Revelation 1:6 kjva — And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen."

— Revelation 1:6, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Revelation 1 — Context

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Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

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John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;

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And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,

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And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.

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Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

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I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

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I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

Revelation 1:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Revelation 1:6 say?
Revelation 1:6 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
Where is Revelation 1:6 in the Bible?
Revelation 1:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 1, verse 6.
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 1:6.
What translation should I read Revelation 1:6 in?
Revelation 1:6 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 1:6?
Revelation 1:6 reads (KJVA): “And hath made us kings and priests unto God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” 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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