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Jesus Is Coming

Revelation 22:10

In 9 translations

BSB
Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of prophecy in this book, because the time is near.
KJV
And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
WEB
He said to me, “Don’t seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand.
ASV
And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand.
LSV
And He says to me, “You may not seal the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near.
YLT
And he saith to me, 'Thou mayest not seal the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is nigh;
DBY
And he says to me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book. The time is near.
DRC
And he saith to me: Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
GNV
And he said vnto me, Seale not the wordes of the prophecie of this booke: for the time is at hand.

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  • In STEPBible’s comparison, NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Byzantine text, Greek reading followed by the King James Version include γὰρ (“for”); Textus Receptus do not include this wording.
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  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Textus Receptus include ὅτι (“that”); NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Byzantine text do not include this wording.

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
Καὶ λέγει μοι· Μὴ σφραγίσῃς τοὺς λόγους τῆς προφητείας τοῦ βιβλίου τούτου, ὁ καιρὸς γὰρ ἐγγύς ἐστιν.
RP2018
Καὶ λέγει μοι, Μὴ σφραγίσῃς τοὺς λόγους τῆς προφητείας τοῦ βιβλίου τούτου· ὁ καιρὸς γὰρ ἐγγύς ἐστιν.
TR-Boyd
Καὶ λέγει μοι, Μὴ σφραγίσῃς τοὺς λόγους τῆς προφητείας τοῦ βιβλίου τούτου· ὅτι ὁ καιρὸς ἐγγύς ἐστιν.
SCR1894
και λεγει μοι μη σφραγισης τους λογους της προφητειας του βιβλιου τουτου οτι ο καιρος εγγυς εστιν

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Daniel 8:26The vision of the evenings and the mornings that has been spoken is true. Now you must seal up the vision, for it concerns the distant future.”
  • 1 Peter 4:7The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
  • Revelation 1:3Blessed 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.
  • Revelation 10:4When the seven thunders had spoken, I was about to put it in writing. But I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said, and do not write it down.”
  • Matthew 10:27What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear, proclaim from the housetops.
  • Ezekiel 12:23Therefore tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘I will put an end to this proverb, and in Israel they will no longer recite it.’ But say to them: ‘The days are at hand when every vision will be fulfilled.
  • Daniel 12:9“Go on your way, Daniel,” he replied, “for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end.
  • Daniel 12:4But you, Daniel, shut up these words and seal the book until the time of the end. Many will roam to and fro, and knowledge will increase.”
  • Romans 13:12The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
  • Revelation 22:12–13“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”
  • Isaiah 13:6Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty.
  • Revelation 22:16“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”
  • Isaiah 8:16Bind up the testimony and seal the law among my disciples.
  • Revelation 5:1Then I saw a scroll in the right hand of the One seated on the throne. It had writing on both sides and was sealed with seven seals.
  • Revelation 22:20He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
  • 2 Thessalonians 2:3Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed.

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