Bible Strands
Revelation 22:20
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The one who has testified to the contents of the book addresses the reader directly at the final moment of the text, between the warning against altering the prophecy (22:19) and the closing benediction (22:21).
The words — ἔρχομαι (erchomai) is present tense, "I am coming," not a future; paired with ταχὺ (tachu), an adverb meaning "quickly" or "in a short time," it frames the arrival as already underway rather than merely promised.
The thread — The identical formula "I am coming soon" appears at Revelation 22:7 and 22:12, bookending the final chapter; Hebrews 9:28 echoes the two-coming pattern (first to bear sin, second to bring salvation).
Why it lands — The verse closes with an invitation to echo: the reader is asked to say "Amen" and to pray "Come, Lord Jesus," turning the book's final word into a personal petition for the return.
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The Greek words
King James Version
He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.
Cross-references
- Revelation 22:7 “Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book.”
- Hebrews 9:28 so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him.
- Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.
- 2 Timothy 4:8 From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
- 1 Corinthians 16:22 If anyone does not love the Lord, let him be under a curse. Come, O Lord!
- Isaiah 25:9 And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.”
- Revelation 1:2 who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
- Revelation 22:10 Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of prophecy in this book, because the time is near.
- Revelation 22:18 I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.
- John 21:25 There are many more things that Jesus did. If all of them were written down, I suppose that not even the world itself would have space for the books that would be written.