Revelation 22:9 nasb — But he *said to me, "Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who…

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"But he *said to me, "Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God.""

— Revelation 22:9, NASB

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Revelation 22 — Context

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And he said to me, "These words are faithful and true"; and the Lord, the God of the spirits of the prophets, sent His angel to show to His bond-servants the things which must soon take place.

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"And behold, I am coming quickly. Blessed is he who heeds the words of the prophecy of this book."

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I, John, am the one who heard and saw these things. And when I heard and saw, I fell down to worship at the feet of the angel who showed me these things.

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But he *said to me, "Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God."

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And he *said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near.

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"Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong; and the one who is filthy, still be filthy; and let the one who is righteous, still practice righteousness; and the one who is holy, still keep himself holy."

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"Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to every man according to what he has done.

Revelation 22:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Revelation 22:9 say?
Revelation 22:9 in the NASB reads: “But he *said to me, "Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God."”
Where is Revelation 22:9 in the Bible?
Revelation 22:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Revelation, chapter 22, verse 9.
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 22:9.
What translation should I read Revelation 22:9 in?
Revelation 22:9 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 22:9?
Revelation 22:9 reads (NASB): “But he *said to me, "Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God."” 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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