Revelation 1:9
I John, your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and in patience in Jesus, was in the island which is called Patmos, on account of the word of God, and on account of the testimony of Jesus.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
8I am Alpha and Omega, says the Lord God, who is and who was, and who is coming, the Almighty.
10I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet
Cross References
Mark 10:39And they said to Him, We are able. And Jesus said to them, You shall indeed drink the cup which I drink, and be baptized with the baptism with which I am baptized:
Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to abide in the faith, and it behooves them through many tribulations to enter into the kingdom of God.
Romans 5:3And not only so, but let us also rejoice in tribulation; knowing that tribulation works out endurance;
Romans 8:25But if we hope for that which we do not see, we wait for it with patience.
Philippians 1:7as it is righteous for me to think in behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart, both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, that you are all my fellow-partakers of the grace.
2 Thessalonians 1:4so that we ourselves rejoice over you in the churches of God, on account of your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations which you endure;
Matthew Henry on Revelation 1:4-9
Apostolic Benediction. ( a. d. 95.) 3 Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. 4 John to the seven churches which are in Asia: Grace be unto you, and peace, from him which is, and which was, and which is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne; 5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him… Read the whole commentary →