For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book:
I'm telling everyone who hears this prophecy straight up: if anyone tries to add stuff to what's written here, God will hit them with every plague mentioned in this book.
Don't mess with God's word, it's perfect as is, and the consequences for editing are serious.
📚 Historical Context
The Book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John around 95 AD while he was exiled on the island of Patmos, addressing early Christian communities facing Roman persecution. This verse appears in the book's conclusion, where John issues a stern warning against altering the prophetic content, reflecting the ancient Jewish and early Christian emphasis on the sanctity and unchanging nature of God's revealed words. In that era, such warnings were crucial to prevent distortions that could mislead believers amid widespread false teachings.
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