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Come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/nlt/revelation/22.htm">New Living Translation</a> He who is the faithful witness to all these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon!” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/esv/revelation/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/bsb/revelation/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/blb/revelation/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The One testifying these things says, "Yes, I am coming quickly." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/kjv/revelation/22.htm">King James Bible</a> He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/nkjv/revelation/22.htm">New King James Version</a> He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/nasb_/revelation/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/nasb/revelation/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> He who testifies to these things says, &#8220Yes, I am coming quickly.&#8221 Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/nasb77/revelation/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/lsb/revelation/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> He who bears witness to these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/amp/revelation/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He who testifies and affirms these things says, “Yes, I am coming quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/csb/revelation/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> He who testifies about these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/hcsb/revelation/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He who testifies about these things says, &#8220Yes, I am coming quickly.&#8221 Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/asv/revelation/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> He who testifieth these things saith, Yea: I come quickly. Amen: come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/cev/revelation/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The one who has spoken these things says, "I am coming soon!" So, Lord Jesus, please come soon! <a href="/erv/revelation/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> He which testifieth these things saith, Yea: I come quickly. Amen: come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/gwt/revelation/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> The one who is testifying to these things says, "Yes, I'm coming soon!" Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/gnt/revelation/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> He who gives his testimony to all this says, "Yes indeed! I am coming soon!" So be it. Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/isv/revelation/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> The one who is testifying to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon!" Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/msb/revelation/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> He who testifies to these things says, ?Yes, I am coming soon.? Amen. Yes, come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/net/revelation/22.htm">NET Bible</a> The one who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming soon!" Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/nheb/revelation/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He who testifies these things says, "Yes, I come quickly." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/wbt/revelation/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> He who testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly: Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/wey/revelation/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "He who solemnly declares all this says, "'Yes, I am coming quickly.'" Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/web/revelation/22.htm">World English Bible</a> He who testifies these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen! Yes, come, Lord Jesus! <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/revelation/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> The [One] testifying [to] these things says, “Yes, I come quickly!” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/blb/revelation/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> The One testifying these things says, "Yes, I am coming quickly." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/ylt/revelation/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> he saith -- who is testifying these things -- 'Yes, I come quickly!' Amen! Yes, be coming, Lord Jesus! <a href="/slt/revelation/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> He testifying says, Yes, I come swiftly. Amen. Yes, come, Lord Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/revelation/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He that giveth testimony of these things, saith, Surely I come quickly: Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/cpdv/revelation/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He who offers testimony to these things, says: “Even now, I am approaching quickly.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/nabre/revelation/22.htm">New American Bible</a> The one who gives this testimony says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/nrsvce/revelation/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> The one who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/revelation/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He who testifies these things says, Surely I am coming soon. Amen. Come, LORD Jesus. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/revelation/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when he testified these things, he said, “Yes, I am coming soon.” “Come, LORD JEHOVAH Yeshua.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/revelation/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He that testifies these things, says: Surely, I come quickly. Amen: come, Lord Jesus.<CM> <a href="/godbey/revelation/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> The one testifying these things says, <FR>Yes, I am coming quickly.<Fr> Amen, come Lord Jesus. <a href="/haweis/revelation/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> He that testifieth these things saith, Verily, I come quickly. Amen. Yea come, Lord Jesus!<CM> <a href="/mace/revelation/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he who testifieth these things, saith, "I come quickly." Amen, even so, come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/wey/revelation/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "He who solemnly declares all this says, "'Yes, I am coming quickly.'" Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/worrell/revelation/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> He Who testifieth these things saith, <FR>"Yea; I come quickly."<Fr> Amen; come, Lord Jesus! <a href="/worsley/revelation/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> He who testifieth these things saith, <FR>I surely come quickly.<Fr> Amen, even so come, Lord Jesus. <a href="/parallel/revelation/22-20.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=4918" 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">Nothing May Be Added</a> …19And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, God will take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book. 20<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.">He who</a> <a href="/greek/3140.htm" title="3140: martyrōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify.">testifies to</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: tauta (DPro-ANP) -- This; he, she, it. ">these things</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. ">says,</a> <a href="/greek/3483.htm" title="3483: Nai (Prtcl) -- Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes.">“Yes,</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/281.htm" title="281: Amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Amen.</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: erchou (V-PMM/P-2S) -- To come, go. ">Come,</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrie (N-VMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-VMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus!</a> 21The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.…<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/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30</a> At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a> For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a loud command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God, and the dead in Christ will be the first to rise. / After that, we who are alive and remain will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will always be with the Lord. <a href="/john/14-3.htm">John 14:3</a> And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am. <a href="/acts/1-11.htm">Acts 1:11</a> “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” <a href="/1_corinthians/15-51.htm">1 Corinthians 15:51-52</a> Listen, I tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed— / in an instant, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20-21</a> But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body. <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Titus 2:13</a> as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. <a href="/hebrews/9-28.htm">Hebrews 9:28</a> so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. <a href="/james/5-7.htm">James 5:7-8</a> Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer awaits the precious fruit of the soil—how patient he is for the fall and spring rains. / You, too, be patient and strengthen your hearts, because the Lord’s coming is near. <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a> Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_peter/3-10.htm">2 Peter 3:10</a> But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. <a href="/1_john/3-2.htm">1 John 3:2</a> Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. <a href="/jude/1-14.htm">Jude 1:14-15</a> Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones / to execute judgment on everyone, and to convict all the ungodly of every ungodly act of wickedness and every harsh word spoken against Him by ungodly sinners.” <a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a> And in that day it will be said, “Surely this is our God; we have waited for Him, and He has saved us. This is the LORD for whom we have waited. Let us rejoice and be glad in His salvation.” <a href="/daniel/7-13.htm">Daniel 7:13-14</a> In my vision in the night I continued to watch, and I saw One like the Son of Man coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days and was led into His presence. / And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>He which testifies these things said, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.which.<a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Revelation 22:18</a> For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:Surely.<a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Revelation 22:7,10,12</a> Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book… Amen.<a href="/revelation/1-18.htm">Revelation 1:18</a> I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.<a href="/songs/8-14.htm">Song of Solomon 8:14</a> Make haste, my beloved, and be thou like to a roe or to a young hart upon the mountains of spices.<a href="/isaiah/25-9.htm">Isaiah 25:9</a> And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/revelation/19-4.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/hebrews/8-10.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/revelation/22-17.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/revelation/22-18.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/revelation/22-12.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/revelation/2-23.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/revelation/1-2.htm">Testifies</a> <a href="/hebrews/7-17.htm">Testifieth</a> <a href="/1_john/5-8.htm">Testifying</a> <a href="/revelation/22-16.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/22-21.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/genesis/22-16.htm">Declares</a> <a href="/genesis/49-20.htm">Gives</a> <a href="/revelation/22-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/genesis/18-2.htm">Quickly</a> <a href="/genesis/43-3.htm">Solemnly</a> <a href="/genesis/18-33.htm">Soon</a> <a href="/genesis/2-17.htm">Surely</a> <a href="/job/16-8.htm">Testifies</a> <a href="/job/16-8.htm">Testifieth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">Testifying</a> <a href="/genesis/21-30.htm">Witness</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>He who testifies to these things says This phrase refers to Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness (<a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Revelation 1:5</a>). Throughout the Book of Revelation, Jesus is depicted as the one who reveals divine truth and testifies to the events that are to come. The role of a witness is significant in biblical terms, as it underscores the reliability and authority of the message being conveyed. In the context of Revelation, Jesus' testimony is a guarantee of the truthfulness of the prophetic visions John has recorded.