Revelation 1:9 - Scofield Reference Notes

Bible Comments

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From (Revelation 1:1) to (Revelation 1:20), the Seer is on the earth, looking at the vision of Christ.

From (Revelation 2:1) to (Revelation 3:22), he is on the earth looking forward through the church-age.

From (Revelation 4:1) to (Revelation 11:1), he is "in the Spirit" (Revelation 4:2); (compare (Ezekiel 3:12-14) observing things in heaven and on earth.

From (Revelation 11:1) to (Revelation 11:12), he is in Jerusalem with the two witnesses.

From (Revelation 11:13) to the end, he is in heaven observing and recording things in heaven and upon the earth.

Revelation 1:9

9 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.