Lux Domini
The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

What does Revelation 1:1 mean?

This book is the Revelation of Jesus Christ; the whole Bible is so; for all revelation comes through Christ, and all relates to him.

Key themes

Justice and mercyTruthWorshipWitness

Read with

Keep this verse inside Revelation 1:1-3 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Glossary

John Person

(1. ) One who, with Annas and Caiaphas, sat in judgment on the apostles Peter and John ( Acts 4:6 ). He was of the kindred of the high priest; otherwise unknown. (2. ) The Hebrew name of Mark (q. v. ).