Revelation 22:10
And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
Revelation 22:10 in other translations
| BSB | Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of prophecy in this book, because the time is near. |
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| WEB | He said to me, “Don’t seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand. |
| ASV | And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand. |
| YLT | And he saith to me, ‘Thou mayest not seal the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is nigh; |
| DARBY | And he says to me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book. The time is near. |
| BBE | And he said to me, Let not the words of this prophet's book be kept secret, because the time is near. |
| Webster | And he saith to me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand. |
What does Revelation 22:10 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book. That is, seal not the book itself, for it may be regarded altogether as a prophetic book. On the sealing of a book, Rev 5:1. Isaiah (Isa 8:16, 30:8) and Daniel (Dan 8:26, 12:4,9) were commanded to seal up their prophecies. Their prophecies related to far-distant times, and the idea in their being commanded to seal them was, that they should make the record sure and unchangeable; that they should finish it, and lay it up for future ages; so that, in far-distant times, the events an might be compared with the prophecy, and it might be seen that there was exact correspondence between the prophecy and the fulfilment. Their prophecies would not be immediately demanded for the use of persecuted saints, but would pertain to future ages. On the other hand, the events which John had predicted, though in their ultimate development they were to extend to the end of the world, and even into eternity, were about to begin to be fulfilled, and were to be of immediate use in consoling a persecuted Church. John, therefore, was directed not to seal up his predictions; not to lay them away to be opened, as it were, in distant ages; but to leave them open, so that a persecuted church might have access to them, and might in times of persecution and trial have the assurance that the principles of their religion would finally triumph. Rev 10:2.
For the time is at hand. That is, they are soon to commence. It is not implied that they would be soon completed. The idea is, that as the scenes of persecution were soon to open upon the church, it was important that the church should have access to these prophecies of the final triumph of religion, to sustain it in its trials. Compare Barnes on "Re 1:1,3".
(c) "Seal not" Dan 8:26
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Revelation 22:6-19
The Lord Jesus spake by the angel, solemnly confirming the contents of this book, particularly of this last vision. He is the Lord God faithful and true. Also by his messengers; the holy angels showed them to holy men of God. They are things that must shortly be done; Christ will come quickly, and put all things out of doubt. And by the integrity of that angel who had been the apostle's interpreter. He refused to…
Revelation 22:10 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Revelation 22:10
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Isaiah 8:16
Bind up the testimony, seal the law among my disciples.
- 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.
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Context
- Revelation 22:9
Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship God.
- Revelation 22:10
And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
- Revelation 22:11
He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.
Revelation 22:10 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y me dijo: No selles las palabras de la profecía de este libro; porque el tiempo está cerca. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Et il me dit: Ne scelle point les paroles de la prophétie de ce livre; le temps est proche. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Und er spricht zu mir: Versiegle nicht die Worte der Weissagung dieses Buches; die Zeit ist nahe. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Et dicit mihi: Ne signaveris verba prophetiæ libri hujus: tempus enim prope est. |