Revelation 1:3

New American Bible - revised edition

Blessed is the one who reads aloud and blessed are those who listen to this prophetic message and heed what is written in it, for the appointed time is near. Greeting.

Cross References

Proverbs 8:34

Happy the one who listens to me, attending daily at my gates, keeping watch at my doorposts;

Jeremiah 51:61

And Jeremiah said to Seraiah: “When you reach Babylon, see that you read all these words aloud,

Matthew 24:15

“When you see the desolating abomination spoken of through Daniel the prophet standing in the holy place (let the reader understand),

Luke 11:28

He replied, “Rather, blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” The Demand for a Sign.

Romans 13:11

And do this because you know the time; it is the hour now for you to awake from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed;

Romans 13:12

the night is advanced, the day is at hand. Let us then throw off the works of darkness [and] put on the armor of light;

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is at hand. Therefore, be serious and sober for prayers.

2 Peter 3:8

But do not ignore this one fact, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day.

Revelation 22:10

Then he said to me, “Do not seal up the prophetic words of this book, for the appointed time is near.

Revelation 22:12

“Behold, I am coming soon. I bring with me the recompense I will give to each according to his deeds.

Revelation 22:20

The one who gives this testimony says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen! Come, Lord Jesus!

Revelation 3:11

I am coming quickly. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.