Revelation — Chapter 1

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Red lettering identifies words spoken by Jesus; it is an editorial reading aid. Scripture source: Project Gutenberg KJV, ebook 10.

Revelation 1:1 The ^RRevelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

Dan 2:28-29; Amos 3:7

Revelation 1:2 Who ^Rbare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

Rev 1:9; Rev 6:9

Revelation 1:3 ^RBlessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

Rev 22:7; Luke 11:28

Revelation 1:4 ^RJohn to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

Rev 1:1

Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, ^Rwho is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

Rev 3:14; Ps 89:36-37

Revelation 1:6 And hath ^Rmade us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

Rev 5:10; Rev 20:6

Revelation 1:7 Behold, ^Rhe cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Rev 14:14-16; Ps 97:2

Revelation 1:8 I am ^RAlpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

Rev 1:11,17; Rev 2:8

Revelation 1:9 I ^RJohn, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Rev 1:4

Revelation 1:10 I was in the Spirit ^Ron the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,

John 20:19,26; Acts 20:7

Revelation 1:11 Saying, ^RI am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto the seven churches which are in Asia; unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea.

Rev 1:8,17

Revelation 1:12 And I turned to ^Rsee the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw seven golden candlesticks;

Ezek 43:5-6; Mic 6:9

Revelation 1:13 And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one ^Rlike unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

Rev 14:14; Ezek 1:26-28

Revelation 1:14 His head ^Rand his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;

Dan 7:9; Matt 28:3

Revelation 1:15 And ^Rhis feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.

Rev 2:18; Ezek 1:7

Revelation 1:16 And ^Rhe had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.

Rev 1:20; Rev 2:1

Revelation 1:17 And when I saw him, ^RI fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand upon me, saying unto me, Fear not; I am the first and the last:

Ezek 1:28; Dan 8:18

Revelation 1:18 I am he ^Rthat liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

Job 19:25; Ps 18:46

Revelation 1:19 Write the things which thou hast seen, ^Rand the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter;

Rev 2:1-3

Revelation 1:20 The ^Rmystery of the seven stars which thou sawest in my right hand, and the seven golden candlesticks. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches: and the seven candlesticks which thou sawest are the seven churches.

Matt 13:11; Luke 8:10

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📖 What We’re Reading

Revelation 1:1–8 — Revelation, blessing, and coming glory

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

John introduces the revelation given through Jesus Christ, blessing attentive readers and hearers, greeting the churches, and announcing Christ's coming.

Key Truth: Hear the prophecy with obedient attention.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Revelation 1:9–16 — John's vision on Patmos

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

John receives a command to write to seven churches and sees the Son of man among golden candlesticks in overwhelming glory.

Key Truth: Attend to Christ's presence among his churches.

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📖 What We’re Reading

Revelation 1:17–20 — The living Lord's commission

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Jesus reassures John, declares his victory over death, and explains the stars and candlesticks while commissioning the written testimony.

Key Truth: Let the living Christ's authority strengthen faithful witness.

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Daniel 7:13 — The Son of man vision offers prophetic background for John's description.

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