Rev 22:20 | MHM | STEP | Conclusion. This final section brings the book of Revelation to a close. It contains Christ’s farewell to his church, the church’s response to his promise, and a final blessing. These words encourage believers to remain faithful and hopeful as they wait for Jesus to return. v. 20 : Here, Christ gives his farewell to the church. After sharing so many things with his people on earth, it’s as if he is now saying goodbye and returning to heaven. But he leaves with kindness and assurance. He promises, “Behold, I come quickly” (Revelation 22:20 ). Just as he promised his presence when he rose to heaven after his resurrection (Matthew 28:20 ), now he promises he will return soon. Some may question this promise because much time has passed, but God is patient, not slow. He waits for enemies to repent, but his coming will be sooner than people expect or want. For believers, it will be just at the right time. The vision has an appointed time and will not delay (Habakkuk 2:3 ). We should always remember his words, “I come quickly” , and work hard to be found by him in peace, without spot and blameless (2 Peter 3:14 ). The church answers Christ’s promise with faith and longing. First, the church says, “Amen, so it is, so it shall be” , showing firm belief in his return. Then, the church prays, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20 ). This is a deep desire for Christ to come soon, like a beloved running quickly to meet his loved one (Song of Solomon 8:14 ). True believers always look for the blessed hope and coming of Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13 ). We should join them, reminding ourselves of his promise and turning every promise into prayer: “Come, Lord Jesus.” We long for him to end this world’s sin and suffering, to gather his people, and to bring them to heaven, where there is perfect purity, peace, and joy. This will finish God’s great plan and fulfill his promises.

‏ Revelation of John 22:20

Conclusion.

This final section brings the book of Revelation to a close. It contains Christ’s farewell to his church, the church’s response to his promise, and a final blessing. These words encourage believers to remain faithful and hopeful as they wait for Jesus to return.

v. 20: Here, Christ gives his farewell to the church. After sharing so many things with his people on earth, it’s as if he is now saying goodbye and returning to heaven. But he leaves with kindness and assurance. He promises, “Behold, I come quickly” (Revelation 22:20 ^a). Just as he promised his presence when he rose to heaven after his resurrection (Matthew 28:20 ^b), now he promises he will return soon. Some may question this promise because much time has passed, but God is patient, not slow. He waits for enemies to repent, but his coming will be sooner than people expect or want. For believers, it will be just at the right time. The vision has an appointed time and will not delay (Habakkuk 2:3 ^c). We should always remember his words, “I come quickly”, and work hard to be found by him in peace, without spot and blameless (2 Peter 3:14 ^d).

The church answers Christ’s promise with faith and longing. First, the church says, “Amen, so it is, so it shall be”, showing firm belief in his return. Then, the church prays, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus” (Revelation 22:20 ^e). This is a deep desire for Christ to come soon, like a beloved running quickly to meet his loved one (Song of Solomon 8:14 ^f). True believers always look for the blessed hope and coming of Jesus Christ (Titus 2:13 ^g). We should join them, reminding ourselves of his promise and turning every promise into prayer: “Come, Lord Jesus.” We long for him to end this world’s sin and suffering, to gather his people, and to bring them to heaven, where there is perfect purity, peace, and joy. This will finish God’s great plan and fulfill his promises.