Revelation 1:4
The Scripture
(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;
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The vision opens with a description of the throne of God and the living creatures, highlighting His supreme authority and majesty. The speaker declares that no one can come up to heaven except those who are invited, and that the message of the book is a warning to the nations. This chapter sets the tone of divine judgment and the need for repentance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Revelation 1:1Revelation 1:11Revelation 1:20Revelation 2:1Revelation 2:8Revelation 2:12Revelation 2:18Revelation 3:1Revelation 3:7Revelation 3:14Acts 19:10I Peter 1:1
Related verses (shared words)
Romans 11:6I Corinthians 15:10Hebrews 4:16Revelation 4:5Revelation 4:6