prophets [4396], and [2532] of them which keep [5083] the sayings [3056] of this [5127] book [975]: worship [4352] God [2316].
10 And [2532] I fell [4098] at [1715] his [846] feet [4228] to worship [4352] him [846]. And [2532] he said [3004] unto me [3427], See [3708] thou do it not [3361]: I am [1510] thy [4675] fellowservant [4889], and [2532] of thy [4675] brethren [80] that have [2192] the testimony [3141] of Jesus [2424]: worship [4352] God [2316]: for [1063] the testimony [3141] of Jesus [2424] is [2076] the spirit [4151] of prophecy [4394].
7 Surely the Lord [0136] GOD [03069] will do [06213] nothing [01697], but he revealeth [01540] his secret [05475] unto his servants [05650] the prophets [05030].
5 They hatch [01234] cockatrice [06848]' eggs [01000], and weave [0707] the spider's [05908] web [06980]: he that eateth [0398] of their eggs [01000] dieth [04191], and that which is crushed [02116] breaketh out [01234] into a viper [0660].
51 And [2532] he saith [3004] unto him [846], Verily [281], verily [281], I say [3004] unto you [5213], Hereafter [737] [575] ye shall see [3700] heaven [3772] open [455], and [2532] the angels [32] of God [2316] ascending [305] and [2532] descending [2597] upon [1909] the Son [5207] of man [444].
19 And I said [0559] unto the angel [04397] that talked [01696] with me, What be these? And he answered [0559] me, These are the horns [07161] which have scattered [02219] Judah [03063], Israel [03478], and Jerusalem [03389].
10 And, behold, an hand [03027] touched [05060] me, which set [05128] me upon my knees [01290] and upon the palms [03709] of my hands [03027].
21 Yea, whiles I was speaking [01696] in prayer [08605], even the man [0376] Gabriel [01403], whom I had seen [07200] in the vision [02377] at the beginning [08462], being caused to fly [03286] swiftly [03288], touched [05060] me about the time [06256] of the evening [06153] oblation [04503].
16 And I heard [08085] a man's [0120] voice [06963] between the banks of Ulai [0195], which called [07121], and said [0559], Gabriel [01403], make this [01975] man to understand [0995] the vision [04758].
15 And it came to pass, when I, even I Daniel [01840], had seen [07200] the vision [02377], and sought [01245] for the meaning [0998], then, behold, there stood [05975] before me as the appearance [04758] of a man [01397].
52 And [2532] sent [649] messengers [32] before [4253] his [846] face [4383]: and [2532] they went [4198], and entered [1525] into [1519] a village [2968] of the Samaritans [4541], to [5620] make ready [2090] for him [846].
24 And [1161] they came to him [4334], and awoke [1326] him [846], saying [3004], Master [1988], master [1988], we perish [622]. Then [1161] he arose [1453], and rebuked [2008] the wind [417] and [2532] the raging [2830] of the water [5204]: and [2532] they ceased [3973], and [2532] there was [1096] a calm [1055].
10 For [1063] this [3778] is [2076] he, of [4012] whom [3739] it is written [1125], Behold [2400], I [1473] send [649] my [3450] messenger [32] before [4253] thy [4675] face [4383], which [3739] shall prepare [2680] thy [4675] way [3598] before [1715] thee [4675].
1 And [2532] there appeared [3700] a great [3173] wonder [4592] in [1722] heaven [3772]; a woman [1135] clothed [4016] with the sun [2246], and [2532] the moon [4582] under [5270] her [846] feet [4228], and [2532] upon [1909] her [846] head [2776] a crown [4735] of twelve [1427] stars [792]:
33 [1161] This [5124] he said [3004], signifying [4591] what [4169] death [2288] he should [3195] die [599].
19 [1161] This [5124] spake he [2036], signifying [4591] by what [4169] death [2288] he should glorify [1392] God [2316]. And [2532] when he had spoken [2036] this [5124], he saith [3004] unto him [846], Follow [190] me [3427].
