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Revelation 22

BSB·21 verses ·New Testament
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1ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the angel showed meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → a riverποταμὸνpotamon — river; flowing waterG4215 — Full Word Study → of the waterὕδατοςhydatos — Water; liquid elementG5204 — Full Word Study → of lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study →, as clearλαμπρὸνlampron — shining, bright, splendidG2986 — Full Word Study → asὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → crystalκρύσταλλονkrystallon — crystal; clear, transparent precious stoneG2930 — Full Word Study →, flowingἐκπορευόμενονekporeuomenon — To go out, proceed forth, emergeG1607 — Full Word Study → fromἐκek — out from, out of, from withinG1537 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → throneθρόνουthronou — A seat of authority; a royal throneG2362 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LambἈρνίουArniou — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study → 2downἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the middleμέσῳmesō — middle, midst, betweenG3319 — Full Word Study → of theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → main streetπλατείαςplateias — wide street or public squareG4113 — Full Word Study → of the city. On either sideἐντεῦθενenteuthen — from this place; from here; on either sideG1782 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → riverποταμοῦpotamou — river; flowing waterG4215 — Full Word Study → stood a treeξύλονxylon — wood; wooden object; treeG3586 — Full Word Study → of lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study →, bearingποιοῦνpoioun — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → twelveδώδεκαdōdeka — The number twelve; a complete setG1427 — Full Word Study → kinds of fruitκαρποὺςkarpous — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study → and yielding a fresh cropκαρπὸνkarpon — fruit; produce; result; outcomeG2590 — Full Word Study → forκατὰkata — according to, down along, againstG2596 — Full Word Study → eachἕκαστονhekaston — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → monthμῆναmēna — a month; a lunar period of timeG3376 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὰta — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → leavesφύλλαphylla — a leaf, foliageG5444 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → treeξύλουxylou — wood; wooden object; treeG3586 — Full Word Study → are for the healing of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → nationsἐθνῶνethnōn — Gentiles, nationsG1484 — Full Word Study →. 3Noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → longerἔτιeti — Still, yet, furthermore; continuation or additionG2089 — Full Word Study → will there beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → anyπᾶνpan — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → curseκατάθεμαkatathema — A curse or anathema; something devoted to destructionG2652 — Full Word Study →. Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → throneθρόνοςthronos — A seat of authority; a royal throneG2362 — Full Word Study → of GodΘεοῦTheou — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LambἈρνίουArniou — Young lamb, little lambG721 — Full Word Study → will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → withinἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → the city, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → servantsδοῦλοιdouloi — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → will worshipλατρεύσουσινlatreusousin — to serve, to worship, to ministerG3000 — Full Word Study → Himαὐτῷautō — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →. 4They will seeὄψονταιopsontai — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → faceπρόσωπονprosōpon — Face, presence, or outward appearanceG4383 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → nameὄνομαonoma — name, reputation, or authorityG3686 — Full Word Study → will be on theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → foreheadsμετώπωνmetōpōn — the forehead; the front of the faceG3359 — Full Word Study →. 5There will beἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → no moreοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → nightνὺξnyx — The period of darkness; nightG3571 — Full Word Study → in the city, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they will haveἔχουσινechousin — To have, hold, or possessG2192 — Full Word Study → noοὐκouk — No, not, negation particleG3756 — Full Word Study → needχρείανchreian — physical need, necessity, requirementG5532 — Full Word Study → for the light of a lampλύχνουlychnou — A lamp or light-producing vesselG3088 — Full Word Study → or of the sun. Forὅτιhoti — that; because; since; introducing clauses of reason or contentG3754 — Full Word Study → the Lord GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → will shineφωτίσειphōtisei — To illuminate, enlighten, or shed light uponG5461 — Full Word Study → onἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → themαὐτούςautous — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → they will reignβασιλεύσουσινbasileusousin — to reign, to rule, to exercise royal authorityG936 — Full Word Study → foreverαἰῶναςaiōnas — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study → and everαἰώνωνaiōnōn — An age, era, or eternal period of timeG165 — Full Word Study →. 6ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → the angel said to meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, “TheseΟὗτοιHoutoi — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγοιlogoi — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → are faithful andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → trueἀληθινοίalēthinoi — genuine, authentic, realG228 — Full Word Study →. Theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚύριοςKyrios — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → spiritsπνευμάτωνpneumatōn — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → of theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prophetsπροφητῶνprophētōn — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study →, has sentἀπέστειλενapesteilen — to send forth or dispatchG649 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελονangelon — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → to showδεῖξαιdeixai — To show, display, or demonstrateG1166 — Full Word Study → Hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → servantsδούλοιςdoulois — Slave; servant in bondage or serviceG1401 — Full Word Study → whatha — who, which, thatG3739 — Full Word Study → mustδεῖdei — it is necessary, must, oughtG1163 — Full Word Study → soonτάχειtachei — speed, quickness, hasteG5034 — Full Word Study → take placeγενέσθαιgenesthai — to become, come into being, happenG1096 — Full Word Study →.” 7Beholdἰδοὺidou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, I am comingἔρχομαιerchomai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → soonταχύtachy — quickly, speedily, with hasteG5035 — Full Word Study →. Blessed is the one who keepsτηρῶνtērōn — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5083 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγουςlogous — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prophecyπροφητείαςprophēteias — Divine utterance or prophetic declarationG4394 — Full Word Study → inτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → thisτούτουtoutou — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → bookβιβλίουbibliou — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study →.” 8And IΚἀγὼKagō — And I; I also; even IG2504 — Full Word Study → am JohnἸωάννηςIōannēs — God is graciousG2491 — Full Word Study →, who heardἀκούωνakouōn — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → sawβλέπωνblepōn — to see, look at, perceive, bewareG991 — Full Word Study → these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →. Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → whenὅτεhote — when, at the time thatG3753 — Full Word Study → I had heardἤκουσαēkousa — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → seen them, I fell downἔπεσαepesa — to fall, collapse, or fall downG4098 — Full Word Study → to worshipπροσκυνῆσαιproskynēsai — to bow down in worship or obeisanceG4352 — Full Word Study → atἔμπροσθενemprosthen — before, in front of, in the presence ofG1715 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → feetποδῶνpodōn — foot; the bodily extremity used for walkingG4228 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → angelἀγγέλουangelou — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → whoτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → had shownδεικνύοντόςdeiknyontos — To show, display, or demonstrateG1166 — Full Word Study → meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study →. 9But he saidλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → to meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, “Do not do thatὍραHora — To see, perceive, or observe with the eyes or mindG3708 — Full Word Study →! I amεἰμιeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → a fellow servantσύνδουλόςsyndoulos — fellow servant or co-slaveG4889 — Full Word Study → with youσούsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → yourσουsou — You (singular or plural pronoun)G4771 — Full Word Study → brothersἀδελφῶνadelphōn — brother; male sibling or fellow believerG80 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prophetsπροφητῶνprophētōn — One who speaks for God; a messenger of divine truthG4396 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → with those whoτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → keepτηρούντωνtērountōn — to guard, keep, preserve, or observeG5083 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγουςlogous — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of thisτούτουtoutou — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → bookβιβλίουbibliou — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study →. Worshipπροσκύνησονproskynēson — to bow down in worship or obeisanceG4352 — Full Word Study → GodΘεῷTheō — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study →!” 10ThenΚαὶKai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → he toldλέγειlegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study → meμοιmoi — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, “Do not seal upσφραγίσῃςsphragisēs — To seal or mark with a sealG4972 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγουςlogous — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prophecyπροφητείαςprophēteias — Divine utterance or prophetic declarationG4394 — Full Word Study → in thisτούτουtoutou — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → bookβιβλίουbibliou — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study →, becauseγὰρgar — for, because, since (causal/explanatory conjunction)G1063 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → timeκαιρὸςkairos — The right or appointed time; a season or opportunityG2540 — Full Word Study → isἐστινestin — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → nearἐγγύςengys — Near, close at hand, at handG1451 — Full Word Study →. 11Let the unrighteousἀδικῶνadikōn — to act unjustly; to wrong or harmG91 — Full Word Study → continue to be unrighteousἀδικησάτωadikēsatō — to act unjustly; to wrong or harmG91 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → vileῥυπαρὸςrhyparos — filthy, vile, morally corruptG4508 — Full Word Study → continue to be vileῥυπανθήτωrhypanthētō — to make filthy; to defile morallyG4510 — Full Word Study →; let theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → righteousδίκαιοςdikaios — righteous, just, morally uprightG1342 — Full Word Study → continue to practiceποιησάτωpoiēsatō — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → righteousnessδικαιοσύνηνdikaiosynēn — Righteousness; right standing with GodG1343 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → holyἅγιοςhagios — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → continue to be holyἁγιασθήτωhagiasthētō — To set apart as holy; to sanctify or consecrateG37 — Full Word Study →.” 