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for the time is near. <a href="/kjv/revelation/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/22.htm">New King James Version</a> And he said to me, “Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand. <a href="/nasb_/revelation/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. <a href="/nasb/revelation/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> And he said to me, &#8220Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. <a href="/lsb/revelation/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. <a href="/amp/revelation/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time [of their fulfillment] is near. <a href="/csb/revelation/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he said to me, “Don’t seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, because the time is near. <a href="/hcsb/revelation/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He also said to me, &#8220Don&#8217t seal the prophetic words of this book, because the time is near. <a href="/asv/revelation/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand. <a href="/cev/revelation/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Don't keep the prophecies in this book a secret. These things will happen soon. <a href="/erv/revelation/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand. <a href="/gwt/revelation/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then the angel said to me, "Don't seal up the words of the prophecy in this book because the time is near. <a href="/gnt/revelation/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> And he said to me, "Do not keep the prophetic words of this book a secret, because the time is near when all this will happen. <a href="/isv/revelation/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he told me, "Don't seal up the words of the prophecy in this book, because the time is near. <a href="/msb/revelation/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then he told me, ?Do not seal up the words of prophecy in this book, because the time is near. <a href="/net/revelation/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Then he said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy contained in this book, because the time is near. <a href="/nheb/revelation/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near. <a href="/wbt/revelation/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he saith to me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. <a href="/wey/revelation/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Make no secret," he added, "of the meaning of the predictions contained in this book; for the time for their fulfillment is now close at hand. <a href="/web/revelation/22.htm">World English Bible</a> He said to me, “Don’t seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He says to me, “You may not seal the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near. <a href="/blb/revelation/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And he says to me, "Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is near. <a href="/ylt/revelation/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he saith to me, 'Thou mayest not seal the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is nigh; <a href="/slt/revelation/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he says to me, Thou mayest not seal the words of the prophecy of this book: for the time is near.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And he saith to me: Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said to me: “Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book. For the time is near. <a href="/nabre/revelation/22.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he said to me, “Do not seal up the prophetic words of this book, for the appointed time is near. <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then he said to me, Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he said to me, “Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he said to me: Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. <a href="/godbey/revelation/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And he says to me; Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the season is nigh. <a href="/haweis/revelation/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And he said to me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand. <a href="/mace/revelation/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> He subjoin'd, "don't seal the prophetic discourses of this book: for the time draws nigh. <a href="/wey/revelation/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Make no secret," he added, "of the meaning of the predictions contained in this book; for the time for their fulfillment is now close at hand. <a href="/worrell/revelation/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And he says to me, "Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand. <a href="/worsley/revelation/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And he said unto me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is near. <a href="/parallel/revelation/22-10.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=4804" 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> …9But 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!” 10<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</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 told</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: moi (PPro-D1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">me,</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/4972.htm" title="4972: sphragisēs (V-ASA-2S) -- To seal, set a seal upon. From sphragis; to stamp for security or preservation; by implication, to keep secret, to attest.">Do not seal up</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/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/4394.htm" title="4394: prophēteias (N-GFS) -- Prophecy, prophesying; the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth. From prophetes; prediction.">prophecy</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: toutou (DPro-GNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">in 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/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">because</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.">the</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairos (N-NMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">time</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.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1451.htm" title="1451: engys (Adv) -- Near. From a primary verb agcho; near.">near.</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.”