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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Other Translations for Revelation 22:16

BSB
"I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star."
AKJV
I Jesus have sent my angel to testify to you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.
CPDV
"I, Jesus, have sent my Angel, to testify to these things for you among the Churches. I am the Root and the Origin of David, the bright morning Star."
ERV
I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright, the morning star.
NHEB
I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David; the bright morning star."
SMT
I Jesus sent mine angel to testify these things to you, to the churches. I am the root and stock of David, the shining and morning star.

Commentary for Revelation 22:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Revelation 22:16
Summary
Jesus testifies to churches, claiming Davidic lineage and stellar supremacy
Place
Churches
Event
Jesus testifies to redemptive truth
Estimated Time Period
c. 95 AD
Category
Prophecy