32 That [2443] the saying [3056] of Jesus [2424] might be fulfilled [4137], which [3739] he spake [2036], signifying [4591] what [4169] death [2288] he should [3195] die [599].
33 [1161] This [5124] he said [3004], signifying [4591] what [4169] death [2288] he should [3195] die [599].
27 For [1063] it seemeth [1380] to me [3427] unreasonable [249] to send [3992] a prisoner [1198], and [2532] not withal [3361] to signify [4591] the crimes [156] laid against [2596] him [846].
28 And [1161] there stood up [450] one [1520] of [1537] them [846] named [3686] Agabus [13], and signified [4591] by [1223] the Spirit [4151] that there should be [3195] [1510] great [3173] dearth [3042] throughout [1909] all [3650] the world [3625]: which [3748] [2532] came to pass [1096] in the days of [1909] Claudius [2804] Caesar [2541].
16 Behold [2400], I [1473] send [649] you [5209] forth [649] as [5613] sheep [4263] in [1722] the midst [3319] of wolves [3074]: be ye [1096] therefore [3767] wise [5429] as [5613] serpents [3789], and [2532] harmless [185] as [5613] doves [4058].
2 Now [1161] the names [3686] of the twelve [1427] apostles [652] are [2076] these [5023]; The first [4413], Simon [4613], who [3588] is called [3004] Peter [4074], and [2532] Andrew [406] his [846] brother [80]; James [2385] the son of [3588] Zebedee [2199], and [2532] John [2491] his [846] brother [80];
8 But [1161], beloved [27], be [2990] not [3361] [5209] ignorant [2990] of this one [1520] thing [5124], that [3754] one [3391] day [2250] is with [3844] the Lord [2962] as [5613] a thousand [5507] years [2094], and [2532] a thousand [5507] years [2094] as [5613] one [3391] day [2250].
8 I tell [3004] you [5213] that [3754] he will [4160] avenge [1557] them [846] speedily [5034] [1722]. Nevertheless [4133] when [687] the Son [5207] of man [444] cometh [2064], shall he find [2147] faith [4102] on [1909] the earth [1093]?
35 And [2532] he sat down [2523], and called [5455] the twelve [1427], and [2532] saith [3004] unto them [846], If any man [1536] desire [2309] to be [1511] first [4413], the same shall be [2071] last [2078] of all [3956], and [2532] servant [1249] of all [3956].
26 But [1161] it shall [2071] not [3756] be [2071] so [3779] among [1722] you [5213]: but [235] whosoever [3739] [1437] will [2309] be [1096] great [3173] among [1722] you [5213], let him be [2077] your [5216] minister [1249];
14 And [2532] deceiveth [4105] them that dwell [2730] on [1909] the earth [1093] by [1223] the means of those miracles [4592] which [3739] he [846] had power [1325] to do [4160] in the sight [1799] of the beast [2342]; saying [3004] to them that dwell [2730] on [1909] the earth [1093], that they should make [4160] an image [1504] to the beast [2342], which [3739] had [2192] the wound [4127] by a sword [3162], and [2532] did live [2198].
2 And [2532] I saw [1492] another [243] angel [32] ascending [305] [305] from [575] the east [395] [2246], having [2192] the seal [4973] of the living [2198] God [2316]: and [2532] he cried [2896] with a loud [3173] voice [5456] to the four [5064] angels [32], to whom [3739] it [846] was given [1325] to hurt [91] the earth [1093] and [2532] the sea [2281],
21 To him [846] that overcometh [3528] will I grant [1325] to sit [2523] with [3326] me [1700] in [1722] my [3450] throne [2362], even [2504] as [5613] I also [2504] overcame [3528], and [2532] am set down [2523] with [3326] my [3450] Father [3962] in [1722] his [846] throne [2362].
1 And [2532] he shewed [1166] me [3427] a pure [2513] river [4215] of water [5204] of life [2222], clear [2986] as [5613] crystal [2930], proceeding [1607] out of [1537] the throne [2362] of God [2316] and [2532] of the Lamb [721].
