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10 And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time [of their fulfillment] is [a]near. 11 Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong; and the one who is filthy (vile, impure), still be filthy; and the one who is righteous (just, upright), still be righteous; and the one who is holy, still be holy.”(A)

12 “Behold, I (Jesus) am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, [b]to give to each one [c]according to the merit of his deeds (earthly works, faithfulness).(B)

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Footnotes

  1. Revelation 22:10 While Daniel was instructed to seal his prophecy, John was now told to reveal his (see Dan 12:4).
  2. Revelation 22:12 I.e. the final judgment for the believer will occur when he stands before Christ to have his fidelity and service judged, and the appropriate reward determined.
  3. Revelation 22:12 Lit as his work is.

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