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Revelation 22

Rev. 22:20 KJV (With Strong’s)

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He which
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
testifieth
martureo (Greek #3140)
to be a witness, i.e. testify (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: charge, give (evidence), bear record, have (obtain, of) good (honest) report, be well reported of, testify, give (have) testimony, (be, bear, give, obtain) witness.
Pronounce: mar-too-reh'-o
Origin: from 3144
these things
tauta (Greek #5023)
these things
KJV usage: + afterward, follow, + hereafter, X him, the same, so, such, that, then, these, they, this, those, thus.
Pronounce: tow'-tah
Origin: nominative or accusative case neuter plural of 3778
saith
lego (Greek #3004)
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas 2036 and 5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while 4483 is properly to break silence merely, and 2980 means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean
KJV usage: ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
Pronounce: leg'-o
Origin: a primary verb
, Surely
nai (Greek #3483)
yes
KJV usage: even so, surely, truth, verily, yea, yes.
Pronounce: nahee
Origin: a primary particle of strong affirmation
q I come
erchomai (Greek #2064)
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι (el-yoo'-thom-ahee), or (active) ἔλθω (el'-tho), which do not otherwise occur) to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV usage: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Pronounce: er'-khom-ahee
quickly
tachu (Greek #5035)
shortly, i.e. without delay, soon, or (by surprise) suddenly, or (by implication, of ease) readily
KJV usage: lightly, quickly.
Pronounce: takh-oo'
Origin: neuter singular of 5036 (as adverb)
. Amen
amen (Greek #281)
properly, firm, i.e. (figuratively) trustworthy; adverbially, surely (often as interjection, so be it)
KJV usage: amen, verily.
Pronounce: am-ane'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (0543)
. Evenr so
nai (Greek #3483)
yes
KJV usage: even so, surely, truth, verily, yea, yes.
Pronounce: nahee
Origin: a primary particle of strong affirmation
, come
erchomai (Greek #2064)
middle voice of a primary verb (used only in the present and imperfect tenses, the others being supplied by a kindred (middle voice) ἐλεύθομαι (el-yoo'-thom-ahee), or (active) ἔλθω (el'-tho), which do not otherwise occur) to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
KJV usage: accompany, appear, bring, come, enter, fall out, go, grow, X light, X next, pass, resort, be set.
Pronounce: er'-khom-ahee
, Lord
kurios (Greek #2962)
supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful title)
KJV usage: God, Lord, master, Sir.
Pronounce: koo'-ree-os
Origin: from κῦρος (supremacy)
Jesus
Iesous (Greek #2424)
Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites
KJV usage: Jesus.
Pronounce: ee-ay-sooce'
Origin: of Hebrew origin (03091)
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Rev. 22:7,12• 7And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.
 12Behold, I come quickly, and my reward with me, to render to every one as his work shall be. (Rev. 22:7,12)
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Heb. 9:28• 28thus the Christ also, having been once offered to bear the sins of many, shall appear to those that look for him the second time without sin for salvation. (Heb. 9:28)
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Isa. 25:9• 9And it shall be said in that day, Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is Jehovah, we have waited for him; we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation. (Isa. 25:9)

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Amen,
The Lord Jesus

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Ministry on This Verse

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Rev. 22:18• 18*I* testify to every one who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, If any one shall add to these things, God shall add to him the plagues which are written in this book. (Rev. 22:18)
Surely.
Rev. 22:7,10,12• 7And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he who keeps the words of the prophecy of this book.
 10And he says to me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book. The time is near.
 12Behold, I come quickly, and my reward with me, to render to every one as his work shall be. (Rev. 22:7,10,12)
Amen.
Rev. 1:18• 18and the living one: and I became dead, and behold, I am living to the ages of ages, and have the keys of death and of hades. (Rev. 1:18)
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Song of Sol. 8:14• 14Haste, my beloved, And be thou like a gazelle or a young hart Upon the mountains of spices. (Song of Sol. 8:14)
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Isa. 25:9• 9And it shall be said in that day, Behold, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is Jehovah, we have waited for him; we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation. (Isa. 25:9)
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John 21:25• 25And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which if they were written one by one, I suppose that not even the world itself would contain the books written. (John 21:25)
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2 Tim. 4:8• 8Henceforth the crown of righteousness is laid up for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will render to me in that day; but not only to me, but also to all who love his appearing. (2 Tim. 4:8)
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Heb. 9:28• 28thus the Christ also, having been once offered to bear the sins of many, shall appear to those that look for him the second time without sin for salvation. (Heb. 9:28)
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2 Peter 3:12‑14• 12waiting for and hastening the coming of the day of God, by reason of which the heavens, being on fire, shall be dissolved, and the elements, burning with heat, shall melt?
 13But, according to his promise, we wait for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwells righteousness.
 14Wherefore, beloved, as ye wait for these things, be diligent to be found of him in peace, without spot and blameless; (2 Peter 3:12‑14)
• Immediately John as representing the church answers, "Come, Lord Jesus." It is the ready reply of his heart to the Lord. (“Lectures on Revelation 22: Part 2” by W. Kelly)
• There are good days in store, even for this poor world — days of heaven upon the earth; but the Lord must come before them — and He must have us for Himself first of all. (“Lectures on Revelation 22: Part 2” by W. Kelly)

J. N. Darby Translation

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He that testifies these things says, Yea, I come quickly. Amen; come, Lord Jesus.

W. Kelly Translation

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He that testifieth these things saith, Yea, I am coming quickly. Amena! Come, Lord Jesus.

WK Translation Notes

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Most Edd. connect "Amen" with "come." I prefer to read it as the seal of the words of Jesus. The Edd. omit the second "yea" (after Amen) as given in the T. R.