Study Desk

"I am the Alpha and the Omega," declares the Lord God, the one who is, who was, and who is coming, the Almighty.[xr]

I am John, your brother and partner in suffering, ruling, and enduring because of Jesus. I was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony about Jesus.[xr]

When I saw him, I fell down at his feet like a dead man. But he placed his right hand on me and said, "Stop being afraid! I am the first and the last,[xr]

the living one. I was dead, but look - I am alive forever and ever! I have the keys of Death and Hades.[fn][xr]

Look! I am going to throw her into a sickbed. Those who commit adultery with her will also have great suffering, unless they repent of her works.

I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am the one who searches minds and hearts. I will reward each of you as your works deserve.1 Samuel 16:7; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 29:17; 2 Chronicles 6:30; Psalm 7:9; 62:12; Jeremiah 11:20; 17:10; 20:12; Matthew 16:27; John 2:24-25; Acts 1:24; Romans 2:6; 8:27; 14:12; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Galatians 6:5; Revelation 20:12;">[xr]

I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your victor's crown.Philippians 4:5; Revelation 1:3;">[xr]

Since you are lukewarm and neither hot nor cold, I am going to spit you out of my mouth.

You say, "I am rich. I have become wealthy. I don't need anything." Yet you don't realize that you are miserable, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.Hosea 12:8; 1 Corinthians 4:8;">[xr]

Look! I am standing at the door and knocking. If anyone listens to my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he will eatwill eat">[fn] with me.Song of Solomon 5:2; Luke 12:37; John 14:23;">[xr]

"See, I am coming like a thief. How blessed is the person who remains alert and keeps his clothes on! He won't have to go naked and let others see his shame."Matthew 24:43; 2 Corinthians 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:2; 2 Peter 3:10; Revelation 3:3-4,18;">[xr]

Just as she glorified herself and lived in luxury,Isaiah 47:7-8; Ezekiel 28:2; Zephaniah 2:15;">[xr] so give her just as much torture and misery. In her heart she says, 'I am a queen on a throne, not a widow. I will never see misery.'

I bowed down at his feet to worship him, but he told me, "Don't do that! I am a fellow servant with you and with your brothers who hold on to the testimony of Jesus. Worship God, because the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy!"Acts 10:26; 14:14-15; 1 John 5:10; Revelation 12:17; 22:8-9;">[xr]

The one sitting on the throne said, "See, I am making all things new!" He said, "Write this: 'These words are trustworthy and true.'"Isaiah 43:19; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Revelation 4:2,9; 5:1; 19:9; 20:11;">[xr]

Then he said to me, "It has happened! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. I will freely give a drink from the spring of the water of life to the one who is thirsty.Isaiah 12:3; 55:1; John 4:10,14; 7:37; Revelation 1:8; 16:17;">[xr]

"See! I am coming soon! How blessed is the person who keeps the words of the prophecy in this book!"Revelation 1:3;">[xr]

But he told me, "Don't do that! I am a fellow servant with you, your brothers the prophets, and those who keep the words in this book. Worship God!"Revelation 19:10;">[xr]

"See! I am coming soon! My reward is with me to repay everyone according to his work.Isaiah 40:10; 62:11; Romans 2:6; 14:12; Revelation 20:12; 22:7;">[xr]

I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end."[fn]Isaiah 41:4; 44:6; 48:12; Revelation 1:8,11; 21:6;">[xr]

"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give this testimony to you for the churches. I am the root and descendent of David, the bright morning star."Numbers 24:17; Zechariah 6:12; 2 Peter 1:19; Revelation 1:1; 2:28; 5:5;">[xr]