THE object of this work is to present each Vision or subject before the reader in such a manner that there may be no confusion with what precedes or what follows it.
The exact order of the Scripture has been followed; indeed, its order is as divine as its subject.
The division into chapters and verses is not divine. It frequently hinders the right apprehension of the meaning. It is therefore not followed here.
References to authors, or sources of information, are omitted, as tending to cause distraction to the reader, and occupy space that cannot well be spared.
The center column is the Authorized Version.
The outer columns are intended to help the reader to understand what he reads; either by bringing other scriptures to explain, or by presenting thoughts which must be weighed before God, as all other ministry.
In quotations from the Old Testament, the Revised Version has been used.
In the earlier pages, the valued remarks of others have been drawn upon at times, and will be recognized.
The best critical Editors of the text have been consulted, and various eminent translations. Most persons are aware that King James’ translators had not the advantages now possessed in authentic documents of the Book of Revelation.