²⁰ He who testifies and affirms these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.

¹⁶ Therefore repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, your sinful behavior—seek God’s will]; or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war and fight against them with the sword of My mouth [in judgment].

¹² “Behold, I (Jesus) am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, ^[a]to give to each one ^[b]according to the merit of his deeds (earthly works, faithfulness).^(A)

²⁵ except to hold tightly to what you have until I come.

⁷ “And behold, I am coming quickly. ^[a]Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is the one who heeds and takes to heart and remembers the words of the prophecy [that is, the predictions, consolations, and warnings] contained in this book (scroll).”

¹¹ I am coming quickly. Hold tight what you have, so that no one will take your crown [by leading you to renounce the faith].

⁵ So remember the heights from which you have fallen, and repent [change your inner self—your old way of thinking, your sinful behavior—seek God’s will] and do the works you did at first [when you first knew Me]; otherwise, I will visit you and remove your lampstand (the church, its impact) from its place—unless you repent.