Behold, I come quickly,.... These are the words not of the angel, but of Christ, as is manifest from Re 22:12 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 Re 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.
Bible Commentary
Revelation 22:7
Revelation 22:7
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
The Daily Devotional
One devotional. Every morning.
The full reading, the passage behind it, and where to go deeper — in your inbox before the day starts. No ads, ever.
We'll send one email to confirm it's really you. Unsubscribe in one tap, any time.
Continue tomorrow
Turn Bible study into a daily habit
Read today's devotional, save your progress, and receive a gentle daily reminder.
Recommended reading
More for Revelation 22:7
Continue with other commentaries and DiscipleDeck content connected to this verse, chapter, or topic.
Other commentaries
Revelation 22 — OverviewRevelation 22 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn this chapter we have, I. A further description of the heavenly state
of the church, ver. 1-5. II. A confirmation of this and all the other
visions of this book, ver. 6-19. III. The conclusion, ver. 20, 21.
The…Revelation 22 — OverviewRevelation 22 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgeRevelation 22:1, The river of the water of life; Revelation 22:2, The tree of life; Revelation 22:5, The light of the city of God is himself; Revelation 22:9, The angel will not be worshipped; Revelation 22:18, Nothing…Revelation 22 — OverviewRevelation 22 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThis chapter contains a further account of the above city, a confirmation of the visions of this book, and the conclusion of it. The city is further described by the river that ran by it, or through it, called a river…Revelation 22:1-21Revelation 22:1-21 · The Pulpit CommentaryEXPOSITIONRevelation 22:6-19Revelation 22:6-19 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleWe have here a solemn ratification of the contents of this book, and
particularly of this last vision (though some think it may not only
refer to the whole book, but to the whole New Testament, yea, to the…Revelation 22:7Revelation 22:7 · The Pulpit CommentaryBehold, I come quickly (cf. Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20; Revelation 3:11). The narration passes into the words of Christ himself, just as in Revelation 22:12 and Revelation 11:3. Blessed is he that keepeth the…
commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.commentaryRecommended resourceExplore this resource connected to the verse you are reading.sermonOn FaithSermon 106 On Faith “Without faith it is impossible to please him.” Heb. 11:6. 1. But what is Faith? It is a divine “evidence and conviction of things not...John WesleydevotionThe Silent TeacherDoes it feel like God is ignoring your prayers? Remember this: The Teacher is always quiet during the test. He hasn't left the room; He's waiting to see your answer.DiscipleDeckdevotionThe Heavy BrakeSlaves never rest. Sons do. If you can't stop working, you've forgotten you're free.DiscipleDeckdevotionThe Back of the TapestryWe judge the weaving before it is finished. We scream at the knots because we can't see the picture yet. Today, be honest with God about your pain, but end your prayer with trust: "Lord, I see the mess, but I trust the Weaver. Don't waste this pain.Discipledeck devotionThe Unfinished ListYou are not a machine; you are a soul. Machines run until they break; souls need to rest to survive. This week, pick one 24-hour period (or even a half-day to start) to turn off your work email, put away the chores, and just enjoy God and your family. The work will wait; your soul cannot.Discipledeck devotionThe Wedding Ring and the Family MealBaptism is your wedding ring; Communion is your anniversary dinner. One declares you are married; the other keeps the love fresh. Don't be a secret believer. Jesus was not ashamed to die for you publicly, so don't be ashamed to live for Him publiclyDiscipledeck