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NASB | Revelation 22:20 ¶ He who testifies to these things says, "Yes, I am coming quickly." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Revelation 22:20 ¶ He who testifies and affirms these things says, "Yes, I am coming quickly." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus. |
Bible Question:
I remember a scripture passage that warns against praying for the end of the world to come, saying that God doesn't want us to, and I think elaborating that the reason was that we would be praying for the lost to be forever lost since the end would mean their demise in their lost state. Does anyone know the reference for this verse? I've searched and searched and cannot find it! Thanks very much in advance! |
Bible Answer: Greetings Jburchel! I don't recall any verse which says that we should not pray for the end. However, I do know of several verses which do pray that Jesus would come. 1 Cor. 16:22 says, "If anyone does not love the Lord?a curse be on him. Come, O Lord!" And, Rev. 22:20 says, "He who testifies to these things says, ??Yes, I am coming soon.? Amen. Come, Lord Jesus." The first verse uses the Aramaic expression 'marana tha' which means 'Our Lord, come'. While the second verse seems to be a Greek equivalent of this same expression. Rev. 6:10 records the prayer of those slain for their faith during the end times. It says, "They called out in a loud voice, ??How long, Sovereign Lord, holy and true, until you judge the inhabitants of the earth and avenge our blood?? 11 Then each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to wait a little longer, until the number of their fellow servants and brothers who were to be killed as they had been was completed." So, I would say that it would be okay to pray for the end to come quickly, as believers long to see their Lord. Of course, He will come when He is ready! ;-) Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |
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