Revelation 22:12-14
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12 “See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work.(A) 13 I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
14 Blessed are those who wash their robes,[a] so that they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates.
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- 22.14 Other ancient authorities read do his commandments
Revelation 22:12-14
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The Anointed One: 12 See, I am coming soon, and I will bring My reward with Me. I will pay back every person according to the deeds he has done. 13 I am the Alpha and Omega, the First One and the Last One, the beginning and the end.
14 Blessed are those who wash their garments. In the end, they have rightful access to the tree of life and will enter the city through its gates.
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Revelation 22:16-17
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16 “It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.”(A)
17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.”
And let everyone who hears say, “Come.”
And let everyone who is thirsty come.
Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift.(B)
Revelation 22:16-17
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Jesus: 16 I, Jesus, have sent My messenger to show you and guide you so that you in turn would share this testimony with the churches. I am the Root and the Descendant of David, the Bright Morning Star.
The Spirit and the Bride: 17 Come.
And let everyone who hears these words say, “Come.”
And let those who thirst come.
All who desire to drink, let them take and drink freely from the water of life.
Revelation 22:20-21
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20 The one who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.”
Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!(A)
21 The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.[a]
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- 22.21 Other ancient authorities lack all or the saints or Amen
Revelation 22:20-21
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20 The One who testifies to these realities makes this promise:
The Anointed One: Yes. I am coming soon.
To which we say, “Amen. Come, Lord Jesus.”
21 May the grace of the Lord Jesus [the Anointed One][a] be with all [the saints].[b] Amen.
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