The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
Ver. 1. The Revelation] Or manifestation of many divine mysteries by the Mediator (who came out of his Father's bosom) to John, who had the mind of Christ, and that purposely for the behoove and benefit of the family of faith, who are all of his cabinet council,John 1:18; 1 Corinthians 2:16; Galatians 6:10; Psalms 25:14 .
Things which must shortly] That is, sooner or later in their proper season. God's time seems long, because we are short. Nullum tempus occurrit regi, saith the lawyer. The Ancient of days is not to be limited.