Lux Domini

Revelation 1:9

I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
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What does Revelation 1:9 mean?

It was the apostle's comfort that he did not suffer as an evil-doer, but for the testimony of Jesus, for bearing witness to Christ as the Immanuel, the Savior; and the Spirit of glory and of God rested upon this persecuted apostle.

Key themes

Suffering and trialsJustice and mercyTruthWorship

Read with

Keep this verse inside Revelation 1:9-13 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Revelation 1:10Revelation 1:11Romans 8:182 Corinthians 4:17

Related topics

Bible verses about suffering and trialsBible verses about justice and mercyBible verses about truthBible verses about worship

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. ).

Patmos Place

Biblical island. Modern identification: Patmos.