Revelation 1:5 cpdv — and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead, and the leader over the kings of the ea…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead, and the leader over the kings of the earth, who has loved us and has washed us from our sins with his blood, "

— Revelation 1:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Revelation 1 — Context

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he has offered testimony to the Word of God, and whatever he saw is the testimony of Jesus Christ.

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Blessed is he who reads or hears the words of this Prophecy, and who keeps the things that have been written in it. For the time is near.

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John, to the seven Churches, which are in Asia. Grace and peace to you, from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are in the sight of his throne,

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and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead, and the leader over the kings of the earth, who has loved us and has washed us from our sins with his blood,

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and who has made us into a kingdom and into priests for God and for his Father. To him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

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Behold, he arrives with the clouds, and every eye shall see him, even those who pierced him. And all the tribes of the earth shall lament for themselves over him. Even so. Amen.

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“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord God, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.

Revelation 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Revelation 1:5 say?
Revelation 1:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead, and the leader over the kings of the earth, who has loved us and has washed us from our sins with his blood, ”
Where is Revelation 1:5 in the Bible?
Revelation 1:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 1, verse 5.
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 1:5.
What translation should I read Revelation 1:5 in?
Revelation 1:5 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 1:5?
Revelation 1:5 reads (CPDV): “and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the first-born of the dead, and the leader over the kings of the earth, who has loved us and has washed us from our sins with his blood, ” 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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