“In the opening words, it is fitting to point out that in all his writings, the divine John, having dwelt upon the God-inspired words of our Savior Jesus Christ, in the present work dwells rather on his human aspects, so that he might not only be recognized from the more divine qualities, but also from the human ones.…”
Oecumenius, 6th c. — Commentary on Revelation
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2Who bare record of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.
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1The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
— Revelation 1:2 —
3Blessed 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.
4John 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;