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I am a fellow servant with you and with your fellow prophets and with all who keep the words of this scroll. Worship God!&#8221 <a href="/nlt/revelation/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> But he said, “No, don’t worship me. I am a servant of God, just like you and your brothers the prophets, as well as all who obey what is written in this book. Worship only God!” <a href="/esv/revelation/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.” <a href="/bsb/revelation/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!” <a href="/blb/revelation/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he says to me, "See that you not do this. I am your fellow servant, and with your brothers the prophets, and with those keeping the words of this book. Worship God!" <a href="/kjv/revelation/22.htm">King James Bible</a> Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Then he said to me, “See that you do not do that. For I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.” <a href="/nasb_/revelation/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he said to me, “Do not do that; I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brothers the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!” <a href="/nasb/revelation/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> But he said to me, &#8220Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/revelation/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he said to me, “Do not do that; I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book; worship God.” <a href="/lsb/revelation/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But he said to me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow slave with you and your brothers the prophets and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!” <a href="/amp/revelation/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But he said to me, “Do not do that. I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets and with those who heed and remember [the truths contained in] the words of this book. Worship God.” <a href="/csb/revelation/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But he said to me, “Don’t do that! I am a fellow servant with you, your brothers the prophets, and those who keep the words of this book. Worship God! ” <a href="/hcsb/revelation/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But he said to me, &#8220Don&#8217t do that! I am a fellow slave with you, your brothers the prophets, and those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.&#8221 <a href="/asv/revelation/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he saith unto me, See thou do it not: I am a fellow-servant with thee and with thy brethren the prophets, and with them that keep the words of this book: worship God. <a href="/cev/revelation/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But the angel said, Don't do that! I am a servant, just like you. I am the same as a follower or a prophet or anyone else who obeys what is written in this book. God is the one you should worship. <a href="/erv/revelation/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he saith unto me, See thou do it not: I am a fellow-servant with thee and with thy brethren the prophets, and with them which keep the words of this book: worship God. <a href="/gwt/revelation/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He told me, "Don't do that! I am your coworker. I work with other Christians, the prophets, and those who follow the words in this book. Worship God!" <a href="/gnt/revelation/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> But he said to me, "Don't do it! I am a servant together with you and with your brothers the prophets and of all those who obey the words in this book. Worship God!" <a href="/isv/revelation/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> But he told me, "Don't do that! I am a fellow servant with you, your brothers the prophets, and those who keep the words in this book. Worship God!" <a href="/msb/revelation/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But he said to me, ?Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!? <a href="/net/revelation/22.htm">NET Bible</a> But he said to me, "Do not do this! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers the prophets, and with those who obey the words of this book. Worship God!" <a href="/nheb/revelation/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to me, "See you do not do it. I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers, the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God." <a href="/wbt/revelation/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then saith he to me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellow-servant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them who keep the sayings of this book: worship God. <a href="/wey/revelation/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But he said to me, "Oh, do not do that. I am a fellow bondservant of yours, and a fellow bondservant of your brethren the Prophets and of those who are mindful of the teachings of this book. Worship God." <a href="/web/revelation/22.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow bondservant with you and with your brothers, the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and he says to me, “Behold—No! For I am your fellow servant, and of your brothers the prophets, and of those keeping the words of this scroll; worship God.” <a href="/blb/revelation/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he says to me, "See that you not do this. I am your fellow servant, and with your brothers the prophets, and with those keeping the words of this book. Worship God!" <a href="/ylt/revelation/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and he saith to me, 'See -- not; for fellow-servant of thee am I, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those keeping the words of this scroll; before God bow.' <a href="/slt/revelation/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he says to me, See, not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them keeping the words of the prophecy of this book; worship God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he said to me: See thou do it not: for I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them that keep the words of the prophecy of this book. Adore God. