Revelation 1:9
The Scripture
(9) I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
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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