Rev 22:6-7 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Rev 22:6-21: 22:6-21 This epilogue to Revelation contains utterances by an angel (22:6 , 8-11 ) and Christ (22:7 , 12-19 ) followed by a concluding plea for Christ’s return (22:20 ) and a closing benediction (22:21 ). The epilogue has a number of direct verbal connections with the introduction to the book (1:1-11 ), and it sums up important themes such as encouraging faithful perseverance, warning evildoers, affirming the authenticity of the prophetic message, and restating the nearness of Christ’s return. 22:6 Everything that John records in Revelation is trustworthy and true because God , who has all authority (cp. Matt 28:18 ), has sent the messenger. But it does not mean these visions are easy to understand.

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‏ Revelation of John 22:6-7

Summary for Rev 22:6-21: 22:6-21 ^a This epilogue to Revelation contains utterances by an angel (22:6 ^b, 8-11 ^c) and Christ (22:7 ^d, 12-19 ^e) followed by a concluding plea for Christ’s return (22:20 ^f) and a closing benediction (22:21 ^g). The epilogue has a number of direct verbal connections with the introduction to the book (1:1-11 ^h), and it sums up important themes such as encouraging faithful perseverance, warning evildoers, affirming the authenticity of the prophetic message, and restating the nearness of Christ’s return. 22:6 ⁱ Everything that John records in Revelation is trustworthy and true because God, who has all authority (cp. Matt 28:18 ^j), has sent the messenger. But it does not mean these visions are easy to understand.
22:7 ^k Blessed: The sixth blessing of Revelation (see 1:3 ^l; 14:13 ^m; 16:15 ⁿ; 19:9 ^o; 20:6 ^p; 22:14 ^q) is for those who obey. Obedience is key to God’s blessing.