Revelation 1:2 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

Bare record of - `testified the Word of God:' this book. John's testimony from God: "the words of this prophecy" (Revelation 1:3). Instead of 'testifies,' the ancients in letters use the past tense.

The testimony of Jesus - `the Spirit of prophecy' (Revelation 19:10).

And of all things that. 'Aleph (') A C, Vulgate, omit "and." 'As many things as he saw,' in apposition with "the Word of God, and the testimony of Jesus Christ."

Revelation 1:2

2 Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.