Rev 1:3 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 3 Blessed is he that readeth - This is to be understood of the happiness or security of the persons who, reading and hearing the prophecies of those things which were to come to pass shortly, took proper measures to escape from the impending evils. The time is at hand - Either in which they shall be all fulfilled, or begin to be fulfilled. See the note on . These three verses contain the introduction; now the dedication to the seven Churches commences.

Revelation of John 1:3

Verse 3

Blessed is he that readeth - This is to be understood of the happiness or security of the persons who, reading and hearing the prophecies of those things which were to come to pass shortly, took proper measures to escape from the impending evils.

The time is at hand - Either in which they shall be all fulfilled, or begin to be fulfilled. See the note on Rev 1:1.

These three verses contain the introduction; now the dedication to the seven Churches commences.