Revelation 22:12
New International Version
“Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done.

New Living Translation
“Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds.

English Standard Version
“Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.

Berean Standard Bible
“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

Berean Literal Bible
"Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each as is his work.

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

New King James Version
“And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work.

New American Standard Bible
“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to reward each one as his work deserves.

NASB 1995
“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.

NASB 1977
“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.

Legacy Standard Bible
“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to his work.

Amplified Bible
“Behold, I (Jesus) am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to the merit of his deeds (earthly works, faithfulness).

Christian Standard Bible
“Look, I am coming soon, and my reward is with me to repay each person according to his work.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“Look! I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me to repay each person according to what he has done.

American Standard Version
Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is.

Contemporary English Version
Then I was told: I am coming soon! And when I come, I will reward everyone for what they have done.

English Revised Version
Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"I'm coming soon! I will bring my reward with me to pay all people based on what they have done.

Good News Translation
"Listen!" says Jesus. "I am coming soon! I will bring my rewards with me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

International Standard Version
"See! I am coming soon! My reward is with me to repay everyone according to his behavior.

Majority Standard Bible
?Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

NET Bible
(Look! I am coming soon, and my reward is with me to pay each one according to what he has done!

New Heart English Bible
"Look, I am coming quickly. My reward is with me, to repay to each person according to his work.

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

Weymouth New Testament
"I am coming quickly; and My reward is with Me, that I may requite every man in accordance with what his conduct has been.

World English Bible
“Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, to repay to each man according to his work.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, I come quickly, and My reward [is] with Me, to render to each as his work will be;

Berean Literal Bible
"Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each as is his work.

Young's Literal Translation
And lo, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to render to each as his work shall be;

Smith's Literal Translation
And behold, I come swiftly; and my reward with me, to give back to each as shall be his work.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to every man according to his works.

Catholic Public Domain Version
“Behold, I am approaching quickly! And my repayment is with me, to render to each one according to his works.

New American Bible
“Behold, I am coming soon. I bring with me the recompense I will give to each according to his deeds.

New Revised Standard Version
“See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, I am coming soon, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Behold, I come at once, and my reward is with me, and I shall give to every person according to his work.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give to every one as his work shall be.

Godbey New Testament
Behold, I am coming quickly; and my reward is with me, to give unto each one as his work is.

Haweis New Testament
And behold, I come quickly: and my reward is with me, to give to every man as his work shall be.

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

Weymouth New Testament
"I am coming quickly; and My reward is with Me, that I may requite every man in accordance with what his conduct has been.

Worrell New Testament
"Behold, I come quickly; and My reward is with Me, to render to each one according as his work is.

Worsley New Testament
And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to recompense every one according to his work.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Jesus is Coming
11Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.” 12“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. 13I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”…

Cross References
Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.

Isaiah 40:10
Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.

Isaiah 62:11
Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”

Romans 2:6
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”

2 Corinthians 5:10
For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad.

1 Corinthians 3:8
He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.

Revelation 11:18
The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”

Revelation 2:23
Then I will strike her children dead, and all the churches will know that I am the One who searches minds and hearts, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds.

Revelation 20:12
And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.

Matthew 25:31-46
When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ...

1 Peter 1:17
Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.

Jeremiah 17:10
I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve.

Psalm 62:12
and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds.

Proverbs 24:12
If you say, “Behold, we did not know about this,” does not He who weighs hearts consider it? Does not the One who guards your life know? Will He not repay a man according to his deeds?

Colossians 3:24-25
because you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. / Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.


Treasury of Scripture

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

I come.

Revelation 22:7
Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.

Zephaniah 1:14
The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly.

and my.

Revelation 11:18
And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.

Isaiah 3:10,11
Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings…

Isaiah 40:10
Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.

to give.

Revelation 20:12
And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

Matthew 16:27
For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Romans 2:6-11
Who will render to every man according to his deeds: …

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Revelation 22
1. The river of the water of life.
2. The tree of life.
5. The light of the city of God is himself.
7. Jesus Is Coming.
9. The angel will not be worshipped.
18. Nothing may be added to the word of God, nor taken away.














Behold
The word "behold" is a call to attention, urging the reader or listener to focus on what is about to be said. In the Greek, the word is "ἰδού" (idou), which serves as an imperative to look or see. This is a common biblical device used to emphasize the importance and immediacy of the message. It is as if a divine spotlight is being shone on the forthcoming promise, underscoring its significance and urgency.

I am coming soon
This phrase is a declaration of Christ's imminent return. The Greek word for "coming" is "ἔρχομαι" (erchomai), which conveys the idea of arrival or advent. The term "soon" (ταχύ, tachu) suggests not only a nearness in time but also a suddenness and certainty. Historically, this has been a source of hope and anticipation for Christians, reminding them of the promise of Christ's return and the fulfillment of God's plan. It serves as a call to readiness and faithfulness, encouraging believers to live in expectation of His return.

and My reward is with Me
The concept of "reward" (μισθός, misthos) in the biblical context often refers to recompense or wages. Here, it signifies the blessings and judgments that Christ will bring with Him. This phrase assures believers that their faithfulness will be recognized and rewarded. It also serves as a reminder of the justice of God, who will reward each person according to their deeds. The imagery of Christ bringing His reward emphasizes His authority and the certainty of His promises.

to give to each one
This phrase highlights the personal and individual nature of Christ's judgment. The Greek word "ἑκάστῳ" (hekastō) means "to each" or "to every," indicating that no one will be overlooked. This underscores the fairness and thoroughness of divine judgment. Each person's life and actions will be evaluated, affirming the biblical principle that God is just and impartial.

according to what he has done
The phrase "according to what he has done" (καθὼς τὸ ἔργον αὐτοῦ, kathōs to ergon autou) emphasizes the basis of the judgment: one's deeds or works. This is consistent with the biblical teaching that faith without works is dead (James 2:26). While salvation is by grace through faith, the evidence of that faith is demonstrated in one's actions. This serves as both a warning and an encouragement, urging believers to live lives that reflect their faith and commitment to Christ.

(12) And, behold, I come quickly . . .--Rather, Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me to give back to each one as his work is. To give back to each: here we have the truth declared by St. Paul uttered in words borrowed from Isaiah (Isaiah 40:10). "Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap," wrote St. Paul (Galatians 6:7-8): "God gives back to each one his work," says St. John.

Verse 12. - And, behold, I come quickly. Omit "and" (cf. vers. 7, 10, etc.; see also on ver. 11). Note also that once more the words are spoken as by Christ himself (cf. ver. 7). And my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be; as his work is, according to the best authorities. This is one of the fundamental truths enforced throughout the book; cf. the epistles to the seven Churches (Revelation 2:5, 10, 16, 17, 22, 26, etc.). Similar language is found in Isaiah 40:10; Isaiah 62:11. The infinitive phrase seems to be explanatory of the idea contained in the word μισθός, "reward;" the double nature of the reward being thus indicated.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
“Behold,
Ἰδοὺ (Idou)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2400: See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!

I am coming
ἔρχομαι (erchomai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

quickly,
ταχύ (tachy)
Adverb
Strong's 5035: Quickly, speedily. Neuter singular of tachus; shortly, i.e. Without delay, soon, or suddenly, or readily.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

My
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

reward
μισθός (misthos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3408: (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad.

[is] with
μετ’ (met’)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

Me,
ἐμοῦ (emou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

to give
ἀποδοῦναι (apodounai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 591: From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc.

to each one
ἑκάστῳ (hekastō)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1538: Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.

according to
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

what
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

he
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 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.

has done.
ἔργον (ergon)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 2041: From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.


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