Revelation 1 — Overview

Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole Bible · Matthew Henry (1662–1714) · Public Domain

This chapter is a general preface to the whole book, and contains, I. An inscription, declaring the original and the design of it, ver. 1, 2. II. The apostolic benediction pronounced on all those who shall pay a due regard to the contents of this book, ver. 3-8. III. A glorious vision or appearance of the Lord Jesus Christ to the apostle John, when he delivered to him this revelation, ver. 9, to the end.

The Substance of the Book. (a. d. 95.)

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