Revelation 1:3 nasb — Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for…

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"Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near."

— Revelation 1:3, NASB

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Revelation 1 — Context

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The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show to His bond-servants, the things which must soon take place; and He sent and communicated it by His angel to His bond-servant John,

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who testified to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ, even to all that he saw.

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Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.

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John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace, from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne,

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and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and released us from our sins by His blood--

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and He has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father--to Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

Revelation 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 1:3 say?
Revelation 1:3 in the NASB reads: “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.”
Where is Revelation 1:3 in the Bible?
Revelation 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 1, verse 3.
Who wrote Revelation?
Revelation is traditionally attributed to John (traditionally John the Apostle, exiled on Patmos). It was written c. AD 95.
What is the book of Revelation about?
Revelation is the unveiling of Jesus Christ — risen, reigning, returning. Through vivid, symbolic visions it shows the church's suffering, Christ's victory, the judgment of evil, and the new heavens and new earth where God dwells with his people forever. The Bible's grand finale.
What are the major themes of Revelation?
Revelation explores themes including Christ Victorious, Judgment, Worship, Endurance, New Creation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Revelation 1:3.
What translation should I read Revelation 1:3 in?
Revelation 1:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Revelation 1:3?
Revelation 1:3 reads (NASB): “Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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