9 And [2532] there came [2064] unto [4314] me [3165] one of [1520] the seven [2033] angels [32] which [3588] had [2192] the seven [2033] vials [5357] full [1073] of the seven [2033] last [2078] plagues [4127], and [2532] talked [2980] with [3326] me [1700], saying [3004], Come hither [1204], I will shew [1166] thee [4671] the bride [3565], the Lamb's [721] wife [1135].
1 And [2532] there came [2064] one [1520] of [1537] the seven [2033] angels [32] which [3588] had [2192] the seven [2033] vials [5357], and [2532] talked [2980] with [3326] me [1700], saying [3004] unto me [3427], Come hither [1204]; I will shew [1166] unto thee [4671] the judgment [2917] of the great [3173] whore [4204] that sitteth [2521] upon [1909] many [4183] waters [5204]:
1 After [3326] this [5023] I looked [1492], and [2532], behold [2400], a door [2374] was opened [455] in [1722] heaven [3772]: and [2532] the first [4413] voice [5456] which [3739] I heard [191] was as it were of [5613] a trumpet [4536] talking [2980] with [3326] me [1700]; which said [3004], Come up [305] hither [5602], and [2532] I will shew [1166] thee [4671] things which [3739] must [1163] be [1096] hereafter [3326] [5023].
1 After [3326] these things [5023] Jesus [2424] shewed [5319] himself [1438] again [3825] to the disciples [3101] at [1909] the sea [2281] of Tiberias [5085]; and [1161] on this wise [3779] shewed [5319] he himself.
11 This [5026] beginning [746] of miracles [4592] did [4160] Jesus [2424] in [1722] Cana [2580] of Galilee [1056], and [2532] manifested forth [5319] his [846] glory [1391]; and [2532] his [846] disciples [3101] believed [4100] on [1519] him [846].
4 And [2532] when the chief Shepherd [750] shall appear [5319], ye shall receive [2865] a crown [4735] of glory [1391] that fadeth not away [262].
4 When [3752] Christ [5547], who is our [2257] life [2222], shall appear [5319], then [5119] shall [5319] ye [5210] also [2532] appear [5319] with [4862] him [846] in [1722] glory [1391].
20 Who verily [3303] was foreordained [4267] before [4253] the foundation [2602] of the world [2889], but [1161] was manifest [5319] in [1909] these last [2078] times [5550] for [1223] you [5209],
2 (For [2532] the life [2222] was manifested [5319], and [2532] we have seen [3708] it, and [2532] bear witness [3140], and [2532] shew [518] unto you [5213] that eternal [166] life [2222], which [3748] was [2258] with [4314] the Father [3962], and [2532] was manifested [5319] unto us [2254];)
16 And [2532] without controversy [3672] great [3173] is [2076] the mystery [3466] of godliness [2150]: God [2316] was manifest [5319] in [1722] the flesh [4561], justified [1344] in [1722] the Spirit [4151], seen [3700] of angels [32], preached [2784] unto [1722] the Gentiles [1484], believed on [4100] in [1722] the world [2889], received up [353] into [1722] glory [1391].
1 After [3326] these things [5023] Jesus [2424] shewed [5319] himself [1438] again [3825] to the disciples [3101] at [1909] the sea [2281] of Tiberias [5085]; and [1161] on this wise [3779] shewed [5319] he himself.
2 But [235] have renounced [550] the hidden things [2927] of dishonesty [152], not [3361] walking [4043] in [1722] craftiness [3834], nor [3366] handling [1389] the word [3056] of God [2316] deceitfully [1389]; but [235] by manifestation [5321] of the truth [225] commending [4921] ourselves [1438] to [4314] every [3956] man's [444] conscience [4893] in the sight [1799] of God [2316].
7 But [1161] the manifestation [5321] of the Spirit [4151] is given [1325] to every man [1538] to [4314] profit withal [4851].