…<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="/daniel/12-4.htm">Daniel 12:4</a> But 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.” <a href="/daniel/12-9.htm">Daniel 12:9</a> “Go on your way, Daniel,” he replied, “for the words are closed up and sealed until the time of the end. <a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Revelation 1:3</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/10-4.htm">Revelation 10:4</a> When 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.” <a href="/isaiah/29-11.htm">Isaiah 29:11</a> And the entire vision will be to you like the words sealed in a scroll. If it is handed to someone to read, he will say, “I cannot, because it is sealed.” <a href="/isaiah/8-16.htm">Isaiah 8:16</a> Bind up the testimony and seal the law among my disciples. <a href="/matthew/24-15.htm">Matthew 24:15</a> So when you see standing in the holy place ‘the abomination of desolation,’ spoken of by the prophet Daniel (let the reader understand), <a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11</a> He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them. <a href="/amos/8-12.htm">Amos 8:12</a> People will stagger from sea to sea and roam from north to east, seeking the word of the LORD, but they will not find it. <a href="/ezekiel/2-10.htm">Ezekiel 2:10</a> which He unrolled before me. And written on the front and back of it were words of lamentation, mourning, and woe. <a href="/ezekiel/3-1.htm">Ezekiel 3:1-3</a> “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat what you find here. Eat this scroll, then go and speak to the house of Israel.” / So I opened my mouth, and He fed me the scroll. / “Son of man,” He said to me, “eat and fill your stomach with this scroll I am giving you.” So I ate, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. <a href="/jeremiah/23-20.htm">Jeremiah 23:20</a> The anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this clearly. <a href="/jeremiah/30-24.htm">Jeremiah 30:24</a> The fierce anger of the LORD will not turn back until He has fully accomplished the purposes of His heart. In the days to come you will understand this. <a href="/luke/8-10.htm">Luke 8:10</a> He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to others I speak in parables, so that, ‘though seeing, they may not see; though hearing, they may not understand.’ <a href="/1_corinthians/2-10.htm">1 Corinthians 2:10</a> But God has revealed it to us by the Spirit. The Spirit searches all things, even the deep things of God.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said to me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.he saith.<a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Revelation 22:12,13,16,20</a> And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be… Seal.<a href="/revelation/5-1.htm">Revelation 5:1</a> And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.<a href="/revelation/10-4.htm">Revelation 10:4</a> And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.<a href="/isaiah/8-16.htm">Isaiah 8:16</a> Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.for.<a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Revelation 1:3</a> 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.<a href="/isaiah/13-6.htm">Isaiah 13:6</a> Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.<a href="/ezekiel/12-23.htm">Ezekiel 12:23</a> Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but say unto them, The days are at hand, and the effect of every vision.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/21-5.htm">Added</a> <a href="/revelation/22-9.htm">Book</a> <a href="/revelation/8-3.htm">Close</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Contained</a> <a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Fulfillment</a> <a href="/revelation/20-4.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/revelation/14-4.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/revelation/18-14.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/revelation/17-7.htm">Meaning</a> <a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Predictions</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Prophecy</a> <a href="/revelation/19-10.htm">Prophet's</a> <a href="/revelation/22-9.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/revelation/22-9.htm">Scroll</a> <a href="/revelation/20-3.htm">Seal</a> <a href="/revelation/17-7.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/revelation/20-3.htm">Time</a> <a href="/revelation/22-9.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/8-12.htm">Added</a> <a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Book</a> <a href="/genesis/7-16.htm">Close</a> <a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Contained</a> <a href="/leviticus/22-23.htm">Fulfillment</a> <a href="/genesis/3-22.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/genesis/3-10.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/genesis/2-16.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/genesis/21-29.htm">Meaning</a> <a href="/genesis/18-23.htm">Nigh</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-26.htm">Predictions</a> <a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Prophecy</a> <a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Prophet's</a> <a href="/numbers/12-8.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Scroll</a> <a href="/genesis/6-14.htm">Seal</a> <a href="/genesis/3-8.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/genesis/2-23.htm">Time</a> <a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Words</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 angel serves as a divine intermediary, delivering God's message to John. This reflects the common biblical theme of angels acting as messengers, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/daniel/9-21.htm">Daniel 9:21-23</a> and <a href="/luke/1-26.htm">Luke 1:26-38</a>.Do not seal up the words of prophecy in this book Unlike the command given to Daniel to seal up his prophecy until the end times (<a href="/daniel/12-4.htm">Daniel 12:4</a>), John is instructed to keep the prophecy open and accessible. This suggests an immediacy and relevance to the message, emphasizing that its contents are meant to be understood and acted upon by the contemporary audience. The open nature of the prophecy underscores the transparency of God's revelation and the urgency of its message.Because the time is near This phrase highlights the imminence of the events described in Revelation. The concept of "nearness" in biblical prophecy often conveys a sense of urgency and calls for readiness, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/13-11.htm">Romans 13:11-12</a>. It reflects the early Christian belief in the imminent return of Christ, encouraging believers to live in a state of preparedness and faithfulness. Theologically, it serves as a reminder of the unfolding of God's redemptive plan and the ultimate fulfillment of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Revelation, who received the vision and instructions from the angel. