Bible Verses About "Who wrote the book of Revelation"
The book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John while exiled on the island of Patmos, recording visions given to him by Jesus Christ about the end times.
The book of Revelation was written by the Apostle John while exiled on the island of Patmos, recording visions given to him by Jesus Christ about the end times.
"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." — Revelation 1:1 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who wrote the book of Revelation?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"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."
"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."
"Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter."
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