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My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. <a href="/nlt/revelation/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> “Look, I am coming soon, bringing my reward with me to repay all people according to their deeds. <a href="/esv/revelation/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. <a href="/bsb/revelation/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. <a href="/blb/revelation/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each as is his work. <a href="/kjv/revelation/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/22.htm">New King James Version</a> “And behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to every one according to his work. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to reward each one as his work deserves. <a href="/nasb/revelation/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done. <a href="/lsb/revelation/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> “Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to his work. <a href="/amp/revelation/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “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). <a href="/csb/revelation/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> “Look, I am coming soon, and my reward is with me to repay each person according to his work. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> &#8220Look! I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me to repay each person according to what he has done. <a href="/asv/revelation/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is. <a href="/cev/revelation/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Then I was told: I am coming soon! And when I come, I will reward everyone for what they have done. <a href="/erv/revelation/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is. <a href="/gwt/revelation/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "I'm coming soon! I will bring my reward with me to pay all people based on what they have done. <a href="/gnt/revelation/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> "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. <a href="/isv/revelation/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> "See! I am coming soon! My reward is with me to repay everyone according to his behavior. <a href="/msb/revelation/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. <a href="/net/revelation/22.htm">NET Bible</a> (Look! I am coming soon, and my reward is with me to pay each one according to what he has done! <a href="/nheb/revelation/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Look, I am coming quickly. My reward is with me, to repay to each person according to his work. <a href="/wbt/revelation/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give to every man according as his work shall be. <a href="/wey/revelation/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I am coming quickly; and My reward is with Me, that I may requite every man in accordance with what his conduct has been. <a href="/web/revelation/22.htm">World English Bible</a> “Behold, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, to repay to each man according to his work. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Behold, I come quickly, and My reward [is] with Me, to render to each as his work will be; <a href="/blb/revelation/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> "Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each as is his work. <a href="/ylt/revelation/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And lo, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to render to each as his work shall be; <a href="/slt/revelation/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And behold, I come swiftly; and my reward with me, to give back to each as shall be his work.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to every man according to his works. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> “Behold, I am approaching quickly! And my repayment is with me, to render to each one according to his works. <a href="/nabre/revelation/22.htm">New American Bible</a> “Behold, I am coming soon. I bring with me the recompense I will give to each according to his deeds. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “See, I am coming soon; my reward is with me, to repay according to everyone’s work.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Behold, I am coming soon, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Behold, I come at once, and my reward is with me, and I shall give to every person according to his work.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give to every one as his work shall be. <a href="/godbey/revelation/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Behold, I am coming quickly; and my reward is with me, to give unto each one as his work is.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/revelation/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And behold, I come quickly: and my reward is with me, to give to every man as his work shall be. <a href="/mace/revelation/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. <a href="/wey/revelation/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "I am coming quickly; and My reward is with Me, that I may requite every man in accordance with what his conduct has been. <a href="/worrell/revelation/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"Behold, I come quickly; and My reward is with Me, to render to each one according as his work is.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/revelation/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And behold, I come quickly; and my reward <Fr>is<FR> with me, to recompense every one according to his work.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/revelation/22-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LJfD7KQcx0I?start=4827" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/revelation/22.htm">Jesus is Coming</a> …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<a href="/greek/2400.htm" title="2400: Idou (V-AMA-2S) -- See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!">“Behold,</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchomai (V-PIM/P-1S) -- To come, go. ">I am coming</a> <a href="/greek/5035.htm" title="5035: tachy (Adv) -- Quickly, speedily. Neuter singular of tachus; shortly, i.e. Without delay, soon, or suddenly, or readily.">soon,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3408.htm" title="3408: misthos (N-NMS) -- (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad.">reward</a> <a href="/greek/3326.htm" title="3326: met’ (Prep) -- (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives. ">is with</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: emou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">Me,</a> <a href="/greek/591.htm" title="591: apodounai (V-ANA) -- From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc.">to give</a> <a href="/greek/1538.htm" title="1538: hekastō (Adj-DMS) -- Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every.">to each one</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">according to</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">he</a> <a href="/greek/2041.htm" title="2041: ergon (N-NNS) -- From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act.">has done.</a> 13I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a> 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. <a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Isaiah 40:10</a> Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him. <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Isaiah 62:11</a> 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.” <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a> God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-8.htm">1 Corinthians 3:8</a> He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor. <a href="/revelation/11-18.htm">Revelation 11:18</a> 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.” <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Revelation 2:23</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/25-31.htm">Matthew 25:31-46</a> 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. ... <a href="/1_peter/1-17.htm">1 Peter 1:17</a> Since you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners. <a href="/jeremiah/17-10.htm">Jeremiah 17:10</a> I, the LORD, search the heart; I examine the mind to reward a man according to his way, by what his deeds deserve. <a href="/psalms/62-12.htm">Psalm 62:12</a> and loving devotion to You, O Lord. For You will repay each man according to his deeds. <a href="/proverbs/24-12.htm">Proverbs 24:12</a> 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? <a href="/colossians/3-24.htm">Colossians 3:24-25</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.I come.