13 Looking for [4327] that blessed [3107] hope [1680], and [2532] the glorious [1391] appearing [2015] of the great [3173] God [2316] and [2532] our [2257] Saviour [4990] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547];
14 That thou [4571] keep [5083] this commandment [1785] without spot [784], unrebukeable [423], until [3360] the appearing [2015] of our [2257] Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547]:
8 And [2532] then [5119] shall [601] that Wicked [459] be revealed [601], whom [3739] the Lord [2962] shall consume [355] with the spirit [4151] of his [846] mouth [4750], and [2532] shall destroy [2673] with the brightness [2015] of his [846] coming [3952]:
10 But [1161] is [5319] now [3568] made manifest [5319] by [1223] the appearing [2015] of our [2257] Saviour [4990] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], who [3303] hath abolished [2673] death [2288], and [1161] hath brought [5461] life [2222] and [2532] immortality [861] to light [5461] through [1223] the gospel [2098]:
3 And [2532] he that sat [2521] was [2258] to look upon [3706] like [3664] a jasper [2393] and [2532] a sardine [4555] stone [3037]: and [2532] there was a rainbow [2463] round about [2943] the throne [2362], in sight [3706] like [3664] unto an emerald [4664].
17 And [2532] thus [3779] I saw [1492] the horses [2462] in [1722] the vision [3706], and [2532] them that sat [2521] on [1909] them [846], having [2192] breastplates [2382] of fire [4447], and [2532] of jacinth [5191], and [2532] brimstone [2306]: and [2532] the heads [2776] of the horses [2462] were as [5613] the heads [2776] of lions [3023]; and [2532] out of [1537] their [846] mouths [4750] issued [1607] fire [4442] and [2532] smoke [2586] and [2532] brimstone [2303].
17 And [2532] it shall come to pass [2071] in [1722] the last [2078] days [2250], saith [3004] God [2316], I will pour out [1632] of [575] my [3450] Spirit [4151] upon [1909] all [3956] flesh [4561]: and [2532] your [5216] sons [5207] and [2532] your [5216] daughters [2364] shall prophesy [4395], and [2532] your [5216] young men [3495] shall see [3700] visions [3706], and [2532] your [5216] old men [4245] shall dream [1798] dreams [1797]:
9 And [2532] a vision [3705] appeared [3700] to Paul [3972] in [1223] the night [3571]; There stood [2258] [2476] a man [5100] [435] of Macedonia [3110], and prayed [3870] him [846], [2532] saying [3004], Come over [1224] into [1519] Macedonia [3109], and help [997] us [2254].
10 And [1161] there was [2258] a certain [5100] disciple [3101] at [1722] Damascus [1154], named [3686] Ananias [367]; and [2532] to [4314] him [846] said [2036] the Lord [2962] in [1722] a vision [3705], Ananias [367]. And [1161] he said [2036], Behold [2400], I [1473] am here, Lord [2962].
9 And [2532] as they [846] came down [2597] from [575] the mountain [3735], Jesus [2424] charged [1781] them [846], saying [3004], Tell [2036] the vision [3705] to no man [3367], until [2193] [3739] the Son [5207] of man [444] be risen again [450] from [1537] the dead [3498].
1 It is [4851] not [3756] expedient [4851] for me [3427] doubtless [1211] to glory [2744]. [1063] I will come [2064] to [1519] visions [3701] and [2532] revelations [602] of the Lord [2962].
19 Whereupon [3606], O king [935] Agrippa [67], I was [1096] not [3756] disobedient [545] unto the heavenly [3770] vision [3701]:
22 And [1161] when he came out [1831], he could [1410] not [3756] speak [2980] unto them [846]: and [2532] they perceived [1921] that [3754] he had seen [3708] a vision [3701] in [1722] the temple [3485]: for [2532] he [846] beckoned [2258] [1269] unto them [846], and [2532] remained [1265] speechless [2974].
