Revelation 1:3
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3 Blessed is the one who reads the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.
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Luke 11:28
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28 But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it!”(A)
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Revelation 22:10
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10 And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near.
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1 Peter 4:7
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7 The end of all things is near;[a] therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers.(A)
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- 4.7 Or is at hand
Romans 13:11
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An Urgent Appeal
11 Besides this, you know what time it is, how it is already the moment for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers;(A)
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Revelation 22:6-7
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6 And he said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true, for the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, has sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place.”(A)
7 “See, I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”(B)
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Proverbs 8:34
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34 Happy is the one who listens to me,
watching daily at my gates,
waiting beside my doors.(A)
Daniel 12:12-13
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12 Happy are those who persevere and attain the thousand three hundred thirty-five days.(A) 13 But you, go your way,[a] and rest; you shall rise for your reward at the end of the days.”(B)
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- 12.13 Gk Theodotion: Heb adds to the end
James 5:8-9
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8 You also must be patient. Strengthen your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is near.[a](A) 9 Brothers and sisters, do not grumble against one another, so that you may not be judged. See, the Judge is standing at the doors!(B)
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- 5.8 Or is at hand
Revelation 22:12
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12 “See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work.(A)
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2 Peter 3:8
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8 But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like one day.(A)
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Revelation 22:20
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20 The one who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.”
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!(A)
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