Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 1:3 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Revelation 1:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Revelation chapter 1 verse 3 to related passages throughout the 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.”
Revelation 1:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Revelation 1:3
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.... This verse from Revelation's vision of vision of the glorified christ - his majesty, authority, and presence among the churches employs apocalyptic imagery rich with Old Testament allusions and symbolic meaning. The Greek text uses vivid apocalyptic language characteristic of Jewish prophetic literature, drawing heavily from Daniel, Ezekiel, Isaiah, and Zechariah.The symbolism must be interpreted within its first-century context while recognizi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Revelation 1:3
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“On the contrary, blessed are those who hear the word of God, and keep it.”
“Don't seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand.,And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.,,,,,,,,”
“knowing the time”
“self-controlled”
“These words are faithful and true. The Lord God of the spirits of the prophets sent his angel to show to his bondservants the things which must happen soon.”
“watching daily at my gates”
“and comes to the one thousand three hundred thirty-five days.”
“for the coming of the Lord is at hand.”
“Yes, I come quickly. Amen! Yes”