What does it mean that the sayings of this prophecy should not be sealed?

When the passage says, “Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book,” it means these words are not meant to be hidden or saved for some far-off time. They are to stay open and available, to be read, heard, and taken seriously by the churches. The reason given is that “the time is at hand,” so people need this message now. It is meant to prepare and steady believers, warn those who refuse to repent, and keep everyone aware that Jesus’ return and final judgment are real and near.

Why does the passage say the unjust and filthy will remain that way?

The words about the unjust and filthy remaining as they are point to the settled state of people when the end comes. Those who have refused God and stayed in sin will be fixed in that condition, facing judgment. In contrast, those who are righteous and holy will remain so, showing the lasting fruit of God’s work in them. It is not telling people to keep sinning, but warning that a day is coming when the door to change will close. Now is the time to turn to God, not later.

What does Jesus mean by saying, "Behold, I come quickly" and bringing His reward?

When Jesus says, “Behold, I come quickly,” He is stressing that His return is certain and can come sooner than people expect. “Quickly” points to the nearness and suddenness of His coming, not that it must happen in a few days. He adds that His reward is with Him, to give to each person according to their work. This shows there will be a final judgment where what we have done reveals what we truly believed. For believers, this is a promise of hope and encouragement to stay faithful.

What is the blessing for those who do His commandments in this passage?

The passage says, “Blessed are they that do his commandments,” and then explains the blessing: they have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city through its gates. Obedience here is not about earning salvation by our own strength, but shows that a person truly belongs to Jesus. Those who trust Him are washed and changed, and so they follow His ways. Their “right” to the tree of life rests on grace given through Christ, who opens the way into God’s presence forever.

Who are the people described as being outside the city and why are they excluded?

The passage lists those who are “without,” meaning outside the holy city and away from its blessings. It names “dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.” This is a picture of people who cling to sin and refuse to repent. Their lives are marked by what is against God’s ways, and they love it. They are not people who once sinned but turned to Christ, but those who stay in rebellion. Their exclusion shows the seriousness of sin and the purity of God’s eternal kingdom.

What does it mean that the Spirit and the bride say, "Come"?

When it says, “The Spirit and the bride say, Come,” it shows a joint invitation. The Holy Spirit calls people to Christ, and the bride, which is the church, joins in that call. Then it adds, “let him that heareth say, Come,” so every person who hears and believes is also drawn into this invitation. It is both a prayer for Jesus to come and a call for thirsty sinners to come to Him now. This shows how God’s Spirit and God’s people together call others to receive the water of life.

Who is invited to take the water of life freely, and what does that mean?

The invitation is very wide: “let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.” This means anyone who feels their need, anyone who is spiritually thirsty, is welcome. “Whosoever will” shows that no one is shut out if they are willing to come. The water of life is the eternal life and salvation that Jesus gives. To take it “freely” means it costs us nothing because He paid the price. It is offered as a gift, not as a wage, to all who come to Him.

Why is there a strong warning against adding to or taking away from this prophecy?

The warning against adding to or taking away from the words of this prophecy shows how serious God is about His Word. Anyone who tries to change the message, whether by adding human ideas as if they were God’s or cutting out parts they do not like, is acting against God Himself. The passage says such a person will face the plagues written here, or lose any share in the tree of life and the holy city. It reminds us to receive Scripture humbly, not twist it, and to handle these words with deep respect.

What does this passage teach about who Jesus is with the titles Alpha and Omega and root of David?

In this passage Jesus calls Himself “Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.” Alpha and Omega are the first and last letters of the Greek alphabet, so this shows He is before all things and after all things, Lord over the whole story. He also says He is “the root and the offspring of David,” meaning He is both the source of David’s line and the promised king who comes from that line. He is fully God and yet truly human, the bright morning star who brings the final, true dawn.

How should believers respond to Jesus’ final words, "Surely I come quickly"?

The passage shows the right response in the words, “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” Believers are meant to hear His promise, “Surely I come quickly,” and answer with longing, not fear. This leads to living in readiness, holding tightly to His grace, and not drifting back into the sins that keep people outside the city. It calls for steady obedience, a heart that invites others to come to Christ, and a deep trust that His timing is good. The closing prayer, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all,” reminds us we depend on His grace while we wait.

Rev.22.10

Revelation 22:10

KJV GOD

And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.

Jesus Is Coming

And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.

Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.

And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.

Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.

And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.

He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:

And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book.

He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

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