Blessed is the one who reads, and those who hear the words of the prophecy and keep the things which are written in it; for the time is near.

And I heard a voice from heaven, saying, “Write: ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “so that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow with them.”

(“Behold, I am coming like a thief. Blessed is the one who stays awake and keeps his clothes, so that he will not walk about naked and people will not see his shame.”)

Then he *said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding feast of the Lamb.’” And he *said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

Blessed and holy is the one who has a part in the first resurrection; over these the second death has no power, but they will be priests of God and of Christ, and will reign with Him for a thousand years.

“And behold, I am coming quickly. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.”

Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they will have the right to the tree of life, and may enter the city by the gates.