1. Apocalypse 22:18–21 (NEG79)
  2. Structure et plan

The structure of Revelation 22:18–21

Apocalypse 22:18–21 (NEG79)

18 Je le déclare à quiconque entend les paroles de la prophétie de ce livre: Si quelqu'un y ajoute quelque chose, Dieu le frappera des fléaux décrits dans ce livre;

Revelation 22:18–19 works out the consequences of adding or subtracting from the words of the prophecy of Revelation. Revelation 22:20a repeats that the Dispenser of these consequences is in fact coming soon and so puts pressure on the readers to respond properly (see Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:12). Revelation 22:20b gives us John’s response to the promise of Revelation 22:20a—and so invites the readers to respond similarly. In Revelation 22:21 John adds the customary epistolary closing pronouncement.