28 But [01297] there is [0383] a God [0426] in heaven [08065] that revealeth [01541] secrets [07328], and maketh known [03046] to the king [04430] Nebuchadnezzar [05020] what [04101] shall be [01934] in the latter [0320] days [03118]. Thy dream [02493], and the visions [02376] of thy head [07217] upon [05922] thy bed [04903], are these [01836];
22 He revealeth [01541] the deep [05994] and secret things [05642]: he knoweth [03046] what [04101] is in the darkness [02816], and the light [05094] dwelleth [08271] with him [05974].
19 Then [0116] was the secret [07328] revealed [01541] unto Daniel [01841] in a night [03916] vision [02376]. Then [0116] Daniel [01841] blessed [01289] the God [0426] of heaven [08065].
30 Then Saul's [07586] anger [0639] was kindled [02734] against Jonathan [03083], and he said [0559] unto him, Thou son [01121] of the perverse [05753] rebellious [04780] woman, do not I know [03045] that thou hast chosen [0977] the son [01121] of Jesse [03448] to thine own confusion [01322], and unto the confusion [01322] of thy mother's [0517] nakedness [06172]?
4 And I thought [0559] to advertise [01540] [0241] thee, saying [0559], Buy [07069] it before the inhabitants [03427], and before the elders [02205] of my people [05971]. If thou wilt redeem [01350] it, redeem [01350] it: but if thou wilt not redeem [01350] it, then tell [05046] me, that I may know [03045]: for there is none to redeem [01350] it beside [02108] thee; and I am after [0310] thee. And he said [0559], I will redeem [01350] it.
31 Then the LORD [03068] opened [01540] the eyes [05869] of Balaam [01109], and he saw [07200] the angel [04397] of the LORD [03068] standing [05324] in the way [01870], and his sword [02719] drawn [08025] in his hand [03027]: and he bowed down [06915] his head, and fell flat [07812] on his face [0639].
1 The elders [4245] which are among [1722] you [5213] I exhort [3870], who [3588] am also an elder [4850], and [2532] a witness [3144] of the sufferings [3804] of Christ [5547], and also [2532] a partaker [2844] of the glory [1391] that shall [3195] be revealed [601]:
5 Who [3588] are kept [5432] by [1722] the power [1411] of God [2316] through [1223] faith [4102] unto [1519] salvation [4991] ready [2092] to be revealed [601] in [1722] the last [2078] time [2540].
8 And [2532] then [5119] shall [601] that Wicked [459] be revealed [601], whom [3739] the Lord [2962] shall consume [355] with the spirit [4151] of his [846] mouth [4750], and [2532] shall destroy [2673] with the brightness [2015] of his [846] coming [3952]:
6 And [2532] now [3568] ye know [1492] what withholdeth [2722] that [1519] he [846] might be revealed [601] in [1722] his [1438] time [2540].
3 Let [1818] no [3361] man [5100] deceive [1818] you [5209] by [2596] any [3367] means [5158]: for [3754] that day shall not come, except [3362] there come [2064] a falling away [646] first [4412], and [2532] that man [444] of sin [266] be revealed [601], the son [5207] of perdition [684];
13 Every man's [1538] work [2041] shall be made [1096] manifest [5318]: for [1063] the day [2250] shall declare [1213] it, because [3754] it shall be revealed [601] by [1722] fire [4442]; and [2532] the fire [4442] shall try [1381] every man's [1538] work [2041] of what sort [3697] it is [2076].
18 For [1063] I reckon [3049] that [3754] the sufferings [3804] of this present [3568] time [2540] are not [3756] worthy [514] to be compared with [4314] the glory [1391] which shall [3195] be revealed [601] in [1519] us [2248].
18 For [1063] the wrath [3709] of God [2316] is revealed [601] from [575] heaven [3772] against [1909] all [3956] ungodliness [763] and [2532] unrighteousness [93] of men [444], who hold [2722] the truth [225] in [1722] unrighteousness [93];
17 For [1063] therein [1722] [846] is [601] the righteousness [1343] of God [2316] revealed [601] from [1537] faith [4102] to [1519] faith [4102]: as [2531] it is written [1125], [1161] The just [1342] shall live [2198] by [1537] faith [4102].
