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NASB | Revelation 22:18 ¶ I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 22:18 ¶ I testify and warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book [its predictions, consolations, and admonitions]: if anyone adds [anything] to them, God will add to him the plagues (afflictions, calamities) which are written in this book; [Deut 4:2] |
Subject: why was the Bible not added to in 2000yr |
Bible Note: "22:18 For similar OT warnings against additions or omissions, see Deut. 4:2; 12:32; Prov. 30:6." (Ryrie Study Bible) "22:18-19 Early Christian writers understood these verses as warnings to false teachers who would tamper with or alter the content of the Apocalypse. Such individuals by their actions reveal their unregenerate state and, therefore, are cursed with judgment (v. 18) and excluded from heaven (v. 19)." (Believer's Study Bible) "22:18-19 The author’s warning against revision of his work. 22:19 This prophecy this book. I.e. Revelation itself." (The Cambridge Annotated Study Bible) "REVELATION 22:18-19 Holy Scripture, Inspired—The God who breathed into each of His messengers the words of revelation declared that no one is to add to or take from the words of God. They are subject to God’s intervention if they do. The revelation of God is not to be altered, tampered with, or distorted, for it is an extension of God Himself, even as Jesus Christ is the Word made flesh. The Book of Revelation is thus consciously presented as sacred Scripture (Dt 4:2; 12:32)." (Disciple's Study Bible) "22:18, 19 The Book of Revelation was intended to be heard and obeyed (v. 7; 1:3), not tampered with. The person who either adds to or takes away from its contents will receive from God the strictest punishment, a punishment with eternal consequences. This terrifying warning is even stronger than that of Deut. 4:2 and Prov. 30:6." (The Nelson NKJV Study Bible) |