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.

Cross-references

Revelation 1:1 Historical context

In Revelation 1:1, this prophecy is introduced as the revelation of Jesus Christ, providing the source that makes 1:3's blessing meaningful.

Revelation 22:20 Related theme

Revelation 22:20 repeats 'Surely I am coming soon,' echoing the blessed hope that underlies the reading and keeping.

Revelation 22:12 Related theme

Revelation 22:12 says 'I am coming soon,' emphasizing the same imminent return that motivates keeping the prophecy.

Revelation 22:10 says 'Do not seal up the words of this prophecy, for the time is near.' This directly repeats the reason for the beatitude.

Revelation 22:7 repeats the beatitude for keeping the prophecy — a direct parallel within the same book emphasizing obedience.

Revelation 22:6 affirms the prophecy is trustworthy and true, and that events 'must soon take place,' reinforcing the nearness of time.

Revelation 3:11 repeats the imminent coming, directly reinforcing the 'time is near' urgency in 1:3.

Revelation 22:18 warns against adding to the prophecy, directly echoing 1:3's emphasis on keeping what is written.

Revelation 22:19 continues the warning against taking away from the prophecy, reinforcing the call to keep it in 1:3.

1 Peter 4:7 Parallel

1 Peter 4:7 states the end of all things is at hand, directly paralleling the nearness of the time in Revelation 1:3.

Luke 11:28 Parallel

Luke 11:28 has Jesus blessing those who hear and keep God's word. Directly parallels the call to hear and keep the prophecy in Revelation.

Daniel 12:12 blesses those who wait until the 1,335 days. Both are end-time beatitudes with a 'blessed' formula and nearness of fulfillment.

Mark 13:14 Parallel

Mark 13:14 also uses 'let the reader understand' in the Olivet Discourse, aligning with Revelation 1:3’s emphasis on reading with understanding.

Matthew 24:15 includes 'let the reader understand' regarding Daniel’s prophecy, echoing Revelation 1:3’s blessing on reading and heeding prophecy.

James 5:9 Parallel

James 5:9 warns that the Judge is standing at the door, echoing the same imminence of judgment found in Revelation 1:3.

2 Peter 3:8 Contrast

2 Peter 3:8 offers God’s timeless perspective on the coming day, addressing the delay while Revelation 1:3 declares imminence.

James 5:8 Related theme

James 5:8 says 'the coming of the Lord is at hand,' reinforcing the same eschatological imminence that makes keeping the prophecy urgent.

Romans 13:11 Related theme

Romans 13:11 says 'salvation is nearer now than when we first believed,' sharing the sense of urgent nearness that frames the Revelation beatitude.