Parallel Verses
Worsley New Testament
Happy is he that readeth, and those that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is near.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
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.
Holman Bible
The one who reads this is blessed,
International Standard Version
How blessed is the one who reads aloud and those who hear the words of this prophecy and obey what is written in it, for the time is near!
A Conservative Version
Blessed is he who reads, and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and who keep the things written in it, for the time is near.
American Standard Version
Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
The person who reads this [book] and those who listen to the words of this prophecy and who obey what is written in it are blessed, for the time [when some of it will occur] is near. [See verse 1].
Anderson New Testament
Blessed is he that reads, and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things that are written in it; for the time is at hand.
Bible in Basic English
A blessing be on the reader, and on those who give ear to the prophet's words, and keep the things which he has put in the book: for the time is near.
Common New Testament
Blessed is he who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it; for the time is near.
Daniel Mace New Testament
Happy is he that reads, and attends to the words of this prophecy, and observes the matter therein contain'd: for the time draws nigh.
Darby Translation
Blessed is he that reads, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things written in it; for the time is near.
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
Happy is he that reads, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things that are written in it; for the time is at hand.
Godbey New Testament
Blessed is the one reading, and those hearing the word of the prophecy, and keeping the things which have been written in it: for the time is at hand.
Goodspeed New Testament
Blessed be the man who reads this prophecy and those who hear it read and heed what is written in it, for the time is near.
John Wesley New Testament
Happy is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep the things which are written therein: for the time is near.
Julia Smith Translation
Happy he reading, and they hearing the words of the prophecy, and keeping the things written in it, for the time is near.
King James 2000
Blessed is he that reads, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Blessed [is] the one who reads aloud and [blessed are] those who hear the words of the prophecy and observe the things written in it, because the time [is] near!
Modern King James verseion
Blessed is the one who reads and hears the Words of this prophecy, and the ones keeping the things written in it, for the time is near.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Happy is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein. For the time is at hand.
Moffatt New Testament
Blessed is he who reads aloud, blessed they who hear the words of this prophecy and lay to heart what is written in it; for the time is near.
Montgomery New Testament
Blessed is he who reads, and they who hear the words of the prophecy, and keep what is written in it. For the crisis is at hand.
NET Bible
Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy aloud, and blessed are those who hear and obey the things written in it, because the time is near!
New Heart English Bible
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written in it, for the time is near.
Noyes New Testament
Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things written therein; for the time is at hand.
Sawyer New Testament
Blessed is he that reads, and those that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things written in it; for the time is at hand.
The Emphasized Bible
Happy! he that readeth, and they who hear, the words of the prophecy, and keep the things, therein, written; for, the season, is, near.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Blessed is he that readeth, and they who hear the words of this prophecy, and observe the things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Blessed is he who reads, and blessed are they who listen to, the words of this prophecy, and lay to heart what is here written; for The Time is near.
Webster
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.
Weymouth New Testament
Blessed is he who reads and blessed are those who listen to the words of this prophecy and lay to heart what is written in it; for the time for its fulfillment is now close at hand.
Williams New Testament
Blessed be the man who reads them and the people who hear the messages of this prophecy read, and heed what is written in it, for the time is near.
World English Bible
Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written in it, for the time is at hand.
Worrell New Testament
Happy is he that reads, and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things written therein; for the time is near.
Youngs Literal Translation
Happy is he who is reading, and those hearing, the words of the prophecy, and keeping the things written in it -- for the time is nigh!
Themes
the Blessed » Who hear and keep the word of God
God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Prophecy » Blessedness of reading, hearing, and keeping
The bible » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
Topics
Interlinear
References
Watsons
Word Count of 38 Translations in Revelation 1:3
Images Revelation 1:3
Prayers for Revelation 1:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
Prologue
2 who bare witness to the word of God and the testimony of Jesus Christ, and to whatever He saw. 3 Happy is he that readeth, and those that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is near. 4 John to the seven churches in Asia---Grace and peace be to you, from Him who is, and who was, and who is to come; and from the seven Spirits which are before his throne;
Cross References
Luke 11:28
but He replied, Yea rather happy are they, that hear the word of God and keep it.
Romans 13:11
And this let us observe, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when we first believed.
Revelation 22:10
And he said unto me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is near.
Revelation 22:12
And behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to recompense every one according to his work.
James 5:8-9
Be ye also patient, establish your hearts; for the coming of the Lord is near.
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things draws nigh: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer:
2 Peter 3:8
But, beloved; be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.
Revelation 22:6-7
And he said unto me, These words are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets hath sent his angel to shew unto his servants what must soon be.
Revelation 22:20
He who testifieth these things saith, I surely come quickly. Amen, even so come, Lord Jesus.