Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near. New Living Translation God blesses the one who reads the words of this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to its message and obey what it says, for the time is near. English Standard Version Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near. Berean Standard Bible Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near. Berean Literal Bible Blessed is the one reading, and those hearing the words of the prophecy, and keeping the things having been written in it; for the time is near. King James Bible Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. New King James Version Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near. New American Standard Bible Blessed is the one who reads, and those who hear the words of the prophecy and keep the things which are written in it; for the time is near. NASB 1995 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near. NASB 1977 Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near. Legacy Standard Bible Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy and keep the things which are written in it, for the time is near. Amplified Bible Blessed (happy, prosperous, to be admired) is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and who keep the things which are written in it [heeding them and taking them to heart]; for the time [of fulfillment] is near. Christian Standard Bible Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep what is written in it, because the time is near. Holman Christian Standard Bible The one who reads this is blessed, and those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep what is written in it are blessed, because the time is near! American Standard Version Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is at hand. Contemporary English Version God will bless everyone who reads this prophecy to others, and he will bless everyone who hears and obeys it. The time is almost here. English Revised Version Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. GOD'S WORD® Translation Blessed is the one who reads, as well as those who hear the words of this prophecy and pay attention to what is written in it because the time is near. Good News Translation Happy is the one who reads this book, and happy are those who listen to the words of this prophetic message and obey what is written in this book! For the time is near when all these things will happen. International Standard Version How blessed is the one who reads aloud and those who hear the words of this prophecy and obey what is written in it, for the time is near! Majority Standard Bible Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near. NET Bible Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy aloud, and blessed are those who hear and obey the things written in it, because the time is near! New Heart English Bible Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written in it, for the time is near. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. Weymouth New Testament Blessed is he who reads and blessed are those who listen to the words of this prophecy and lay to heart what is written in it; for the time for its fulfillment is now close at hand. World English Bible Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written in it, for the time is near. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBlessed is he who is reading, and those hearing the words of the prophecy, and keeping the things written in it, for the time is near! Berean Literal Bible Blessed is the one reading, and those hearing the words of the prophecy, and keeping the things having been written in it; for the time is near. Young's Literal Translation Happy is he who is reading, and those hearing, the words of the prophecy, and keeping the things written in it -- for the time is nigh! Smith's Literal Translation Happy he reading, and they hearing the words of the prophecy, and keeping the things written in it, for the time is near. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed is he, that readeth and heareth the words of this prophecy; and keepeth those things which are written in it; for the time is at hand. Catholic Public Domain Version Blessed is he who reads or hears the words of this Prophecy, and who keeps the things that have been written in it. For the time is near. New American Bible Blessed is the one who reads aloud and blessed are those who listen to this prophetic message and heed what is written in it, for the appointed time is near. New Revised Standard Version Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and who keep what is written in it; for the time is near. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed is he who reads and they who listen to the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it: for the time is at hand. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Blessed is the one who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep those things that are written in it, for the time is near. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBlessed is he that reads, and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things that are written in it; for the time is at hand. Godbey New Testament Blessed is the one reading, and those hearing the word of the prophecy, and keeping the things which have been written in it: for the time is at hand. Haweis New Testament Blessed is he that readeth, and they who hear the words of this prophecy, and observe the things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. Mace New Testament Happy is he that reads, and attends to the words of this prophecy, and observes the matter therein contain'd: for the time draws nigh. Weymouth New Testament Blessed is he who reads and blessed are those who listen to the words of this prophecy and lay to heart what is written in it; for the time for its fulfillment is now close at hand. Worrell New Testament Happy is he that reads, and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things written therein; for the time is near. Worsley New Testament Happy is he that readeth, and those that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is near. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Prologue…2who testifies to everything he saw. This is the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ. 3Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near. 4John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from Him who is and was and is to come, and from the seven Spirits before His throne,… Cross References Luke 11:28 But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.” James 1:25 But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does. Matthew 24:15 So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), 1 Timothy 4:13 Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, and to teaching. Romans 13:11 And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. 