Revelation of John 22:8-11
Summary for Rev 22:8-9: 22:8-9 a The earlier warning against false worship (see 19:10 b) 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 c, 26-27 d; 3:27-35 e).22:10 f Do not seal up: The angel expands John’s initial instruction to “write in a book” (1:11 g) and warns against curtailing its communication. Although some things are sealed—God does not reveal everything (cp. 10:4 h)—what has been written must be communicated so that people will understand the seriousness of the message and that the time is near (see 1:1 i, 3 j; 22:6-7 k; cp. Dan 12:4 l).
22:11 m Vile people who refuse to accept God’s forgiveness will continue to be vile (see 16:9 n), yet John reminds the righteous to maintain their integrity. This verse is a warning to evildoers, and it calls the righteous to recognize the crucial significance of Christ’s return relative to their commitments and their actions.
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