Revelation 22:20
“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”
King James Version
Surely I come quickly — the last promise in Scripture, and the church's answer to it.
Fulfillment References
1 Corinthians 16:22 Philippians 4:5 James 5:8 1 John 3:3
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalEvery believer lives in anticipation of the imminent return of Jesus Christ.
CatholicThe final prayer of Scripture — 'Come, Lord Jesus' — the Church's eschatological hope.
ProtestantThe last prophetic promise in Scripture — the definitive Second Coming promise.
DispensationalChrist's return is soon from heaven's perspective; the promise is imminent.
AcademicThe closing prayer of the Revelation; 'Maranatha' is among the earliest Aramaic liturgical expressions in Christianity.
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