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to me: “Be careful not to do so. For I am your fellow servant, and I am among your brothers the prophets, and among those who keep the words of the prophecy of this book. Adore God.” <a href="/nabre/revelation/22.htm">New American Bible</a> But he said to me, “Don’t! I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brothers the prophets and of those who keep the message of this book. Worship God.” <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but he said to me, “You must not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your comrades the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book. Worship God!”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he said to me, Do not do that: I am your fellow servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book: worship God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he said to me: “Seer, no! I am your fellow Servant and of your brothers the Prophets and of those who observe these words of this book. Worship God!”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to me: See that you do it not; I am your fellow-servant, and of your brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book: worship God.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he says to me, See that you do it not: I am your fellow-servant, and one of your brethren the prophets, and of those keeping the words of this book: worship God. <a href="/haweis/revelation/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said to me, See thou do it not; for I am a fellow-servant of thine, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who observe the words of this book: worship God. <a href="/mace/revelation/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> but he said to me, "forbear, I am the servant of God, as you are, and your brethren the prophets, and those who observe the words of this book: worship God." <a href="/wey/revelation/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But he said to me, "Oh, do not do that. I am a fellow bondservant of yours, and a fellow bondservant of your brethren the Prophets and of those who are mindful of the teachings of this book. Worship God." <a href="/worrell/revelation/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he says, "See that you do it not. I am a fellow-servant with you and with your brethren the prophets, and with those who keep the words of this book: worship God." <a href="/worsley/revelation/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And he said unto me, See thou do it not: for I am a fellow-servant of thine, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who observe the words of this book: worship God. <a href="/parallel/revelation/22-9.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=4790" 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> …8And I am John, who heard and saw these things. And when I had heard and seen them, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who had shown me these things. 9<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">But</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">he said</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to me,</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: Hora (V-PMA-2S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">“Do not do that!</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">I am</a> <a href="/greek/4889.htm" title="4889: syndoulos (N-NMS) -- From sun and doulos; a co-slave, i.e. Servitor or ministrant of the same master.">a fellow servant</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">with you</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: sou (PPro-G2S) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">your</a> <a href="/greek/80.htm" title="80: adelphōn (N-GMP) -- A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote.">brothers</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/4396.htm" title="4396: prophētōn (N-GMP) -- From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet.">prophets,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">with those who</a> <a href="/greek/5083.htm" title="5083: tērountōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.">keep</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logous (N-AMP) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">words</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutou (DPro-GNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">of this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/975.htm" title="975: bibliou (N-GNS) -- A papyrus roll. A diminutive of biblos; a roll.">book.</a> <a href="/greek/4352.htm" title="4352: proskynēson (V-AMA-2S) -- From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage.">Worship</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God!”</a> 10Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of prophecy in this book, because the time is near.…<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="/revelation/19-10.htm">Revelation 19:10</a> So I fell at his feet to worship him. But he told me, “Do not do that! I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers who rely on the testimony of Jesus. Worship God! For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” <a href="/acts/10-26.htm">Acts 10:26</a> But Peter helped him up. “Stand up,” he said, “I am only a man myself.” <a href="/acts/14-14.htm">Acts 14:14-15</a> But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul found out about this, they tore their clothes and rushed into the crowd, shouting, / “Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, human like you. We are bringing you good news that you should turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them. <a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a> “Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus told him. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’” <a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3-5</a> You shall have no other gods before Me. / You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in the heavens above, on the earth below, or in the waters beneath. / You shall not bow down to them or worship them; for I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on their children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, <a href="/deuteronomy/6-13.htm">Deuteronomy 6:13-14</a> Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name. / Do not follow other gods, the gods of the peoples around you. <a href="/1_corinthians/8-5.htm">1 Corinthians 8:5-6</a> For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many so-called gods and lords), / yet for us there is but one God, the Father, from whom all things came and for whom we exist. And there is but one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things came and through whom we exist. <a href="/1_timothy/2-5.htm">1 Timothy 2:5</a> For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-3</a> In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” <a href="/daniel/10-5.htm">Daniel 