Revelation 1:1

“Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.”

Shares the immediate context and blessing associated with Revelation.

“The angel said to me, “These words are trustworthy and true. The Lord, the God who inspires the prophets, sent his angel to show his servants the things that must soon take place.””

Links to the trustworthiness of the prophecy and its divine origin.

“but there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in days to come. Your dream and the visions that passed through your mind as you were lying in bed are these:”

Highlights God as the revealer of future events, a theme present in Revelation.

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”

Connects to the divine nature of Jesus Christ, who is central to the revelation.

““I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.””

Reinforces Jesus as the source and authority behind the revelation.