<a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Revelation 22:7</a> Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.<a href="/zephaniah/1-14.htm">Zephaniah 1:14</a> 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.<a href="/revelation/11-18.htm">Revelation 11:18</a> 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.<a href="/isaiah/3-10.htm">Isaiah 3:10,11</a> Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings… <a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Isaiah 40:10</a> 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.<a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a> 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.<a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a> 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.<a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6-11</a> Who will render to every man according to his deeds: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/20-13.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/revelation/21-27.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/1_peter/4-17.htm">Outcome</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/revelation/18-6.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/revelation/22-3.htm">Render</a> <a href="/revelation/18-6.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-14.htm">Requite</a> <a href="/revelation/18-6.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Work</a> <a href="/revelation/21-27.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/exodus/24-8.htm">Accordance</a> <a href="/genesis/18-16.htm">Conduct</a> <a href="/genesis/24-21.htm">Outcome</a> <a href="/revelation/22-20.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/numbers/5-7.htm">Recompense</a> <a href="/exodus/7-3.htm">Render</a> <a href="/genesis/31-39.htm">Repay</a> <a href="/genesis/50-15.htm">Requite</a> <a href="/genesis/4-12.htm">Reward</a> <a href="/revelation/22-20.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/genesis/2-2.htm">Work</a> <a href="/genesis/46-33.htm">Works</a><div class="vheading2">Revelation 22</div>1. <a href="/revelation/22-1.htm">The river of the water of life.</a> 2. <a href="/revelation/22-2.htm">The tree of life.</a> 5. <a href="/revelation/22-5.htm">The light of the city of God is himself.</a> 7. <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Jesus Is Coming.</a> 9. <a href="/revelation/22-9.htm">The angel will not be worshipped.</a> 18. <a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Nothing may be added to the word of God, nor taken away.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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The term "behold" is a call to attention, urging believers to remain vigilant. The concept of "coming soon" reflects the early Christian expectation of an imminent return, which is echoed in other scriptures such as <a href="/matthew/24-44.htm">Matthew 24:44</a> and <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:2</a>. The urgency of this message serves as a reminder for believers to live in readiness and anticipation.and My reward is with Me This indicates that Christ will bring rewards with Him at His return. The idea of reward is consistent with biblical teachings on divine justice and recompense, as seen in passages like <a href="/matthew/16-27.htm">Matthew 16:27</a> and <a href="/2_corinthians/5-10.htm">2 Corinthians 5:10</a>. The reward is not merely a future promise but is tied to the presence of Christ Himself, suggesting that the ultimate reward is being in His presence.to give to each one according to what he has done This phrase underscores the principle of individual accountability and judgment. It aligns with the biblical teaching that each person will be judged based on their deeds, as seen in <a href="/romans/2-6.htm">Romans 2:6</a> and <a href="/revelation/20-12.htm">Revelation 20:12</a>. This reflects the justice of God, who rewards righteousness and punishes wickedness. The emphasis on deeds does not negate salvation by grace but highlights the evidence of faith through works, as discussed in <a href="/james/2-14.htm">James 2:14-26</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker in this verse, Jesus is the central figure of the Book of Revelation, emphasizing His imminent return and role as judge. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> The recipients of the message, representing all believers who are awaiting Christ's return and the fulfillment of His promises. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_second_coming.htm">The Second Coming</a> The event being anticipated, where Jesus will return to earth to establish His kingdom and execute judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/i/imminence_of_christ's_return.htm">Imminence of Christ's Return</a> Believers should live with the expectation that Jesus could return at any moment, influencing their daily decisions and priorities. <a href="/topical/a/accountability_for_actions.htm">Accountability for Actions</a> Our deeds matter. Christians are called to live righteously, knowing that their actions will be evaluated by Christ. <a href="/topical/h/hope_and_encouragement.htm">Hope and Encouragement</a> The promise of reward provides hope and encouragement for believers enduring trials, reminding them that their faithfulness will be recognized. <a href="/topical/m/motivation_for_evangelism.htm">Motivation for Evangelism</a> Understanding the urgency of Christ's return should motivate believers to share the Gospel with others, ensuring they too are ready for His coming.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_revelation_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Revelation 22</a> <a href="/q/who_is_the_twelfth_imam.htm">Who is the Twelfth Imam?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_indescribable_gift.htm">Will you come, Lord Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/living_like_christ_returns_today.htm">Are you living as if Christ could return today?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_premillennialism.htm">What is Premillennialism?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/revelation/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(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 (<a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm" title="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.">Isaiah 40:10</a>). "Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap," wrote St. Paul (<a href="/context/galatians/6-7.htm" title="Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap.">Galatians 6:7-8</a>): "God gives back to each one his work," says St. John.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>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 (<a href="/revelation/2-5.htm">Revelation 2:5, 10, 16, 17, 22, 26</a>, etc.). Similar language is found in <a href="/isaiah/40-10.htm">Isaiah 40:10</a>; <a href="/isaiah/62-11.htm">Isaiah 62:11</a>. 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. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/22-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>“Behold, Ἰδοὺ (Idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2400.htm">Strong's 2400: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. quickly, ταχύ (tachy) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5035.htm">Strong's 5035: </a> Quickly, speedily. Neuter singular of tachus; shortly, i.e. Without delay, soon, or suddenly, or readily. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. reward μισθός (misthos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3408.htm">Strong's 3408: </a> (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad. [is] with μετ’ (met’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3326.htm">Strong's 3326: </a> (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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. to give ἀποδοῦναι (apodounai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_591.htm">Strong's 591: </a> From apo and didomi; to give away, i.e. Up, over, back, etc. to each one ἑκάστῳ (hekastō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1538.htm">Strong's 1538: </a> Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. according to ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. what τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2041.htm">Strong's 2041: </a> From a primary ergo; toil; by implication, an act. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 22:12 Behold I come quickly (Rev. 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