Revelation 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 1:1 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pas..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 1:1 — KJV
“The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:”
— Revelation 1:1 (KJV)
Revelation 1:1 in Context — About the Book of Revelation
Revelation pulls back the curtain on history's finale: the risen Christ walking among His churches, the throne room of heaven, judgment on evil, and a new heaven and new earth where God wipes every tear away. Written to persecuted believers, its message is singular — the Lamb wins.
Cross-References for Revelation 1:1
“And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:1: god, shew, servants
“Let our lord now command thy servants, which are before thee, to seek out a man, who is a cunning player on an harp: and it shall come to pass, when the evil spirit from God is upon thee, that he shall play with his hand, and thou shalt be well.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:1: god, servants, come
“Then Nebuchadnezzar spake, and said, Blessed be the God of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, who hath sent his angel, and delivered his servants that trusted in him, and have changed the king's word, and yielded their bodies, that they might not serve nor worship any god, except their own God.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:1: god, servants, sent
“Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:1: servants, things, come
“To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. «Written to the Romans from Corinthus, and sent by Phebe servant of the church at Cenchrea.»”
Shares key themes with Revelation 1:1: jesus, christ, god
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