Revelation 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 22
Chapter Summary
4 John writes his revelation to the seven assemblies of Asia. 7 The coming of Christ.
Key Greek Words
Cross-References
- Daniel 7:13
- Daniel 10:5–6
- Ezekiel 1:26–28
People & Context
The faithful Witness, First-begotten of the dead; appears as the Son of Man among the lampstands (v.1,5,12-18)
Writer and recipient; on Patmos for the Word of God, sees the vision and is told to write to the seven assemblies (v.1,9-11)
The Father, the One being, was, and coming; gave the Revelation to Jesus Christ (v.1,6,8)
Timeline
God gives Jesus Christ a revelation of things that must soon occur. Christ sends it through His angel to His servant John on the island of Patmos, who testifies to all he saw. A blessing is pronounced on those who read, hear, and keep its words.
Revelation 1:1-3John greets the seven assemblies in Asia with grace and peace from the One who was, is, and is coming, the seven Spirits, and Jesus Christ the faithful Witness, First-begotten from the dead, and Ruler of kings.
Revelation 1:4-8On the Lord's day, John sees the Son of Man among seven golden lampstands, clothed in glory with hair white as snow, eyes of fire, feet of burnished brass, and a voice like many waters. He holds seven stars and a sharp two-edged sword proceeds from His mouth.
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