12BeholdἸδοὺIdou — Look! Behold! See!G2400 — Full Word Study →, I am comingἔρχομαιerchomai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → soonταχύtachy — quickly, speedily, with hasteG5035 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → rewardμισθόςmisthos — Wages, reward, or payment for laborG3408 — Full Word Study → is with Meἐμοῦemou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, to giveἀποδοῦναιapodounai — To give back, repay, render, or restoreG591 — Full Word Study → to each oneἑκάστῳhekastō — eachG1538 — Full Word Study → according toὡςhōs — as, like, when, in the manner thatG5613 — Full Word Study → whatτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → heαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → has doneἔργονergon — Work, deed, or action; labor or taskG2041 — Full Word Study →. 13I am theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → AlphaἌλφαAlpha — G1 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → OmegaŌ — The Last LetterG5598 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Firstπρῶτοςprōtos — First in order, rank, or importance; chief, foremostG4413 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Lastἔσχατοςeschatos — last, final, or least in rankG2078 — Full Word Study →, thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Beginningἀρχὴarchē — Beginning, origin, or first principleG746 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Endτέλοςtelos — end, goal, completion, taxG5056 — Full Word Study →.” 14Blessed are those whoοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → washπλύνοντεςplynontes — to wash, cleanseG4150 — Full Word Study → theirαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → robesστολὰςstolas — long robe or formal garmentG4749 — Full Word Study →, so thatἵναhina — in order that; so that; to the intent thatG2443 — Full Word Study → theyαὐτῶνautōn — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → may haveἔσταιestai — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → rightἐξουσίαexousia — authority, power, or right to actG1849 — Full Word Study → toἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → treeξύλονxylon — wood; wooden object; treeG3586 — Full Word Study → of lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → may enterεἰσέλθωσινeiselthōsin — to enter, go in, come intoG1525 — Full Word Study → theτὴνtēn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → cityπόλινpolin — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study → by its gatesπυλῶσινpylōsin — gateway, entrance porch, vestibuleG4440 — Full Word Study →. 15But outside are theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → dogsκύνεςkynes — A dog; figuratively, a contemptible or unclean personG2965 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sorcerersφάρμακοιpharmakoi — sorcerer, one who practices magic or witchcraftG5333 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → sexually immoralπόρνοιpornoi — A man who engages in sexual immorality or prostitutionG4205 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → murderersφονεῖςphoneis — One who commits murder; a murdererG5406 — Full Word Study →, theοἱhoi — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → idolatersεἰδωλολάτραιeidōlolatrai — One who worships idolsG1496 — Full Word Study →, andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → everyone whoπᾶςpas — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → lovesφιλῶνphilōn — to kiss; to love affectionatelyG5368 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → practicesποιῶνpoiōn — to do, make, perform, or accomplishG4160 — Full Word Study → falsehoodψεῦδοςpseudos — a lie; falsehood; deceptionG5579 — Full Word Study →. 16IἘγὼEgō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study →, JesusἸησοῦςIēsous — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →, have sentἔπεμψαepempsa — To send forth; to dispatch someone on a missionG3992 — Full Word Study → Myμουmou — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → angelἄγγελόνangelon — Messenger; divine or heavenly envoyG32 — Full Word Study → to give you this testimonyμαρτυρῆσαιmartyrēsai — To testify, bear witness, give testimonyG3140 — Full Word Study → forἐπὶepi — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → theταῖςtais — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → churchesἐκκλησίαιςekklēsiais — Assembly of called-out believers; the churchG1577 — Full Word Study →. Iἐγώegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → amεἰμιeimi — to exist, to be, am/is/areG1510 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Rootῥίζαrhiza — Root; foundation; origin; sourceG4491 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → Offspringγένοςgenos — family lineage, race, or kindG1085 — Full Word Study → of DavidΔαυίδDauid — BelovedG1138 — Full Word Study →, theho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → brightλαμπρόςlampros — shining, bright, splendidG2986 — Full Word Study → Morningπρωϊνόςprōinos — Early morning, dawnG4407 — Full Word Study → Starἀστὴρastēr — A celestial body; starG792 — Full Word Study →.” 17Theτὸto — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → SpiritΠνεῦμαPneuma — Spirit; breath; immaterial nature or beingG4151 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → thehē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → brideνύμφηnymphē — bride; young married womanG3565 — Full Word Study → sayλέγουσινlegousin — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “ComeἜρχουErchou — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →!” Let the one who hearsἀκούωνakouōn — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → sayεἰπάτωeipatō — to speak, say, or tellG2036 — Full Word Study →, “ComeἜρχουErchou — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →!” Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → let the one who is thirstyδιψῶνdipsōn — to thirst; to have a strong desire or cravingG1372 — Full Word Study → comeἐρχέσθωerchesthō — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →, and the one who desiresθέλωνthelōn — to desire, wish, or will; to be inclined towardG2309 — Full Word Study → the water of lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study → drink freelyδωρεάνdōrean — freely, without charge, gratuitouslyG1432 — Full Word Study →. 18Iἐγὼegō — I, me; the first-person singular pronounG1473 — Full Word Study → testifyΜαρτυρῶMartyrō — To testify, bear witness, give testimonyG3140 — Full Word Study → to everyoneπαντὶpanti — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → whoτῷtō — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → hearsἀκούοντιakouonti — to hear, listen, or understand by earG191 — Full Word Study → theτοὺςtous — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγουςlogous — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → ofτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → prophecyπροφητείαςprophēteias — Divine utterance or prophetic declarationG4394 — Full Word Study → in thisτούτουtoutou — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → bookβιβλίουbibliou — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study →: Ifἐάνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → addsἐπιθῇepithē — To lay upon, place on, imposeG2007 — Full Word Study → toἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → them, GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → will addἐπιθήσειepithēsei — To lay upon, place on, imposeG2007 — Full Word Study → toἐπ’ep’ — upon, on, over, againstG1909 — Full Word Study → himαὐτὸνauton — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → theτὰςtas — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → plaguesπληγὰςplēgas — A strike, wound, or plague; a blow or afflictionG4127 — Full Word Study → describedγεγραμμέναςgegrammenas — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → bookβιβλίῳbibliō — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study →. 19Andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → ifἐάνean — conditional particle; if, whether, in case thatG1437 — Full Word Study → anyoneτιςtis — a certain one; some; anyone; an indefinite pronounG5100 — Full Word Study → takes awayἀφέλῃaphelē — To cut off, remove, or take awayG851 — Full Word Study → fromἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτῶνtōn — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → wordsλόγωνlogōn — word, statement, message, divine utteranceG3056 — Full Word Study → of thisταύτηςtautēs — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → bookβιβλίουbibliou — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study → of prophecyπροφητείαςprophēteias — Divine utterance or prophetic declarationG4394 — Full Word Study →, GodΘεὸςTheos — God, the Divine BeingG2316 — Full Word Study → will take awayἀφελεῖaphelei — To cut off, remove, or take awayG851 — Full Word Study → hisαὐτοῦautou — he, she, it, self; third-person pronounG846 — Full Word Study → shareμέροςmeros — a part, portion, or share of a wholeG3313 — Full Word Study → inἀπὸapo — from, away from, out ofG575 — Full Word Study → theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → treeξύλουxylou — wood; wooden object; treeG3586 — Full Word Study → of lifeζωῆςzōēs — Life, living existence, vitalityG2222 — Full Word Study → andκαὶkai — and; also; even; bothG2532 — Full Word Study → theτῆςtēs — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → holyἁγίαςhagias — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study → cityπόλεωςpoleōs — A city; a populated urban centerG4172 — Full Word Study →, which are describedγεγραμμένωνgegrammenōn — to write or compose in written formG1125 — Full Word Study → inἐνen — in, on, among, at, by means ofG1722 — Full Word Study → thisτούτῳtoutō — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → bookβιβλίῳbibliō — written scroll or book documentG975 — Full Word Study →. 20He whoho — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → testifies toμαρτυρῶνmartyrōn — To testify, bear witness, give testimonyG3140 — Full Word Study → these thingsταῦταtauta — This one; he, she, it; that person or thingG3778 — Full Word Study → saysΛέγειLegei — to say, speak, or tellG3004 — Full Word Study →, “YesΝαίNai — Yes; affirmation of truth or agreementG3483 — Full Word Study →, I am comingἔρχομαιerchomai — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study → soonταχύtachy — quickly, speedily, with hasteG5035 — Full Word Study →.” AmenἈμήνAmēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →. Comeἔρχουerchou — to come, go, arrive, or appearG2064 — Full Word Study →, LordΚύριεKyrie — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study →! 21TheHē — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → graceχάριςcharis — God's unmerited favor and kindnessG5485 — Full Word Study → of theτοῦtou — Definite article: the, this, thatG3588 — Full Word Study → LordΚυρίουKyriou — Lord; master; one who has authority or ownershipG2962 — Full Word Study → JesusἸησοῦIēsou — The Lord SavesG2424 — Full Word Study → be with allπάντωνpantōn — all, every, the whole ofG3956 — Full Word Study → the saints⧼ἁγίωνhagiōn — Set apart for God; morally pure and sacredG40 — Full Word Study →. AmenἈμήν⧽Amēn — Truly, so be it, affirmation of truthG281 — Full Word Study →.
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Chapter Commentary — Revelation 22
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Revelation 22 brings John's apocalyptic vision—and the entire Bible—to a magnificent close. These final verses present the glorious culmination of God's redemptive plan: the eternal city fully restored, sin completely removed, and believers in unbroken communion with their Savior. The chapter interweaves three powerful themes: the beauty of our eternal home, Christ's return and reward, and an urgent call to faithful obedience as we await His coming. John's closing words remind us that this prophecy is trustworthy and near, demanding our wholehearted devotion while we live.