30 Even [2596] thus [5024] shall it be [2071] in the day [3739] [2250] when the Son [5207] of man [444] is revealed [601].
2 For [1161] there is [2076] nothing [3762] covered [4780], that [3739] shall [601] not [3756] be revealed [601]; neither [2532] hid [2927], that [3739] shall [1097] not [3756] be known [1097].
35 (Yea [1161], a sword [4501] shall pierce through [1330] thy [4675] own [846] soul [5590] also [2532],) that [3704] the thoughts [1261] of [1537] many [4183] hearts [2588] [302] may be revealed [601].
26 Fear [5399] them [846] not [3361] therefore [3767]: for [1063] there is [2076] nothing [3762] covered [2572], that [3739] shall [601] not [3756] be revealed [601]; and [2532] hid [2927], that [3739] shall [1097] not [3756] be known [1097].
15 Let [5426] us therefore [3767], as many as [3745] be perfect [5046], be [5426] thus [5124] minded [5426]: and [2532] if in any thing [1536] ye be [5426] otherwise [2088] minded [5426], God [2316] shall reveal [601] even [2532] this [5124] unto you [5213].
30 If [1161] [1437] any thing be revealed [601] to another [243] that sitteth by [2521], let [4601] the first [4413] hold his peace [4601].
10 But [1161] God [2316] hath revealed [601] them unto us [2254] by [1223] his [846] Spirit [4151]: for [1063] the Spirit [4151] searcheth [2045] all things [3956], yea [2532], the deep things [899] of God [2316].
22 All things [3956] are delivered [3860] to me [3427] of [5259] my [3450] Father [3962]: and [2532] no man [3762] knoweth [1097] who [5101] the Son [5207] is [2076], but [1508] the Father [3962]; and [2532] who [5101] the Father [3962] is [2076], but [1508] the Son [5207], and [2532] he to whom [3739] [1437] the Son [5207] will [1014] reveal [601] him.
21 In [1722] that [846] hour [5610] Jesus [2424] rejoiced in [21] spirit [4151], and [2532] said [2036], I thank [1843] thee [4671], O Father [3962], Lord [2962] of heaven [3772] and [2532] earth [1093], that [3754] thou hast hid [613] these things [5023] from [575] the wise [4680] and [2532] prudent [4908], and [2532] hast revealed [601] them [846] unto babes [3516]: even so [3483], Father [3962]; for [3754] so [3779] it seemed [1096] good [2107] in [1715] thy [4675] sight [1715].
17 And [2532] Jesus [2424] answered [611] and said [2036] unto him [846], Blessed [3107] art thou [1488], Simon [4613] Barjona [920]: for [3754] flesh [4561] and [2532] blood [129] hath [601] not [3756] revealed [601] it unto thee [4671], but [235] my [3450] Father [3962] which [3588] is in [1722] heaven [3772].
27 All things [3956] are delivered [3860] unto me [3427] of [5259] my [3450] Father [3962]: and [2532] no man [3762] knoweth [1921] the Son [5207], but [1508] the Father [3962]; neither [3761] knoweth [1921] any man [5100] the Father [3962], save [1508] the Son [5207], and he [2532] to [3739] whomsoever [1437] the Son [5207] will [1014] reveal [601] him.
25 At [1722] that [1565] time [2540] Jesus [2424] answered [611] and said [2036], I thank [1843] thee [4671], O Father [3962], Lord [2962] of heaven [3772] and [2532] earth [1093], because [3754] thou hast hid [613] these things [5023] from [575] the wise [4680] and [2532] prudent [4908], and [2532] hast revealed [601] them [846] unto babes [3516].
