Revelation 1:9

I John, your brother and partner with you in persecution, Kingdom, and patient endurance in Jesus, was on the island that is called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus.

New Heart English Bible

In The King James Version

I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.

In Context

8"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty."

10I was in the Spirit on the Lord's day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, like a trumpet

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Cross References

Mark 10:39They said to him, "We are able."Jesus said to them, "You shall indeed drink the cup that I drink, and you shall be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with;

Acts 14:22confirming the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that through many afflictions we must enter into the Kingdom of God.

Romans 5:3Not only this, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering works perseverance;

Romans 8:25But if we hope for that which we do not see, we wait for it with patience.

Philippians 1:7It is even right for me to think this way on behalf of all of you, because I have you in my heart, because, both in my bonds and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News, you all are partakers with me of grace.

2 Thessalonians 1:4so that we ourselves boast about you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and in the afflictions 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 →

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