Revelation 1:2-4
Lexham English Bible
2 who testified about the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ, all that he saw. 3 Blessed is the one who reads aloud and blessed are[a] those who hear the words of the prophecy and observe the things written in it, because the time is near!
Greetings to the Churches
4 John, to the seven churches in Asia:[b] grace to you and peace from the one who is and the one who was and the one who is coming, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne,
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- Revelation 1:3 The phrase “blessed are” is an understood repetition from the beginning of the verse
- Revelation 1:4 A reference to the Roman province of Asia (modern Asia Minor)
Revelation 1:2-4
New King James Version
2 (A)who bore witness to the word of God, and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, to all things (B)that he saw. 3 (C)Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for (D)the time is near.
Greeting the Seven Churches
4 John, to the seven churches which are in Asia:
Grace to you and peace from Him (E)who is and (F)who was and who is to come, (G)and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne,
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Revelation 1:2-4
English Standard Version
2 (A)who bore witness to the word of God and to (B)the testimony of Jesus Christ, even (C)to all that he saw. 3 (D)Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, (E)for the time is near.
Greeting to the Seven Churches
4 John to the seven churches that are in Asia:
Grace to you and peace from (F)him (G)who is and (H)who was and who is to come, and from (I)the seven spirits who are before his throne,
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