12 Unto whom [3739] it was revealed [601], that [3754] not [3756] unto themselves [1438], but [1161] unto us [2254] they did minister [1247] the things [846], which [3739] are [312] now [3568] reported [312] unto you [5213] by [1223] them that have preached the gospel [2097] unto you [5209] with [1722] the Holy [40] Ghost [4151] sent down [649] from [575] heaven [3772]; which things [3739] the angels [32] desire [1937] to look [3879] into [1519].
5 Which [3739] in [1722] other [2087] ages [1074] was [1107] not [3756] made known [1107] unto the sons [5207] of men [444], as [5613] it is [601] now [3568] revealed [601] unto his [846] holy [40] apostles [652] and [2532] prophets [4396] by [1722] the Spirit [4151];
23 But [1161] before [4253] faith [4102] came [2064], we were kept [5432] under [5259] the law [3551], shut up [4788] unto [1519] the faith [4102] which should afterwards [3195] be revealed [601].
16 To reveal [601] his [846] Son [5207] in [1722] me [1698], that [2443] I might preach [2097] him [846] among [1722] the heathen [1484]; immediately [2112] I conferred [4323] not [3756] with flesh [4561] and [2532] blood [129]:
19 For [1063] the earnest expectation [603] of the creature [2937] waiteth [553] for the manifestation [602] of the sons [5207] of God [2316].
5 But [1161] after [2596] thy [4675] hardness [4643] and [2532] impenitent [279] heart [2588] treasurest up [2343] unto thyself [4572] wrath [3709] against [1722] the day [2250] of wrath [3709] and [2532] revelation [602] of the righteous judgment [1341] of God [2316];
13 But [235] rejoice [5463], inasmuch as [2526] ye are partakers [2841] of Christ's [5547] sufferings [3804]; that [2443], when [1722] his [846] glory [1391] shall be revealed [602], ye may be glad [5463] also [2532] with exceeding joy [21].
7 So that [5620] ye [5209] come behind [5302] in [1722] no [3361] [3367] gift [5486]; waiting for [553] the coming [602] of our [2257] Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547]:
7 And [2532] to you [5213] who are troubled [2346] rest [425] with [3326] us [2257], when [1722] the Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] shall be revealed [602] from [575] heaven [3772] with [3326] his [846] mighty [1411] angels [32],
13 Wherefore [1352] gird up [328] the loins [3751] of your [5216] mind [1271], be sober [3525], and hope [1679] to the end [5049] for [1909] the grace [5485] that is to be brought [5342] unto you [5213] at [1722] the revelation [602] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547];
7 That [2443] the trial [1383] of your [5216] faith [4102], being much [4183] more precious [5093] than of gold [5553] that perisheth [622], though [1223] [1161] it be tried [1381] with fire [4442], might be found [2147] unto [1519] praise [1868] and [2532] honour [5092] and [2532] glory [1391] at [1722] the appearing [602] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547]:
7 And [2532] lest [3363] I should be exalted above measure [5229] through the abundance [5236] of the revelations [602], there was given [1325] to me [3427] a thorn [4647] in the flesh [4561], the messenger [32] of Satan [4566] to [2443] buffet [2852] me [3165], lest [3363] I should be exalted above measure [5229].
1 It is [4851] not [3756] expedient [4851] for me [3427] doubtless [1211] to glory [2744]. [1063] I will come [2064] to [1519] visions [3701] and [2532] revelations [602] of the Lord [2962].
26 How [5101] is it [2076] then [3767], brethren [80]? when [3752] ye come together [4905], every one [1538] of you [5216] hath [2192] a psalm [5568], hath [2192] a doctrine [1322], hath [2192] a tongue [1100], hath [2192] a revelation [602], hath [2192] an interpretation [2058]. Let [1096] all things [3956] be done [1096] unto [4314] edifying [3619].
