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Revelation 22:6

Revelation 22:6
And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And he said unto me,.... That is, the angel that talked with him, and showed him the above things:

these sayings are faithful and true; not only what are delivered in particular concerning the new…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And he said unto me - The angel-interpreter, who had showed John the vision of the New Jerusalem, Rev 21:9-10. As these visions are now at an end, the angel comes to John directly, and assures him…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

These sayings are faithful and true - See the preceding chapter, Rev 21:5. From this verse to the end of the chapter is reckoned the epilogue of this book.

1. The angel affirms the truth of all that…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Revelation 22:6-19

We have here a solemn ratification of the contents of this book, and particularly of this last vision (though some think it may not only refer to the whole book, but to the whole New Testament, yea,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

The Confirmation of the Promise; the Error of the Seer, Rev 22:6-11

6. And he said unto me Who speaks? the angel of Rev 21:9, or "He that sitteth upon the throne," as in Rev 21:5-8, or Christ as in…