Rev 22:6-9 | 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.

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.
Summary for Rev 22:8-9: 22:8-9 ^r The earlier warning against false worship (see 19:10 ^s) is reiterated when John again falls at the feet of the angel. Only God deserves our worship (cp. John the Baptist in relation to Jesus; John 1:6-8 ^t, 26-27 ^u; 3:27-35 ^v).