Revelation 22:16

"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the root and offspring of David, the bright and morning Star.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

In Context

15Without are the dogs, the sorcerers, the immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and all who live and make a lie.

17"And the Spirit and the Bride say ‘Come!’ And let him who hears, say’Come!’ And let him who thirsts, come; And whoever wills, let him take the Water of Life freely."

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Cross References

Matthew 2:2"Where is the new-born King of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the East, and are come to worship him."

Matthew 22:42"What is your opinion concerning the Christ? Whose Son is he?" "David’s," they answered.

Luke 1:78"Through the heart of mercy of our God, Whereby the Dayspring from on high shall visit us,

Romans 1:3this gospel is concerning his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who was born of David’s posterity in respect of his bodily nature,

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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