2 Peter 1:19 We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 1 John 2:3-5 By this we can be sure that we have come to know Him: if we keep His commandments. / If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. / But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him: John 13:17 If you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness, / so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Matthew 7:24-27 Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ... John 5:39 You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me, Acts 17:11 Now the Bereans were more noble-minded than the Thessalonians, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if these teachings were true. Psalm 119:1-2 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. / Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. Isaiah 55:2-3 Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. / Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. Treasury of Scripture Blessed is he that reads, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. Blessed. Revelation 22:7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. Proverbs 8:34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. Daniel 12:12,13 Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days… for. Revelation 22:6,10,12,20 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… Romans 13:11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed. James 5:8,9 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh… Jump to Previous Aloud Blessed Blessing Book Close Ear Fulfillment Hand Happy Hear Hearing Heart Heed Keeping Lay Nigh Prophecy Prophet's Reader Readeth Reading Reads Therein Time Words WrittenJump to Next Aloud Blessed Blessing Book Close Ear Fulfillment Hand Happy Hear Hearing Heart Heed Keeping Lay Nigh Prophecy Prophet's Reader Readeth Reading Reads Therein Time Words WrittenRevelation 1 1. The preface.4. John's salutation to the seven churches of Asia. 7. The coming of Christ. 8. His glorious power and majesty. Blessed is the one who reads aloud The word "blessed" in Greek is "makarios," which conveys a sense of happiness or divine favor. In the context of Revelation, this blessing is not just a superficial happiness but a deep, spiritual joy that comes from being in alignment with God's will. The act of reading aloud was significant in the early church, as many believers were illiterate, and the public reading of Scripture was a primary means of disseminating God's Word. This phrase emphasizes the importance of engaging with Scripture actively and communally, suggesting that there is a special grace imparted to those who proclaim God's Word. the words of this prophecy and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it because the time is near The time is at hand.--In the apostolic mind this was always true, though the restless idleness of the Thessalonians was blamed (2Thessalonians 2:2; 2Thessalonians 3:11-12). The spirit of vigilance and of ever readiness for both the providential advents and the final advent of the Christ was enjoined. (Comp. Romans 13:12; James 5:9; 2Peter 3:8-9.) . . . Verse 3. - He that readeth this book publicly in the church, and they that hear the book read, are equally blessed. There is grace promised to both minister and congregation who live up to the spirit of the Scriptures. St. John here suggests that a usage common in the Jewish Church (Luke 4:16; Acts 15:21; 2 Corinthians 3:15) may be adopted in the Christian Church. Probably this verse is the earliest authority for the public reading of the New Testament Scripture. It is very precarious to argue that "the Apocalypse, which points to this custom, cannot have been composed in the year 68," because this Christian custom is of later origin than 68. The official communications of apostles were sure to be read publicly in the churches (see Lightfoot on Colossians 4:16). Until the new lectionary came into use, the blessing here promised to the liturgical use of the Apocalypse was sadly neglected in the English Church. One might almost have supposed that a blessing had been pronounced on those who do not read and do not hear the prophecy. The words of this prophecy; literally, of the prophecy; i.e. "the prophecy of this book" (Revelation 22:7, 18). That which is a revelation in reference to Christ is a prophecy in reference to John. "Prophecy" must not be narrowed down to the vulgar meaning of foretelling future events; it is the forthtelling of the mind of God. Prophecy, in the narrow sense of prediction, cannot well be kept. It is God's call to repentance, obedience, steadfastness, and prayer that must be kept by both reader and hearers in order to bring a blessing. And if the words are to be kept, they can be understood. We have no right to set aside the Revelation as an insoluble puzzle (comp. Luke 11:28, where, however, we have φυλάσσειν, not τηρεῖν). The time is at hand. The appointed time, the season foreordained of God (καιρός, not χρόνος), is near. We may ask, with F.D. Maurice, "Did not the original writer use words in their simple, natural sense? If he told the hearers and readers of his day that the time was at hand, did he not mean them to understand that it was at hand?" No doubt. But that does not preclude us from interpreting the inspired words as referring, not only to events near St. John's time, but also to other events of which they were the foretastes and figures. To us the meaning is that the type of the end has been foretold and has come, and the end itself, which has been equally foretold, must be watched for in all seriousness.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Blessed [is]Μακάριος (Makarios) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3107: Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. the [one who] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. reads aloud ἀναγινώσκων (anaginōskōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 314: To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. words λόγους (logous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of [this] τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prophecy, προφητείας (prophēteias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 4394: Prophecy, prophesying; the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth. From prophetes; prediction. and [ blessed are ] καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. those who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hear ἀκούοντες (akouontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. obey τηροῦντες (tērountes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 5083: From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. what τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is written γεγραμμένα (gegrammena) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. in ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. it, αὐτῇ (autē) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Feminine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. because γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. time [is] καιρὸς (kairos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2540: Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. near. ἐγγύς (engys) Adverb Strong's 1451: Near. From a primary verb agcho; near. Links Revelation 1:3 NIVRevelation 1:3 NLT Revelation 1:3 ESV Revelation 1:3 NASB Revelation 1:3 KJV Revelation 1:3 BibleApps.com Revelation 1:3 Biblia Paralela Revelation 1:3 Chinese Bible Revelation 1:3 French Bible Revelation 1:3 Catholic Bible NT Prophecy: Revelation 1:3 Blessed is he who reads and those (Rev. Re Apocalypse) |
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