10:5-6</a> I lifted up my eyes, and behold, there was a certain man dressed in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist. / His body was like beryl, his face like the brilliance of lightning, his eyes like flaming torches, his arms and legs like the gleam of polished bronze, and his voice like the sound of a multitude. <a href="/hebrews/1-6.htm">Hebrews 1:6</a> And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.” <a href="/colossians/2-18.htm">Colossians 2:18</a> Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind. <a href="/2_kings/17-35.htm">2 Kings 17:35-36</a> For the LORD had made a covenant with the Israelites and commanded them, “Do not worship other gods or bow down to them; do not serve them or sacrifice to them. / Instead, worship the LORD, who brought you out of the land of Egypt with great power and an outstretched arm. You are to bow down to Him and offer sacrifices to Him. <a href="/2_kings/19-15.htm">2 Kings 19:15</a> And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. <a href="/psalms/97-7.htm">Psalm 97:7</a> All worshipers of images are put to shame—those who boast in idols. Worship Him, all you gods!</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then said he to me, See you do it not: for I am your fellow servant, and of your brothers the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.See.<a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Revelation 19:10</a> And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.<a href="/deuteronomy/4-19.htm">Deuteronomy 4:19</a> And lest thou lift up thine eyes unto heaven, and when thou seest the sun, and the moon, and the stars, even all the host of heaven, shouldest be driven to worship them, and serve them, which the LORD thy God hath divided unto all nations under the whole heaven.<a href="/colossians/2-18.htm">Colossians 2:18,19</a> Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, … worship God.<a href="/revelation/4-10.htm">Revelation 4:10</a> The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,<a href="/revelation/9-20.htm">Revelation 9:20</a> And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk:<a href="/revelation/14-7.htm">Revelation 14:7</a> Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Bondservant</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Book</a> <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Fellowservant</a> <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Fellow-Servant</a> <a href="/revelation/13-9.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Mindful</a> <a href="/revelation/22-6.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Scroll</a> <a href="/revelation/15-3.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-9.htm">Teachings</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Words</a> <a href="/revelation/22-8.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/44-10.htm">Bondservant</a> <a href="/revelation/22-10.htm">Book</a> <a href="/genesis/9-5.htm">Fellow</a> <a href="/matthew/18-29.htm">Fellowservant</a> <a href="/matthew/18-29.htm">Fellow-Servant</a> <a href="/genesis/4-23.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/genesis/37-16.htm">Keeping</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/9-27.htm">Mindful</a> <a href="/numbers/11-25.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/revelation/22-10.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/revelation/22-10.htm">Scroll</a> <a href="/genesis/4-2.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/psalms/119-19.htm">Teachings</a> <a href="/revelation/22-10.htm">Words</a> <a href="/revelation/22-15.htm">Worship</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/22.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/revelation/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/revelation/22.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>But he said to me, “Do not do that! In this phrase, the speaker, an angel, is addressing John, the author of Revelation. John has fallen into the error of attempting to worship the angel, which is a common human tendency to venerate the messenger rather than the message. This correction emphasizes the importance of directing worship solely to God. The angel's rebuke is a reminder of the first commandment, which prohibits idolatry and underscores the monotheistic foundation of Christian faith.I am a fellow servant with you and your brothers the prophets, Here, the angel identifies himself as a "fellow servant," placing himself on the same level as John and the prophets. This highlights the unity and equality among God's servants, whether celestial or terrestrial. The reference to "your brothers the prophets" connects John to the prophetic tradition of the Old Testament, affirming the continuity of God's revelation through His chosen messengers. It also underscores the role of prophets as servants who deliver God's message, not as objects of worship.and with those who keep the words of this book. This phrase emphasizes the importance of obedience and faithfulness to the teachings and prophecies contained in the Book of Revelation. "Those who keep the words" refers to believers who adhere to the instructions and warnings given in the text. This call to obedience is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, echoing the blessings promised to those who follow God's commandments, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/28.htm">Deuteronomy 28</a> and <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22-25</a>.Worship God!” The command to "Worship God" is the central exhortation of this passage. It serves as a reminder of the ultimate purpose of all creation: to glorify God. This directive aligns with the overarching biblical narrative that calls for exclusive devotion to God, as seen in passages like <a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3</a> and <a href="/matthew/4-10.htm">Matthew 4:10</a>. The angel's instruction reinforces the theme of Revelation, which is the sovereignty and worthiness of God as the object of true worship, contrasting with the false worship of idols and earthly powers depicted throughout the book.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel.htm">The Angel</a> A messenger sent by God to deliver revelations to John. In this verse, the angel corrects John, emphasizing the importance of worshiping God alone. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The recipient of the Revelation, who is corrected by the angel for attempting to worship him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_prophets.htm">The Prophets</a> Refers to the Old Testament prophets and possibly New Testament prophets who are fellow servants with John and the angel. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_revelation.htm">The Book of Revelation</a> The final book of the New Testament, containing visions and prophecies given to John. 5. <a href="/topical/w/worship_of_god.htm">Worship of God</a> The central command in this verse, highlighting the exclusive worship due to God alone.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_exclusivity_of_worship.htm">The Exclusivity of Worship</a> Worship is reserved for God alone. This principle is foundational to Christian faith and practice, as seen throughout Scripture. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_angels.htm">The Role of Angels</a> Angels are servants and messengers of God, not objects of worship. Understanding their role helps prevent idolatry and misdirected reverence. <a href="/topical/h/humility_and_correction.htm">Humility and Correction</a> John's willingness to be corrected by the angel demonstrates humility. Believers should be open to correction, especially in matters of faith and worship. <a href="/topical/u/unity_among_servants_of_god.htm">Unity Among Servants of God</a> The angel identifies himself as a fellow servant with John and the prophets, highlighting the unity and equality among those who serve God. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_scripture.htm">Obedience to Scripture</a> Keeping the words of the book of Revelation is emphasized, pointing to the importance of obedience to God's revealed Word.<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/what_is_the_meaning_of_god's_mystery.htm">What is the meaning of God's mystery?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_core_beliefs_of_hinduism.htm">What are the core beliefs of Hinduism?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_pastor_worship.htm">What does the Bible say about worshiping pastors?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_exodus_25_18_allow_cherubim.htm">If Exodus 20:4 forbids making graven images, why does Exodus 25:18 command crafting cherubim, appearing to contradict the earlier prohibition? </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>(9) Then saith he unto me . . .--Better, And he saith to me, See (or, Take heed) not. I am a fellow servant of thee and of thy brethren the prophets, and of those who keep the words of this book; worship God (or, to God give worship). This rebuke is similar to that given in Revelation 19. It is a wide affirmation of the truth that all--whether angels, or prophets, or simple faithful followers of Christ--are united in a grand bond of common devotion and common service to the same Lord.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 9. - Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellow servant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God; and he saith, etc. (cf. the words of <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Revelation 19:10</a>). Here we have "the prophets;" in the former passage we have the "spirit of prophecy," in much the same sense; here, again, we have "them which keep the sayings of this book," in place of "that have the testimony of Jesus," in <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Revelation 19:10</a>. In the latter case, also, there is little difference of meaning, since the "sayings of this book" are exhortations to a faithful bearing of "the testimony of Jesus;" those, therefore, "who keep" (that is, carry out) "the sayings" are those who "hold the testimony of Jesus." "The prophets" need not be restricted in meaning to either Old or New Testament prophets, but may include both. The direct inspiration of the message which St. John has to deliver is here asserted. In unison with the teaching of the Mosaic covenant, the angel commands to worship God alone (cf. <a href="/exodus/34-14.htm">Exodus 34:14</a>, etc.). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/22-9.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[But] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he said λέγει (legei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. to me, μοι (moi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 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. “Do not do that! Ὅρα (Hora) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. I am εἰμι (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a fellow servant σύνδουλός (syndoulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4889.htm">Strong's 4889: </a> From sun and doulos; a co-slave, i.e. Servitor or ministrant of the same master. with you σού (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. your σου (sou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. brothers ἀδελφῶν (adelphōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_80.htm">Strong's 80: </a> A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <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. prophets, προφητῶν (prophētōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4396.htm">Strong's 4396: </a> From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. with those who τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <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. keep τηρούντων (tērountōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5083.htm">Strong's 5083: </a> From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. words λόγους (logous) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. of this τούτου (toutou) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. book. βιβλίου (bibliou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_975.htm">Strong's 975: </a> A papyrus roll. A diminutive of biblos; a roll. Worship προσκύνησον (proskynēson) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4352.htm">Strong's 4352: </a> From pros and a probable derivative of kuon; to fawn or crouch to, i.e. prostrate oneself in homage. God!? Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/22-9.htm">Revelation 22:9 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/22-9.htm">Revelation 22:9 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/22-9.htm">Revelation 22:9 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/22-9.htm">Revelation 22:9 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/22-9.htm">Revelation 22:9 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/22-9.htm">Revelation 22:9 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/22-9.htm">Revelation 22:9 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/22-9.htm">Revelation 22:9 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/22-9.htm">Revelation 22:9 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/22-9.htm">Revelation 22:9 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/22-9.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 22:9 He said to me See you don't (Rev. 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