Revelation 22:10 asv — And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand.

American Standard Version

" And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand. "

— Revelation 22:10, American Standard Version

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Revelation 22 — Context

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And behold, I come quickly. Blessed is he that keepeth the words of the prophecy of this book.

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And I John am he that heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel that showed me these things.

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And he saith unto me, See thou do it not: I am a fellow-servant with thee and with thy brethren the prophets, and with them that keep the words of this book: worship God.

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And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand.

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He that is unrighteous, let him do unrighteousness still: and he that is filthy, let him be made filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him do righteousness still: and he that is holy, let him be made holy still.

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Behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to render to each man according as his work is.

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I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.

Revelation 22:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 22:10 say?
Revelation 22:10 in the American Standard Version reads: “ And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand. ”
Where is Revelation 22:10 in the Bible?
Revelation 22:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 22, verse 10.
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 22:10.
What translation should I read Revelation 22:10 in?
Revelation 22:10 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 22:10?
Revelation 22:10 reads (ASV): “ And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand. ” 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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