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Revelation 22:18

I testify to everyone who hears the words of prophecy in this book: If anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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:

In Context

17The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” Let the one who hears say, “Come!” And let the one who is thirsty come, and the one who desires the water of life drink freely.

19And if anyone takes away from the words of this book of prophecy, may God take away his share in the tree of life and the holy city, which are described in this book.

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Cross References

Leviticus 26:18And if after all this you will not obey Me, I will proceed to punish you sevenfold for your sins.

Leviticus 26:28then I will walk in fury against you, and I, even I, will punish you sevenfold for your sins.

Deuteronomy 4:2You must not add to or subtract from what I command you, so that you may keep the commandments of the LORD your God that I am giving you.

Proverbs 30:6Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.

Matthew 15:13But Jesus replied, “Every plant that My heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by its roots.

1 Thessalonians 4:6and no one should ever violate or exploit his brother in this regard, because the Lord will avenge all such acts, as we have already told you and solemnly warned you.

Matthew Henry on Revelation 22:7-20

The New Jerusalem. ( a. d. 95.) 6 And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to show unto his servants the things which must shortly be done. 7 Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book. 8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which showed me these things. 9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am… Read the whole commentary →

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