the Week of Proper 22 / Ordinary 27
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Revelation 1:3
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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.
Blessings await those cowboys who read these words aloud around a campfire. These same blessings are for those who take these words to heart. The time is drawing near!
A blessing be on the reader, and on those who give ear to the prophet's words, and keep the things which he has put in the book: for the time is near.
Blessed [is] he that reads, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things written in it; for the time [is] near.
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 at hand.
Happy is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things which are written therein: for the time is near.
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.
Blessed is hee that readeth, and they that heare the words of this prophesie, and keepe those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Blessed is the one reading, and those hearing the Words of this prophecy, and keeping the things having been written; for the time is near.
Happy is he yt readeth, and they that heare the wordes of the prophesy and kepe thoo thinges which are wrytten therin. For the tyme is at honde.
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.
How blessed the reader! How blessed the hearers and keepers of these oracle words, all the words written in this book! Time is just about up.
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.
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.
Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein; for the time is near.
Happy is he that redith and they that heare the wordes of the prophesy and kepe thoo thinges which are written therin. For the tyme is at honde.
Blessed is he that reads, and those that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is at hand.
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.
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!
Blessed is the one who reads the words of God's message, and blessed are the people who hear this message and do what is written in it. The time is near when all of this will happen.
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!
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.
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.
Blessed are the reader and hearers of the words of this prophecy, provided they obey the things written in it! For the time is near!
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.
Blessed is he that readeth, and they that heare the wordes of this prophecie, and keepe those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Blessed 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.
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!
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 at hand.
How blessed is the one who reads aloud and those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep what is written in it, for the time is near![xr]
Blessed is he who readeth, and they who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those which are written therein; for the time hath approached.
Blessed is he that readeth, and they who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things that are written in it; for the time is near.
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.
The man who reads this Book and listens to it being read and obeys what it says will be happy. For all these things will happen soon.
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.
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.
Happy! he that readeth, and they who hear, the words of the prophecy, and keep the things, therein, written; for, the season, is, near.
Blessed 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.
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.
Blessed is the one who reads aloud and blessed are those who hear the words of the prophecy and observe the things written in it, because the time is near!
Happy is he that readeth, and they that heare the wordes of this prophesie, and kepe those thynges which are written therin, for the tyme is at hande.
Great blessings belong to the person who reads the words of this message from God and to those who hear this message and do what is written in it. There is not much time left.
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.
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.
Blessid is he that redith, and he that herith the wordis of this prophecie, and kepith tho thingis that ben writun in it; for the tyme is niy.
Contextual Overview
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Blessed: Revelation 22:7, Proverbs 8:34, Daniel 12:12, Daniel 12:13, Luke 11:28
for: Revelation 22:6, Revelation 22:10, Revelation 22:12, Revelation 22:20, Romans 13:11, James 5:8, James 5:9, 1 Peter 4:7, 2 Peter 3:8
Reciprocal: Proverbs 7:1 - keep Jeremiah 9:12 - the wise Jeremiah 51:61 - read Daniel 9:2 - understood Matthew 24:15 - whoso Mark 13:14 - let him Luke 21:8 - and the time Revelation 1:1 - which must Revelation 3:11 - I come Revelation 7:2 - to whom Revelation 13:18 - Here Revelation 22:18 - heareth Revelation 22:19 - and from
Cross-References
See how he spreads the lightning around him and how it lights up the depths of the sea.
"Where does light come from, and where does darkness go?
The Lord merely spoke, and the heavens were created. He breathed the word, and all the stars were born.
For when he spoke, the world began! It appeared at his command.
Light shines on the godly, and joy on those whose hearts are right.
You are dressed in a robe of light. You stretch out the starry curtain of the heavens;
The Lord is God, shining upon us. Take the sacrifice and bind it with cords on the altar.
Let every created thing give praise to the Lord , for he issued his command, and they came into being.
I create the light and make the darkness. I send good times and bad times. I, the Lord , am the one who does these things.
