KJV ORIGINAL
Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
John wrote down everything he witnessed, God's message, Jesus's testimony, and all the visions he saw.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
John didn't hold back, he shared every single thing God showed him.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Revelation was written by the apostle John around 95 AD while he was exiled on the island of Patmos for his faith in Jesus during the Roman Empire's persecution of Christians. In this verse, John is affirming his role as a reliable witness to the divine visions and messages he received directly from God, including revelations about Jesus Christ. This introduction establishes the book's authority as a prophetic account meant to encourage believers facing hardship.
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