“Yes, I am coming soon.” This declaration emphasizes the imminence of Christ's return. The phrase "coming soon" has been a source of hope and anticipation for Christians throughout history. It reflects the eschatological promise that Jesus will return to establish His kingdom and bring about the fulfillment of God's plan. The urgency of this promise is echoed in other New Testament passages, such as <a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Matthew 24:30-31</a> and <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-16.htm">1 Thessalonians 4:16-17</a>, which describe the second coming of Christ. The expectation of His return serves as a call for believers to remain faithful and vigilant.Amen. The term "Amen" is a Hebrew word meaning "truly" or "so be it." It is used throughout the Bible to affirm the truthfulness of a statement or to express agreement with a prayer or declaration. In this context, it serves as a confirmation of the certainty of Christ's promise to return. The use of "Amen" here reflects the confidence and assurance that believers have in the fulfillment of God's promises.Come, Lord Jesus! This is a prayerful response from the Apostle John, expressing the longing and desire for Christ's return. It echoes the Aramaic expression "Maranatha," found in <a href="/1_corinthians/16-22.htm">1 Corinthians 16:22</a>, which also means "Come, Lord." This plea captures the heart of Christian eschatological hope, as believers eagerly anticipate the day when Jesus will return to bring justice, peace, and restoration to the world. The invocation of Jesus' return is a central theme in Christian worship and theology, underscoring the hope and expectation that define the Christian faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this verse, Jesus is the one who testifies and promises His imminent return. His role as the coming King and Judge is emphasized. 2. <a href="/topical/j/john_the_apostle.htm">John the Apostle</a> The author of the Book of Revelation, who records the vision and the words of Jesus. He responds with a heartfelt "Amen" and a plea for Jesus' return. 3. <a href="/topical/p/patmos.htm">Patmos</a> The island where John received the Revelation. It serves as the backdrop for the entire book, including this final promise. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> The collective body of believers who eagerly await the return of Christ, as expressed in John's response. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_second_coming.htm">The Second Coming</a> The anticipated event when Jesus will return to fulfill His promises, bring judgment, and establish His eternal kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_certainty_of_christ's_return.htm">The Certainty of Christ's Return</a> Jesus' promise, "I am coming soon," assures believers of the certainty and imminence of His return. This should inspire hope and perseverance in the faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_response_of_the_believer.htm">The Response of the Believer</a> John's "Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!" reflects the heart posture of a believer who longs for Christ's return. It encourages us to live with an eager expectation and readiness. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_light_of_eternity.htm">Living in Light of Eternity</a> The promise of Jesus' return should influence our daily lives, prompting us to live righteously and prioritize eternal values over temporal concerns. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_trials.htm">Encouragement in Trials</a> The assurance of Christ's return provides comfort and strength to endure hardships, knowing that ultimate justice and restoration are coming. <a href="/topical/e/evangelistic_urgency.htm">Evangelistic Urgency</a> The imminence of Jesus' return should motivate believers to share the gospel with urgency, as the time for repentance is limited.<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/will_you_come,_lord_jesus.htm">Will you come, Lord Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_indescribable_gift.htm">Will you come, Lord Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/is_the_bible_considered_a_fairy_tale.htm">Is the Bible considered a fairy tale?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'maranatha'_mean.htm">What does "Maranatha" mean?</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>(20) He which testifieth these things . . .--Better, He saith, who testifieth these things, Yea, I am coming quickly. We have here the final witness; it is in the words of the faithful and true witness Himself. It is the answer to the repeated cry, "Come;" it is the warning to those who forget Him; it is introduced with the emphatic yea! "Yea, I am coming quickly." The answer breaks forth in prayer from the prophet's lips--Amen. (We must omit "even so") Come, Lord Jesus. The prophet is the mouthpiece of the Church; his desire is one with the desire of all who love Christ's appearing.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/revelation/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - He which testifieth these things saith - viz, the Lord Jesus, as in ver. 16 - Surely I come quickly; yea, I come quickly. As the book opens, so it closes with this promise. This is the anchor and stay of the faithful, the sound of an alarm and a warning cry to the wicked. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Omit "even so." Thus in calm and patient hope the apostle answers his Lord. So the writer who delivers the message is the first to proclaim his belief in what is herein contained. <a href="/commentaries/revelation/22-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>He who 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. testifies to μαρτυρῶν (martyrōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3140.htm">Strong's 3140: </a> To witness, bear witness, give evidence, testify, give a good report. From martus; to be a witness, i.e. Testify. these things ταῦτα (tauta) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. says, 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. “Yes, Ναί (Nai) Particle <a href="/greek/strongs_3483.htm">Strong's 3483: </a> Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes. 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. soon.” 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. Amen. Ἀμήν (Amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. Come, ἔρχου (erchou) Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. Lord Κύριε (Kyrie) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus! Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Vocative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/revelation/22-20.htm">Revelation 22:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/revelation/22-20.htm">NT Prophecy: Revelation 22:20 He who testifies these things says Yes (Rev. 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