Revelation 22:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Revelation 22:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Revelation 22:16 is a verse from the book of Revelation in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Revelation 22:16 — KJV
“I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.”
— Revelation 22:16 (KJV)
Revelation 22:16 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 22:16
“I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to offer willingly unto thee. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Revelation 22:16: sent, mine, these
“But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. conceived: Gr. begotten”
Shares key themes with Revelation 22:16: angel, these, things
“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”
Shares key themes with Revelation 22:16: jesus, testify, these
“I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. preferring...: or, prejudice”
Shares key themes with Revelation 22:16: jesus, angel, these
“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:”
Shares key themes with Revelation 22:16: jesus, sent, angel
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