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Revelation 22:10

New American Standard Bible (NASB ©1995) [2]
— And he *said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near.
King James Version (KJV 1769) [2]
— And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
English Revised Version (ERV 1885)
— And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand.
American Standard Version (ASV 1901) [2]
— And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand.
Webster's Revision of the KJB (WEB 1833)
— And he saith to me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
Darby's Translation (DBY 1890)
— And he says to me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book. The time is near.
Rotherham's Emphasized Bible (EBR 1902)
— And he saith unto me—Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, for, the season, is, near:
Young's Literal Translation (YLT 1898)
— And he saith to me, 'Thou mayest not seal the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is nigh;
Douay-Rheims Challoner Revision (DR 1750)
— And he saith to me: Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book. For the time is at hand.
Geneva Bible (GNV 1560)
— And he said vnto me, Seale not the wordes of the prophecie of this booke: for the time is at hand.
Original King James Bible (AV 1611) [2]
— And hee saith vnto mee, Seale not the sayings of the prophesie of this booke: for the time is at hand.
Lamsa Bible (1957)
— Then he said to me, Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand.
John Etheridge Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1849)
— And he said to me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time draweth nigh.
James Murdock Peshitta-Aramaic NT (1852)
— And he said to me: Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is near.

Strong's Numbers & Red-LettersGreek New TestamentColor-Code/Key Word Studies
And 2532
{2532} Prime
καί
kai
{kahee}
Apparently a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so, then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
he saith 3004
{3004} Prime
λέγω
lego
{leg'-o}
A primary verb; properly to 'lay' forth, that is, (figuratively) relate (in words [usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas G2036 and G5346 generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while G4483 is properly to break silence merely, and G2980 means an extended or random harangue]); by implication to mean.
z5719
<5719> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 3019
unto me, 3427
{3427} Prime
μοί
moi
{moy}
The simpler form of G1698; to me.
Seal 4972
{4972} Prime
σφραγίζω
sphragizo
{sfrag-id'-zo}
From G4973; to stamp (with a signet or private mark) for security or preservation (literally or figuratively); by implication to keep secret, to attest.
z5661
<5661> Grammar
Tense - Aorist (See G5777)
Voice - Active (See G5784)
Mood - Subjunctive (See G5792)
Count - 512
not 3361
{3361} Prime
μή
me
{may}
A primary particle of qualified negation (whereas G3756 expresses an absolute denial); (adverbially) not, (conjugationally) lest; also (as interrogitive implying a negative answer [whereas G3756 expects an affirmative one]); whether.
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
sayings 3056
{3056} Prime
λόγος
logos
{log'-os}
From G3004; something said (including the thought); by implication a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension a computation; specifically (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (that is, Christ).
of the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
prophecy 4394
{4394} Prime
προφητεία
propheteia
{prof-ay-ti'-ah}
From G4396 ('prophecy'); prediction (scriptural or other).
of this 5127
{5127} Prime
τούτου
toutou
{too'-too}
Genitive singular masculine or neuter of G3778; of (from or concerning) this (person or thing).
book: 975
{0975} Prime
βιβλίον
biblion
{bib-lee'-on}
A diminutive of G0976; a roll.
for 3754
{3754} Prime
ὅτι
hoti
{hot'-ee}
Neuter of G3748 as conjugation; demonstrative that (sometimes redundant); causatively because.
the x3588
(3588) Complement

ho
{ho}
The masculine, feminine (second) and neuter (third) forms, in all their inflections; the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom).
time 2540
{2540} Prime
καιρός
kairos
{kahee-ros'}
Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, that is, set or proper time.
is 2076
{2076} Prime
ἐστί
esti
{es-tee'}
Third person singular present indicative of G1510; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are.
z5748
<5748> Grammar
Tense - Present (See G5774)
Voice - No Voice Stated (See G5799)
Mood - Indicative (See G5791)
Count - 1612
at hand. 1451
{1451} Prime
ἐγγύς
eggus
{eng-goos'}
From a primary verb ἄγχω [[agcho]] (to squeeze or throttle; akin to the base of G0043); near (literally or figuratively, of place or time).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary

Revelation 22:10

_ _ Seal not — But in Daniel 12:4, Daniel 12:9 (compare Daniel 8:26), the command is, “Seal the book,” for the vision shall be “for many days.” The fulfillment of Daniel’s prophecy was distant, that of John’s prophecy is near. The New Testament is the time of the end and fulfillment. The Gentile Church, for which John wrote his Revelation, needs more to be impressed with the shortness of the period, as it is inclined, owing to its Gentile origin, to conform to the world and forget the coming of the Lord. The Revelation points, on the one hand, to Christ’s coming as distant, for it shows the succession of the seven seals, trumpets, and vials; on the other hand, it proclaims, “Behold, I come quickly.” So Christ marked many events as about to intervene before His coming, and yet He also says “Behold, I come quickly,” because our right attitude is that of continual prayerful watching for His coming (Matthew 25:6, Matthew 25:13, Matthew 25:19; Mark 13:32-37 [Auberlen]; compare Revelation 1:3).

Matthew Henry's Commentary

See commentary on Revelation 22:6-19.

John Wesley's Explanatory Notes

Revelation 22:10

And he saith to me — After a little pause. Seal not the sayings of this book — Conceal them not, like the things that are sealed up. The time is nigh — Wherein they shall begin to take place.

Geneva Bible Translation Notes

Revelation 22:10

(3) And he saith unto me, (4) Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.

(3) The angel returns to his former speech: in which he teaches to use of this book both towards ourselves, in this and the next verse: and in respect of God for declaration of his truth, there to the fifteenth verse (Revelation 22:11-15). (4) That is, propound this prophecy openly to all and conceal no part of it. The contrary to that which is commanded in (Isaiah 8:16; Daniel 8:26).

Cross-Reference Topical ResearchStrong's Concordance
he saith:

Revelation 22:12-13 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward [is] with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. ... I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.
Revelation 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, [and] the bright and morning star.
Revelation 22:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Seal:

Revelation 5:1 And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals.
Revelation 10:4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not.
Isaiah 8:16 Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
Daniel 8:26 And the vision of the evening and the morning which was told [is] true: wherefore shut thou up the vision; for it [shall be] for many days.
Daniel 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, [even] to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.
Daniel 12:9 And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words [are] closed up and sealed till the time of the end.
Matthew 10:27 What I tell you in darkness, [that] speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, [that] preach ye upon the housetops.

for:

Revelation 1:3 Blessed [is] he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time [is] at hand.
Isaiah 13:6 Howl ye; for the day of the LORD [is] at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.
Ezekiel 12:23 Tell them therefore, Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will make this proverb to cease, and they shall no more use it as a proverb in Israel; but say unto them, The days are at hand, and the effect of every vision.
Romans 13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light.
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for [that day shall not come], except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
1 Peter 4:7 But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
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Chain-Reference Bible SearchCross References with Concordance

Is 8:16; 13:6. Ezk 12:23. Dn 8:26; 12:4, 9. Mt 10:27. Ro 13:12. 2Th 2:3. 1P 4:7. Rv 1:3; 5:1; 10:4; 22:12, 16, 20.

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