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I John, your brother and partaker with you in oppression and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the isle that is called Patmos because of God`s Word and the testimony of Jesus Christ.
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A Brother in Suffering
Despite his apostolic authority, John introduces himself simply as a "brother" and "companion." Commentators note this deliberate humility shows his solidarity with his readers. He wasn't above their struggles; he was right there with them, sharing in the same tribulation and hope in Jesus.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
I John, who also am your brother. Your Christian brother; who am a fellow-Christian with you. The reference here is doubtless to the membe…
I John (Εγω Ιωανης). Song of Solomon 22:8. In apocalyptic literature the personality of the writer is always prominent …
19th Century
Anglican
I John, who also am your brother...—More literally, I, John, your brother and fellow partner in the tribulation and kingdom an…
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Baptist
I John, who also am your brother,
How sweetly this sounds. This is a man that has seen and heard God. This is a man who is full of …
This verse begins a third introduction in which the author again identifies himself as John and adds significant information about where and when t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
I, John, who also am your brother Here begins the narrative of the visions and prophecies of this book, the former v…
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It was the apostle's comfort that he did not suffer as an evil-doer, but for the testimony of Jesus, for bearing witness to Christ as the Immanuel,…