6 [1161] Now [3570], brethren [80], if [1437] I come [2064] unto [4314] you [5209] speaking [2980] with tongues [1100], what [5101] shall I profit [5623] you [5209], except [3362] I shall speak [2980] to you [5213] either [2228] by [1722] revelation [602], or [2228] by [1722] knowledge [1108], or [2228] by [1722] prophesying [4394], or [2228] by [1722] doctrine [1322]?
17 That [2443] the God [2316] of our [2257] Lord [2962] Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], the Father [3962] of glory [1391], may give [1325] unto you [5213] the spirit [4151] of wisdom [4678] and [2532] revelation [602] in [1722] the knowledge [1922] of him [846]:
2 And [1161] I went up [305] by [2596] revelation [602], and [2532] communicated [394] unto them [846] that gospel [2098] which [3739] I preach [2784] among [1722] the Gentiles [1484], but [1161] privately [2596] [2398] to them which were of reputation [1380], lest by any means [3381] [4458] I should run [5143], or [2228] had run [5143], in [1519] vain [2756].
12 For [1063] I [1473] neither [3761] received [3880] it [846] of [3844] man [444], neither [3777] was I taught [1321] it, but [235] by [1223] the revelation [602] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547].
3 How that [3754] by [2596] revelation [602] he made known [1107] unto me [3427] the mystery [3466]; (as [2531] I wrote afore [4270] in [1722] few words [3641],
25 Now [1161] to him that is of power [1410] to stablish [4741] you [5209] according [2596] to my [3450] gospel [2098], and [2532] the preaching [2782] of Jesus [2424] Christ [5547], according [2596] to the revelation [602] of the mystery [3466], which was kept secret [4601] since the world began [5550] [166],
32 A light [5457] to [1519] lighten [602] the Gentiles [1484], and [2532] the glory [1391] of thy [4675] people [2992] Israel [2474].
32 A light [5457] to [1519] lighten [602] the Gentiles [1484], and [2532] the glory [1391] of thy [4675] people [2992] Israel [2474].
16 I [1473] Jesus [2424] have sent [3992] mine [3450] angel [32] to testify [3140] unto you [5213] these things [5023] in [1909] the churches [1577]. I [1473] am [1510] the root [4491] and [2532] the offspring [1085] of David [1138], and the bright [2986] and [2532] morning [3720] star [792].
6 And [2532] he said [2036] unto me [3427], These [3778] sayings [3056] are faithful [4103] and [2532] true [228]: and [2532] the Lord [2962] God [2316] of the holy [40] prophets [4396] sent [649] his [846] angel [32] to shew [1166] unto his [846] servants [1401] the things which [3739] must [1163] shortly [1722] [5034] be done [1096].
9 And [2532] there came [2064] unto [4314] me [3165] one of [1520] the seven [2033] angels [32] which [3588] had [2192] the seven [2033] vials [5357] full [1073] of the seven [2033] last [2078] plagues [4127], and [2532] talked [2980] with [3326] me [1700], saying [3004], Come hither [1204], I will shew [1166] thee [4671] the bride [3565], the Lamb's [721] wife [1135].
1 And [2532] there came [2064] one [1520] of [1537] the seven [2033] angels [32] which [3588] had [2192] the seven [2033] vials [5357], and [2532] talked [2980] with [3326] me [1700], saying [3004] unto me [3427], Come hither [1204]; I will shew [1166] unto thee [4671] the judgment [2917] of the great [3173] whore [4204] that sitteth [2521] upon [1909] many [4183] waters [5204]:
6 And [2532] he said [2036] unto me [3427], These [3778] sayings [3056] are faithful [4103] and [2532] true [228]: and [2532] the Lord [2962] God [2316] of the holy [40] prophets [4396] sent [649] his [846] angel [32] to shew [1166] unto his [846] servants [1401] the things which [3739] must [1163] shortly [1722] [5034] be done [1096].
3 Blessed [3107] is he that readeth [314], and [2532] they that hear [191] the words [3056] of this prophecy [4394], and [2532] keep [5083] those things which are written [1125] therein [1722] [846]: for [1063] the time [2540] is at hand [1451].