Revelation 22

“And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.” Naming Lamb keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve…” The number twelve makes the report concrete. Ask whether it measures time, people, distance, repetition, or completeness before deciding what weight it carries.

“And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.” The line’s distinctive content terms include blessed, book, keepeth. Its relationship to verses 6 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of…” Naming John keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them…” Naming See keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.” Naming Seal keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous…” The line’s distinctive content terms include still, filthy, holy. Its relationship to verses 10 and 12 shows what work it does in this passage.

“And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.” Naming Alpha and Omega keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the…” Naming Blessed keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of…” Naming David and Jesus keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And…” Naming Come keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these…” This line supplies a reason, result, or conclusion. It should stay attached to the claim or action that gives it meaning.

“And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the…” The command cannot be understood from the verb alone. Its recipient, purpose, and place in the larger covenant or argument define the responsibility.

“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” Naming Amen and Even keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.

“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.” Naming Amen and Christ keeps the account rooted in particular people or places. Follow where the name returns and what changes around it.