Revelation 1:3

New International Reader's Version

Blessed is the one who reads out loud the words of this prophecy. Blessed are those who hear it and think everything it says is important. The time when these things will come true is near.

Cross References

Proverbs 8:34

Blessed are those who listen to me. They watch every day at my doors. They wait beside my doorway.

Jeremiah 51:61

Jeremiah said to Seraiah, “When you get to Babylon, here’s what I want you to do. Make sure that you read all these words out loud.

Matthew 24:15

“The prophet Daniel spoke about ‘the hated thing that destroys.’ (Daniel 9:27; 11:31; 12:11) Someday you will see it standing in the holy place. The reader should understand this.

Luke 11:28

He replied, “Instead, blessed are those who hear God’s word and obey it.”

Romans 13:11

When you do these things, keep in mind the times we are living in. The hour has already come for you to wake up from your sleep. The full effects of our salvation are closer now than when we first believed in Christ.

Romans 13:12

The dark night of evil is nearly over. The day of Christ’s return is almost here. So let us get rid of the works of darkness that harm us. Let us do the works of light that protect us.

1 Peter 4:7

The end of all things is near. So be watchful and control yourselves. Then you may pray.

2 Peter 3:8

Dear friends, here is one thing you must not forget. With the Lord a day is like a thousand years. And a thousand years are like a day.

Revelation 22:10

Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy in this book. These things are about to happen.

Revelation 22:12

“Look! I am coming soon! I bring my rewards with me. I will reward each person for what they have done.

Revelation 22:20

Jesus is a witness about these things. He says, “Yes. I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

Revelation 3:11

‘I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have. Then no one will take away your crown.