Revelation 22:18 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Revelation 22:6-19

We have here a solemn ratification of the contents of this book, and particularly of this last vision (though some think it may not only refer to the whole book, but to the whole New Testament, yea, to the whole Bible, completing and confirming the can on of scripture); and here, 1. This is confirmed by the name and nature of that God who gave out these discoveries: he is the Lord God, faithful and true, and so are all his sayings. 2. By the messengers he chose, to reveal these things to the... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 22:18-19

22:18,19 I give this warning to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book. If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book. And, if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book. There are certain things to note about this solemn warning. (i) It is not to be interpreted with absolute literalness. It does not refer... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 22:18

For I testify to every man ,.... These are not the words of a scribe, who having wrote out a copy of this book, added the following adjuration to it, to deter persons from adding to it, or diminishing it; for the book is not yet finished, and both Christ and John speak after this; and to insert such a passage into the text would be a bold and daring action; nor are they even the words of John, the inspired writer of it, but of the Lord Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, as appears from ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 22:18

If any man shall add - Shall give any other meaning to these prophecies, or any other application of them than God intends, he, though not originally intended, shall have the plagues threatened in this book for his portion. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:18

For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book . Omit "for." The pronoun "I" is emphatic. Here is the solemn appendix or seal of the veracity of the book, somewhat similar to the prefatory words in Revelation 1:1-3 . This is the fulfilment of the duty laid upon St. John in Revelation 1:1 , not an announcement of our Lord himself (cf. the wording of Revelation 1:3 ). If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:18-19

Closing words of warning. It would be deemed an unpardonable offence for an ambassador to add words to, or to subtract them from, any royal mandate which he was commissioned to deliverse And if any one in dispensing a physician's prescription, when the life or death of a patient trembled in the balance, were wantonly to tamper with it, what condemnation could be too severe? Yet we fear that the tendency of many in our day is to treat a message in this book far more lightly than they would... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:18-19

The possibility and penalty of a great crime. "I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man," etc. In these very remarkable words we have two things—the possibility and the penalty of a great crime. The great crime is adding to and taking from the Word. I. THE POSSIBILITY OF A GREAT CRIME . What is the possible crime so solemnly addressed to all who peruse this Apocalypse—this Apocalypse of unseen and eternal truths? 1 .... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:18

For I testify - The writer does not specify who is meant by the word “I” in this place. The most natural construction is to refer it to the writer himself, and not to the angel, or the Saviour. The meaning is, “I bear this solemn witness, or make this solemn affirmation, in conclusion.” The object is to guard his book against being corrupted by any interpolation or change. It would seem not improbable, from this, that as early as the time of John, books were liable to be corrupted by additions... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 22:18-19

Revelation 22:18-19. For I testify Here the Lord Jesus adds a solemn admonition, not only to the churches of Asia, but to all who should ever hear or read this book. To him that adds to the things contained in it, shall all the plagues mentioned in it be added; and from him that takes away from the words of this prophecy shall the blessings spoken of in it be taken. And doubtless this guilt is incurred by all those who lay hinderances in the way of the faithful, in order to prevent... 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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Revelation 22:6-19

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 22:18-19

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 22:18

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 22:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:18

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:18-19

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:18-19

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:18

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Revelation 22:18-19

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Revelation 22:6-21

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