"No longer will you need the sun to shine by day, nor the moon to give its light by night, for the Lord your God will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Blessed [is] he that readeth,.... This book the Revelation, privately, in his closet or family, carefully and diligently, with a desire of understanding it; or publicly in the church of God, and endeavours open and explain it to others; and may allude to the reading of the law and the prophets in the synagogues, which were not barely read, but expounded; see Acts 13:15; and the rather this may be thought to be the sense of the words, since there is a change of number in the next clause,
and they that hear the words of this prophecy; that listen attentively to the reading and exposition of this book, and have ears to hear, so as to understand the prophecies contained in it: for the whole, when delivered to John, was a prophecy of things to come: but some versions read the number alike in both clauses; as either, "blessed is he that readeth, and he that heareth", as the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions; or "blessed are they that read, and they that hear", as the Arabic version:
and keep those things which are written therein; the last version adds, "concerning this frail world"; who not only read, and hear, but put in practice what they read and hear; for there are some things in this book which are of a practical nature, especially in the epistles to the seven churches; or the sense is, happy are those persons that observe, and take notice of what is written herein, and meditate upon them, and well weigh them in their minds, and retain them in their memories. Now, though eternal happiness does not depend upon, nor is procured by any of these means, as reading, hearing, and observing; yet there is a real happiness, a true pleasure, that does attend these things, which may stir up to a regard unto them; and for which purpose the following words are added:
for the time [is] at hand; when thee things should begin to be fulfilled.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Blessed is he that readeth - That is, it is to be regarded as a privilege attended with many blessings, to be permitted to mark the disclosures to be made in this book; the important revelations respecting future times. Prof. Stuart supposes that this refers to a public reading, and that the phrase “those who hear the words of this prophecy,” refers to those who listened to the public reader, and that both the reader and hearer should regard themselves as highly favored. It is, however, more in accordance with the usual meaning of the word rendered “read,” to suppose that it refers to the act of one’s reading for himself; to learn by reading. So Robinson (Lexicon) understands it. The Greek word, indeed, would bear the other interpretation (see Luke 4:16; Acts 13:27; Acts 15:21; 2 Corinthians 3:15); but as this book was sent abroad to be read by Christians, and not merely to be in the hands of the ministers of religion to be read by them to others, it is more natural to interpret the word in the usual sense.
And hear the words of this prophecy - As they shall be declared or repeated by others; or perhaps the word “hear” is used in a sense that is not uncommon, that of giving attention to; taking heed to. The general sense is, that they were to be regarded as highly favored who became acquainted in any way with what is here communicated. The writer does not say that they were blessed who understood it, or that they who read or heard it would fully understand it; but it is clearly implied, that there would be so far an understanding of its meaning as to make it a felicitous condition to have been made acquainted with it. An author could not be supposed to say that one should regard his condition as a favored one who merely heard words that he could not understand, or who had placed before him magnificent symbols that had to him no meaning. The word “prophecy” is used here in its more strict sense as denoting the disclosure of future events - a large portion of the book being of this nature. It is here synonymous with “Revelation” in Revelation 1:1.
And keep those things which are written therein - Keep in mind those things which relate to the future; and obey those things which arc required as truth and duty. The blessing which results from having in possession the revealed truth of God is not merely in reading it, or in hearing it: it results from the fact that the truth is properly regarded, and exerts a suitable influence over our lives. Compare Psalms 19:11; “And in keeping of them there is great reward.”
For the time is at hand - See Revelation 1:1. The word used here - ἐγγύς engus - has the same signification substantially as the word “shortly” in Revelation 1:1. It would apply to any event whose beginning was soon to occur, though the end might be remote, for the series of events might stretch far into the future. It cannot be doubted, however, that the writer meant to press upon them the importance of attending to these things, from the fact that either entirely or in part these things were soon to happen. It may be inferred from this verse, that it is possible so to “understand” this book, as that it may convey useful instruction. This is the only book in the Bible of which a special blessing is pronounced on him who reads it; but assuredly a blessing would not be pronounced on the perusal of a book which is entirely unintelligible. While, therefore, there may be many obscurities in this book, it is also to be assumed that it may be so far understood as to be useful to Christians, in supporting their faith, and giving them elevated views of the final triumph of religion, and of the glory of the world to come. Anything is a blessing which enables us with well-founded hope and joy to look forward to the heavenly world.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse Revelation 1:3. Blessed is he that readeth — This is to be understood of the happiness or security of the persons who, reading and hearing the prophecies of those things which were to come to pass shortly, took proper measures to escape from the impending evils.
The time is at hand.] Either in which they shall be all fulfilled, or begin to be fulfilled. Revelation 1:1.
These three verses contain the introduction; now the dedication to the seven Churches commences.
