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Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 22:20

Revelation 22:20. He which testifieth these things Even all that is contained in this book; saith For the encouragement of the church in all her afflictions, and the warning of all her opposers and persecutors; Surely I come quickly To judge and punish all my enemies, and the enemies of my cause and people; and to establish my church in a state of perfect and everlasting happiness. The apostle expresses his earnest desire and hope of this, by answering, Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus ... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 22:6-21

22:6-21 CONCLUSIONJohn concludes his book by stressing that his visions have come from God and are trustworthy. They are given not to help people work out a timetable of future events, but to strengthen Christians so that they will be obedient and not forsake Christ simply to escape persecution (6-7). There is an added warning not to get over-excited because of the visions, but to respond by offering fitting worship to God (8-9).A special word of advice is then given for persecuted believers.... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 22:16

I. The Lord Himself speaks. Jesus. App-98 . have sent = sent. App-174 . testify. See p. 1611. in. Greek. epi. App-104 . churches. See Revelation 1:4 and App-186 . The "assemblies" of Revelation 6:0 and Revelation 8:0 specifically, during the fulfillment of "the prophecy of this book". Offspring. Figure of speech Synecdoche (of Species). App-6 . See Acts 17:28 . David. See Revelation 3:7 ; Revelation 5:5 . and, and. Omit. morning = the morning. Greek. orthrinos, only here. The texts... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 22:17

This verse illustrates the Figure of speech Polysyndeton. App-6 . Spirit. App-101 . bride. Greek. numphe. See Revelation 21:9 . And. The texts omit. whosoever will. Literally the one willing will. App-102 . freely. See Revelation 21:6 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 22:18

For. Omit. I. The texts read I (emphatic). testify. As Revelation 22:16 , with the texts. every man = every one. words. App-121 . any man = any one. App-123 . these things. The texts read "them". unto. Greek. epi , as above. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 22:19

takeaway. Greek. aphaireo. Only here in Rev. Compare Hebrews 10:4 . out of. Same as "from" above. book of life. The texts read "tree of life". With the last two verses: compare Deuteronomy 4:2 ; Deuteronomy 12:32 .Proverbs 30:5 , Proverbs 30:6 . Galatians 1:1 , Galatians 1:8 . and . . . thing? . The texts omit. read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Revelation 22:20

quickly. Greek. tachu, as verses: Revelation 22:7 , Revelation 22:12 . The seventh and last solemn warning by the Lord Himself, in Rev., of His coming. It is the one great subject of the whole book, which is all prophecy. Amen. See Revelation 3:14 and 2 Corinthians 1:20 . Even so. The texts omit; and link "Amen" with John's response, as Revised Version. LORD. App-98 . The use of the word "Lord" shows the utterance to be John's. None of His people, when He was on earth, were ever so... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 22:16

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things for the churches. I am the root and offspring of David, the bright, the morning star.Up to this verse, we have been studying God's authentication of this prophecy (Revelation 22:6-15). See outline under Revelation 22:6. This verse through Revelation 22:19 is the authentication of Jesus the Lord. "Revelation again takes on the aspect of a legal document. Note the legal formula, "I Jesus,' showing that Jesus is bearing witness that his... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 22:17

And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he that heareth, let him say, Come. And he that is athirst, let him come: he that will, let him take the water of life freely.The Spirit and the bride say, Come ... "The Spirit is the Holy Spirit, and the bride is the church (Revelation 21:2,9). It is the testimony of the church empowered by the Holy Spirit."[72] Note that there are four invitations in this verse, yet there is only one. "It is not as though the Spirit says, Come; and then also the... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Revelation 22:18

I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto them, God shall add unto him the plagues which are written in this book: and if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part from the tree of life, and out of the holy city, which are written in this book.The sacred prohibition against either adding to or taking from the word of God may not be restricted to the book of Revelation. We have... read more

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