Revelation 22:16

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

1770 John Worsley NT

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

15But without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and every one that loveth and practiseth falshood.

17And the Spirit and the bride say, Come; and let him that heareth say, Come. And let him, that thirsteth, Come. And let him, that desireth it, take the water of life freely.

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Cross References

Matthew 2:2saying, Where is the king of the Jews that is born here? for we have seen his star in the east and are come to worship Him.

Matthew 22:42saying, What think ye of the Messiah? whose son is He? They say unto Him, David's.

Luke 1:78in the remission of their sins, through the tender mercy of our God, whereby the day-spring hath visited us from on high,

Romans 1:3who was of the seed of David according to the flesh,

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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