Rev 1:2 | TNotes | STEP | 1:2 reported (Greek martureō ) . . . testimony (Greek marturia ): These closely related Greek words indicate an authentic witness and emphasize that the sacrificial witness of Jesus and the authentic testimony of John are the basis for the revelation.

‏ Revelation of John 1:2

1:2 ^a reported (Greek martureō) . . . testimony (Greek marturia): These closely related Greek words indicate an authentic witness and emphasize that the sacrificial witness of Jesus and the authentic testimony of John are the basis for the revelation.