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_angel.htm">The Angel</a> A divine messenger who communicates God's message to John, instructing him not to seal the prophecy. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_revelation.htm">The Book of Revelation</a> The final book of the New Testament, containing prophetic visions and messages about the end times. 4. <a href="/topical/p/prophecy.htm">Prophecy</a> The divine revelation given to John, meant to be shared openly with the church. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_time_is_near.htm">The Time is Near</a> A reference to the imminence of the events described in Revelation, emphasizing urgency and readiness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_urgency_of_prophecy.htm">The Urgency of Prophecy</a> The instruction not to seal the prophecy underscores the immediacy and relevance of its message for believers. We are called to live with an awareness of the times and a readiness for Christ's return. <a href="/topical/t/the_accessibility_of_god's_word.htm">The Accessibility of God's Word</a> Unlike some prophecies that were sealed, Revelation is meant to be understood and shared. Believers are encouraged to study and proclaim its truths. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_expectation.htm">Living in Expectation</a> The phrase "the time is near" calls Christians to live in a state of spiritual alertness and moral integrity, anticipating the fulfillment of God's promises. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_prophecy_in_the_church.htm">The Role of Prophecy in the Church</a> Prophecy serves to edify, exhort, and comfort the church. It is a tool for teaching and preparing believers for what is to come. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_persecution.htm">Encouragement in Persecution</a> The open nature of Revelation's prophecy provides hope and encouragement to believers facing trials, reminding them of God's ultimate victory.<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_does_the_bible_say_on_end_times.htm">What does the Bible say about the end times?</a> <a href="/q/is_daniel_12_4_a_true_prediction.htm">Does Daniel 12:4’s statement about increased knowledge and travel genuinely predict historical advancements, or is it too vague to be taken seriously? </a> <a href="/q/how_could_rev_8_8's_event_lack_evidence.htm">In Revelation 8:8, how could a burning mountain be thrown into the sea and turn it to blood without any known historical or archaeological evidence? </a> <a href="/q/why_hasn't_revelation_10_4_been_clarified.htm">If the message was sealed until the end (Revelation 10:4), why has no new revelation or finding clarified its meaning through archaeological or historical evidence?</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>(10) And he saith to me . . .--The angel, in contrast to the injunctions given to Daniel (<a href="/context/daniel/12-9.htm" title="And he said, Go your way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.">Daniel 12:9-13</a>), bids the prophet "Seal not the words of the prophecy": the reason is added, "for the time is near." "Such is ever the difference between the prophecy of the old, and the prophecy of the new dispensation. The one belonged to a preliminary and prefatory state; the other to a completive and final condition. However long the gospel age may have lasted, or may yet continue, it is the last time (<a href="/1_john/2-18.htm" title="Little children, it is the last time: and as you have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.">1John 2:18</a>): after it there is none other: then shall the end come" (<a href="/matthew/24-14.htm" title="And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness to all nations; and then shall the end come.">Matthew 24:14</a>), (Dean Vaughan).<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. The visions being now complete, St. John is commanded to communicate them to the world (cf. <a href="/revelation/10-4.htm">Revelation 10:4</a>, where a contrary direction is given). The last sentence is again a repetition of the assertion of the shortness of this our time of preparation (cf. on ver. 7). The revelation deals not with events far distant in the future, but with those immediately present; for this reason the message is to be communicated (cf. <a href="/daniel/8-26.htm">Daniel 8:26</a>, where the reason given for "shutting up the vision" is that the visions "belong to many days to come," Revised Version). <a href="/commentaries/revelation/22-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. he told 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. 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 seal up σφραγίσῃς (sphragisēs) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4972.htm">Strong's 4972: </a> To seal, set a seal upon. From sphragis; to stamp for security or preservation; by implication, to keep secret, to attest. 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 τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine 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. prophecy προφητείας (prophēteias) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4394.htm">Strong's 4394: </a> Prophecy, prophesying; the gift of communicating and enforcing revealed truth. From prophetes; prediction. in 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. because γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine 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. time καιρὸς (kairos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd 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. near. ἐγγύς (engys) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_1451.htm">Strong's 1451: </a> Near. From a primary verb agcho; near. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/22-10.htm">Revelation 22:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/22-10.htm">Revelation 22:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/22-10.htm">Revelation 22:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/22-10.htm">Revelation 22:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/22-10.htm">Revelation 22:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/22-10.htm">Revelation 22:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/22-10.htm">Revelation 22:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/22-10.htm">Revelation 22:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/22-10.htm">Revelation 22:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/22-10.htm">Revelation 22:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/22-10.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 22:10 He said to me Don't seal up (Rev. 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