Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Revelation 22:13

"I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end." — Revelation 22:13 (ASV)

This second of three announcements of the imminent return of Jesus in this chapter (cf. vv.7, 20) is associated with the truth of rewards and judgment based on deeds (cf. comment on 20:12). On the terms Alpha and Omega, etc., see comments on 1:8, 17.