Revelation 22

Paradise Restored

1The angel showed me the river of the water of life, which was as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and the Lamb.[#22:1 Some witnesses to the text add pure .]

2In the middle of the city's street and on each side of the river was a tree of life that yielded twelve kinds of fruit. The tree yields its fruit every month, and its leaves are for the healing of the nations.

3There will no longer be any curse. The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in the city. His servants will worship him.

4They will see his face. His name will be on their foreheads.

5There will no longer be any night or any need for lamplight or sunlight, because the Lord God will shine on them. And they will reign forever and ever.

Jesus Is Coming Soon

6The angel said to me, “These words are faithful and true. The Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants what must soon take place.”[#22:6 A few witnesses to the text read the God of the holy prophets .]

7“And look: I am coming soon! Blessed is the one who holds on to the words of the prophecy of this book.”

8I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. When I heard and saw them, I bowed down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed me these things.

9But he said to me, “Do not do it! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and also with those who hold on to the words of this book. Worship God!”

10The angel also said to me:

Jesus Speaks

17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” And let the one who hears this say, “Come.” And let the one who is thirsty come. Let the one who wants the water of life take it as a gift.

18I give this warning to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book.

19And if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his share in the Tree of Life and in the Holy City, which are written in this book.[#22:19 Some witnesses to the text read Book .]

20The one who testifies about these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.”

Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

21The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with all the saints. Amen.[#22:21 A few witnesses to the text omit .; #22:21 A few witnesses to the text read be with all of you or with everyone .]

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