Revelation 22:7

New Testament Apocalyptic ASV (1901)

What does Revelation 22:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book.
Revelation 22:7 — American Standard Version

Context — Revelation 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Behold, I come quickly, etc.] These are the words not of the angel, but of Christ, as is manifest from (<662212>Revelation 22:12,16,20) and which are to be understood not of Christ's coming in his power to destroy Jerusalem, for this was past when John had these visions, and wrote this book; but of the second and personal coming of Christ to judgment, as is clear from (<662212>Revelation 22:12) which though it will not be sooner than the time appointed, yet will be as soon as that time is come, and sooner than is generally expected by men. The Ethiopic version adds, “as a thief”, as in (<661615>Revelation 16:15) and because the second coming of Christ is an affair of the utmost moment, and…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“"And" is omitted in Coptic and ANDREAS with English Version, but is inserted by A, B, Vulgate and Syriac. blessed-- (Rev 1:3).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Behold, I come quickly - See the notes on Revelation 1:3. The words used here are undoubtedly the words of the Redeemer, although they are apparently repeated by the angel. The meaning is, that they were used by the angel as the words of the Redeemer. See Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20. Blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book - That receives them as a divine communication; that makes use of them to comfort himself in the days of darkness, persecution, and trial; and that is obedient to the precepts here enjoined. See the notes on Revelation 1:3. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Behold, I come quickly - Saith our Lord himself, to accomplish these things. Happy is he that keepeth - Without adding or diminishing, Rev 22:18-19, the words of this book. Revelation 22:8”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“22:7 Blessed: The sixth blessing of Revelation (see 1:3; 14:13; 16:15; 19:9; 20:6; 22:14) is for those who obey. Obedience is key to God’s blessing.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I come: Rev 22:10, Rev 22:12, Rev 22:20, Rev 3:11 blessed: Rev 22:9, Rev 1:3 Revelation 22:8”
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