Then the angel said to me, “Write this: Those people who are invited to the wedding meal of the Lamb are blessed (happy)!” Then the angel said, “These are the true words of God.”
The Lord told me, “Get a large scroll {\cf2\super [93]} and use a pen {\cf2\super [94]} to write these words: ‘This is for Maher Shalal Hash Baz.’ (This means ‘There will soon be looting and stealing.’)”
This is the revelation {\cf2\super [1]} of Jesus Christ. God gave Jesus these things to show his servants what must happen soon. Christ sent his angel to show these things to his servant John.
The seven thunders spoke, and I started to write. But then I heard a voice from heaven. The voice said, “Don’t write what the seven thunders said. Keep those things secret.”
One of the seven angels came and spoke to me. This was one of the angels that had the seven bowls. The angel said, “Come, and I will show you the punishment that will be given to the famous prostitute. {\cf2\super [125]} She is the one sitting over many waters.
God made the ten horns want to do his purpose: They agreed to give the animal their power to rule. They will rule until the things God has said are completed.
The One that was sitting on the throne said, “Look! I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this, because these words are true and can be trusted.”
The angel said to me, “These words are true and can be trusted. The Lord is the God of the spirits of the prophets. {\cf2\super [168]} God sent his angel to show his servants the things that must happen soon.”
Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If a person hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that person. And that person will eat with me.