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I testify to every man who hears the words of the prophecy of this book, if anyone adds to them, may God add to him the plagues which are written in this book.
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Commentators widely agree this solemn warning applies directly to the Book of Revelation, not the entire Bible as a compiled volume, which didn't exist when John wrote. While the principle of respecting God's Word is timeless, this specific curse is tied to corrupting the prophecy of Revelation.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
For I testify. The writer does not specify who is meant by the word "I" in this place. The most natural construction is to refer it to the…
I testify (Εγω μαρτυρω). Commentators disagree keenly about the words in verses 18,19. Charles rejects them as an interpolation an…
19th Century
Anglican
I testify to every man that hears.—Omit “For,” and read, I testify to everyone that hears... The “I” is emphatic; it intr…
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Baptist
For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto hi…
These verses should not be taken as a warning against adding anything to the Bible. They are primarily a strong warning to false prophets not to al…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For I testify to every man These are not the words of a scribe, who having wrote out a copy of this book, added the follo…
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The Lord Jesus spoke by the angel, solemnly confirming the contents of this book, particularly of this last vision. He is the Lord God, faithful an…