Verses 1–5: The Eternal City Revealed

John witnesses the final paradise: a pure river of water of life flowing from God's throne, with the tree of life bearing fruit perpetually on its banks (verses 1–2). This recalls Eden's garden, but perfected and permanent. The "healing of the nations" (verse 2) suggests complete restoration—no more sorrow, disease, or division among God's people. Most remarkably, in verse 3, the curse is lifted entirely. Since Genesis 3, humanity has labored under sin's curse; now it is gone forever. God and the Lamb's throne is openly visible, and His servants worship without hindrance (verse 3). Verse 4 offers the supreme blessing: believers will see God's face—a privilege denied in this life (1 John 3:2) but promised to the pure in heart (Matthew 5:8). His name written on their foreheads signifies complete ownership and belonging. Finally, verse 5 paints eternal day: no darkness, no need for created light, for the Lord God Himself is their light. Believers reign forever in this unending communion with their King.

Devotional application: This vision anchors our hope. In trials and sorrows, remember that every tear will be wiped away and every curse reversed. Your future glory makes present struggles bearable.

Verses 6–12: The Reliable Promise and Coming Reward

The angel assures John that these visions are "faithful and true" (verse 6)—God Himself sent this testimony to prepare believers. In verse 7, Christ Himself speaks: "Behold, I come quickly," and pronounces blessing on those who keep the words of this prophecy. John, overwhelmed, briefly falls to worship the angel, but is swiftly corrected (verses 8–9). The angel identifies himself as a fellowservant, not worthy of worship—only God deserves that honor. This underscores a vital doctrine: angels are creatures, not objects of devotion. Verse 10 commands John not to seal the prophecy; unlike Daniel's sealed vision (Daniel 12:4), Revelation's words are to be published openly, for "the time is at hand." This does not mean the end arrives immediately, but that God's plan is now in motion. Verses 11–12 present a sobering truth: Christ's return will crystallize eternal destinies. The unrepentant remain in their sin, but the righteous are rewarded according to their works—not by merit for salvation, but by grace-enabled faithfulness (1 Corinthians 3:8).

Devotional application: Live with readiness for Christ's return. Let this urgency motivate holy living and gospel-centered service.

Verses 13–21: The Final Invitation and Warning

Christ declares Himself as "Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end" (verse 13)—the all-encompassing sovereign Lord. Verse 14 blesses those obedient to God's commands, granted access to the tree of life and the city itself. By contrast, verse 15 names those excluded: the impenitent—those practicing sin without repentance. Verse 16 confirms Jesus Himself sent this message to the churches, identifying Himself as "the root and offspring of David" (fulfilling messianic prophecy) and "the bright and morning star" (the herald of dawn and hope). The Spirit and the bride (the church) call, "Come"—a threefold invitation open to all who thirst spiritually (verse 17). Salvation is offered freely to "whosoever will." Verses 18–19 solemnly warn against altering Scripture—adding or removing words brings divine judgment. Finally, verse 20 repeats Christ's promise, and verse 21 closes with Paul's benediction of grace, binding the church in Christ's love until He returns.

Application for Today

Revelation 22 calls us to live as heaven-minded believers who guard God's Word, eagerly anticipate Christ's return, and extend His invitation to all who will listen. Let the promise of that eternal city purify your heart, stabilize your faith, and fuel your witness. Come, Lord Jesus!

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