1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ. God gave it to him to let his servants know what is soon to take place. He sent his angel to make it known to his servant, John,
2 who reports everything he saw, for this is the word of God and the declaration of Jesus Christ.
3 Happy is the one who reads aloud these prophetic words, and happy those who hear them and treasure everything written here, for the time is near.
4 From John to the seven Churches of Asia: receive grace and peace from him who is, who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits of God which are before his throne,
5 and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and has washed away our sins with his own blood,
6 making us a kingdom and priests for God his Father, to him be the glory and power for ever and ever. Amen.
7 See he comes with the clouds and everyone will see him, even those who pierced him; on his account all the nations of the earth will beat his breast. Yes. It will be so.
8 "I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, he who is, who was and who is to come: the Master of the universe.
9 I, John, your brother, who share with you, in Jesus, the sufferings, the kingdom and the patient endurance, was on the island of Patmos, because of the Word of God and witnessing to Jesus.
10 On the Lord's day, the Spirit took possession of me and I heard a voice behind me which sounded like a trumpet,
11 "Write down all that you see, in a book, and send it to the seven Churches of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia and Laodicea."
12 I turned to see who was speaking to me; behind me were seven golden lampstands
13 and, in the middle of these, I saw someone like a son of man, dressed in a long robe tied with a golden girdle.
14 His head and his hair are white as wool or as snow and his eyes are like flames of fire.
15 His feet are like burnished bronze when it has been refined in a furnace. His voice is like the roaring of the waves.
16 I saw seven stars in his right hand and a sharp, double-edged sword coming out of his mouth; his face shone like the sun in all its brilliance.
17 Seeing him, I fell at his feet like one dead but he touched me with his right hand and said, "Do not be afraid. It is I, the First and the Last.
18 I am the living one; I was dead and now I am alive for ever and ever; and mine are the keys of death and the netherworld.
19 Now write what you have seen, both what is and what is yet to come.
20 Know the secret of the seven stars you saw in my right hand and the seven golden lampstands: the seven stars are the angels of the seven Churches and the seven lampstands are the seven Churches.
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The first chapter of the book of Revelation describes John's vision on the island of Patmos, where he received revelations from Jesus Christ. This view includes the description of Jesus as the Son of man, his role as judge and redeemer, and the message he wants to convey to the seven churches of Asia Minor. In addition, John emphasizes the importance of Christian obedience and witness. Here are five verses related to the topics covered in Revelation 1:
Proverbs 1:7: "The fear of the Lord is the principle of knowledge; the madmen despise wisdom and instruction." This verse highlights the importance of the fear of the Lord, which is a recurring theme in the book of Revelation. God's knowledge and his will are fundamental to understanding the revelations contained in the book.
Isaiah 41:10: "Do not fear, because I am with you, do not haunt yourself, because I am your God; I strengthen you, and help you, and I support you with my faithful right hand." This verse emphasizes God's presence and protection in the midst of difficulties and tribulation, which is an important message for the churches mentioned in Revelation.
Romans 1:16: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes, first of the Jew and also of the Greek." This verse highlights the importance of Christian testimony and the preaching of the Gospel, a central theme in Revelation.
1 Peter 1:7: "That the proof of your faith, more precious than the gold that perishes and is proven by fire, reduces to praise, honor, and glory in the revelation of Jesus Christ." This verse talks about the importance of faith, which is tested through tribulations and difficulties, and which is essential for the revelation of Jesus Christ.
2 Peter 3:18: "Before, grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ grow. This verse highlights the importance of spiritual growth and knowledge of Jesus Christ, a theme that is present throughout the Bible, including in Revelation.
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