Bible Strands
Revelation 22:7
“Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The speaker, identified in 22:20 as the one testifying to these things, addresses the readers immediately after the angel’s assurance in 22:6 and before John’s reaction in 22:8.
The words — ἰδοὺ (idou) = behold, and τηρῶν (tērōn) = keeping, anchor the declaration’s immediacy and the required response. The text states the one who keeps the words is blessed.
The thread — The blessing for obedience appears in 1:3 and 22:7, while the declaration of imminent return runs through 3:11 and 22:20.
Why it lands — The verse commands readers to maintain fidelity to the prophetic text while anticipating the speaker’s near arrival.
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The Greek words
King James Version
Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.
Cross-references
- Revelation 1:3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.
- Revelation 3:11 I am coming soon. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
- Revelation 22:20 He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
- 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.
- Revelation 22:9 But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!”
- Revelation 16:15 “Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who remains awake and clothed, so that he will not go naked and let his shame be exposed.”