Revelation 22
The River of Life
1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.
2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations.
3 And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: References God: Ezekiel 37:27. Curse: Matthew 25:41. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:11, 17:15, Isaiah 12:6, Zechariah 14:11, Matthew 25:21, John 12:26, 14:3, 17:24 +5
4 And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.
5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.
Jesus Is Coming
6 And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done. Prophecy: Revelation 22:7, Acts 3:18. References God: Revelation 1:1. Faith: Revelation 21:5. Truth: Revelation 19:9. Holy: Revelation 18:20, Luke 1:70, Romans 1:2, 2 Peter 1:21. Parallel theme: Hebrews 12:9 +5
7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally.. Prophecy: Revelation 19:10. References God: 1 John 5:20. Worship: Revelation 4:10, 14:7, Exodus 34:14
10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still. Righteousness: Job 17:9, Proverbs 4:18, 14:32, Matthew 5:6. Parallel theme: Ezekiel 3:27, Daniel 12:10, Matthew 15:14, 25:10, 2 Timothy 3:13, Jude 1:24 +5
12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Parallel theme: Revelation 11:18, 20:12, 22:7, 22:20, Isaiah 40:10, 62:11, Matthew 16:27, Romans 14:12, 1 Corinthians 3:8, 3:14 +5
13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.
15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
16 I Jesus have sent mine angelAngel: ἄγγελος (Angelos). The Greek angelos (ἄγγελος) means angel or messenger. Angels announced Christ's birth (Luke 2:9-14), ministered to Him (Matthew 4:11), and will accompany His return (Matthew 25:31). to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.
Warning and Invitation
18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, GodGod: Θεός (Theos). The Greek Theos (Θεός) refers to deity, used both for the one true God and false gods. Context determines whether it denotes the Father specifically or the Godhead generally. shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. References God: Revelation 3:12. Word: Revelation 1:3, Deuteronomy 4:2, Luke 11:52. Holy: Revelation 21:2. Parallel theme: Revelation 2:11, 3:21, 13:8, 22:2, Psalms 69:28 +5
20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, LordLord: Κύριος (Kurios). The Greek Kurios (Κύριος) means 'lord' or 'master,' used both for human masters and divinely for God the Father and Jesus Christ. Its application to Jesus affirms His deity, as it translates YHWH in the Septuagint. Jesus. References Jesus: Revelation 1:2, John 21:25, 1 Corinthians 16:22. References Lord: Isaiah 25:9, 2 Timothy 4:8. Parallel theme: Revelation 22:7, 22:10, 22:12, 22:18, Hebrews 9:28 +5
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Grace: Romans 16:20, 2 Corinthians 13:14, 2 Thessalonians 3:18