Revelation 22:20 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Revelation 22:20-21

We have now come to the conclusion of the whole, and that in three things:? I. Christ's farewell to his church. He seems now, after he has been discovering these things to his people on earth, to take leave of them, and return to heaven; but he parts with them in great kindness, and assures them it shall not be long before he comes again to them: Behold, I come quickly. As when he ascended into heaven, after his resurrection, he parted with a promise of his gracious presence, so here he parts... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 22:20-21

22:20,21 He who testifies to the truth of these things says: "Yes, I am coming soon." So let it be! Come, Lord Jesus! The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. There is both pathos and glory in the way in which the Revelation ends. Amidst the terrible persecution of his day, the one thing which John longed for was the speedy return of Christ. That hope was never realized in the way in which he expected, but we can never doubt that Christ nevertheless abundantly kept his... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 22:20

He which testifieth these things ,.... Not the angel, Revelation 22:16 nor John, who sometimes used this way of speaking, John 21:24 but Christ, as appears from what follows; for he saith, surely I come quickly ; who not only asserts the speediness of his coming, as in Revelation 22:7 but expresses the certainty of it, so that it ought not to be doubted of by any, especially by his own people; though it may seem to be deferred, and, upon that account, be derided by ungodly men; and... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 22:20

Surely I come quickly - This may be truly said to every person in every age; Jesus the Judge is at the door! Even so, come, Lord Jesus - The wish and desire of the suffering Church, and of all the followers of God, who are longing for the coming of his kingdom. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:20

He which testifieth these things saith —viz, the Lord Jesus, as in Revelation 22:16 — Surely I come quickly; yea, I come quickly. As the book opens, so it closes with this promise. This is the anchor and stay of the faithful, the sound of an alarm and a warning cry to the wicked. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Omit "even so." Thus in calm and patient hope the apostle answers his Lord. So the writer who delivers the message is the first to proclaim his belief in what is herein... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:20

The closing aspiration: "Come, Lord Jesus." In the homilies on Revelation 1:7 and Revelation 20:11-15 , compared with Revelation 22:12 , we have touched on the second coming of Christ. But in each case we have done so in direct pursuance of our aim of giving a homiletic exposition of the plan of the Apocalypse. Hence in one case we dealt with it as the one clue threading the entire Scripture; in another case we looked at it as bringing about the consummation of all things. In the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:20

Longing for Christ's advent. As to the expression "quickly," it is to be understood either on the principle In support of this it is to be noted that the prophecies of this book, as other prophecies, refer to classes of events, and not exclusively to any one event. Hence, wherever there is like conduct, whether good or evil, there will be like recompense. Persecuting governments, and religions upholding them, will bring down on themselves Divine judgments. Such conditions of things... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:20

Man hailing the judgment. "Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus." There are four states of mind amongst men in relation to the last day. Some are indifferent to it, as were the antediluvians in relation to the Deluge; some scornfully deny it, as did the infidels in the days of Peter; some are horror stricken at it, as were the demoniacs in the time of Christ; and some welcome it, as John did now. Three things are implied in this last state of mind. I. A CONVICTION THAT SUCH A DAY ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:20

He which testifieth these things - The Lord Jesus; for he it was that had, through the instrumentality of the angel, borne this solemn witness to the truth of these things, and this book was to be regarded as his revelation to mankind. See the notes on Revelation 1:1; Revelation 22:16. He here speaks of himself, and vouches for the truth and reality of these things by saying that he “testifies” of them, or bears witness to them. Compare John 18:37. The fact that Jesus himself vouches for the... read more

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Revelation 22:20-21

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Revelation 22:20-21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Revelation 22:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Revelation 22:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:20

The Pulpit Commentary - Revelation 22:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Revelation 22:20

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

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