13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Ver. 13. I am Alpha and Omega ] And am therefore worthy to be believed in my predictions of future events, which I can easily bring about and effect, since to me all things are present. read more
14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. Ver. 14. That they may have right ] That they may be assured of their interest in Christ and his kingdom. Plutarch tells of Eudoxas, that he would be willing to be burnt up by the sun presently, so he might be admitted to come so near it as to learn the nature of it. What then should not we be content to do or suffer for the enjoyment of Christ and... read more
15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie. Ver. 15. For without are dogs ] In outer darkness. The Irish air will sooner brook a toad or snake to live therein, than heaven will brook a sinner. It was not permitted to a dog to enter into the Acropolis or tower at Athens, δια του ακολαστου και δυσωδους for his heat in venery and ill savour, saith Plutarch. Goats, likewise, saith Varro, come not there (unless for... read more
16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. Ver. 16. Have sent mine angel ] With weariness of flight, as Daniel 9:21 . I am the root ] That bear up David by my Deity; but am born of him in regard of my humanity. read more
17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. Ver. 17. And the Spirit and the Bride ] i.e. The Bride sanctified and set to work by the Spirit,Romans 8:26; Romans 8:26 . And let him that heareth say, Come ] Abrupt sentences, full of holy affection; q.d. Let him pray daily, Thy kingdom come. " Heu pietas ubi prisca! profana o tempera! mundi Faex! vesper! prope nox! o... read more
18 For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: Ver. 18. If any man shall add unto these things ] Either to this or to any of the foregoing books of Scripture, Deuteronomy 4:2 ; Proverbs 30:6 ; Galatians 3:15 ; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 . All which notwithstanding, the Jews have added their Deuteroseis, the Turks their Alfurta, the Papists their unwritten... read more
19 And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. Ver. 19. And if any man shall take away ] Since every word of God is pure, precious, and profitable, Proverbs 30:5 ; 2 Timothy 3:16 . read more
20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Ver. 20. Even so; Come, Lord Jesus ] This is the common and constant vote of all good people; and is therefore pinned as a badge upon their sleeve, 1 Thessalonians 1:10 . See Trapp on " 1Th 1:10 " read more
21 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen. Ver. 21. The grace of our Lord ] An epistolary conclusion. The Revelation is rather to be counted an epistle than a book. Read it as sent us from heaven, and ruminate what ye read. Deo soli Gloria. read more
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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Revelation 22:12
12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Ver. 12. Behold, I come quickly ] Therefore quicken your pace, bestir yourselves lustily; your time is short, your task is long, your wages inconceivable. read more