When was the book of Revelation written?
The apostle John receives the Revelation of Jesus Christ while exiled on Patmos.
Writing of Revelation took place c. AD 95 at Isle of Patmos, during the Early Church period of Bible history. The account is recorded in Revelation 1:9 (KJV). The apostle John receives the Revelation of Jesus Christ while exiled on Patmos.
"I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation… was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ." — Revelation 1:9 (KJV)
Banished to the isle of Patmos for the testimony of Jesus, the aged apostle John was 'in the Spirit on the Lord's day' and saw the risen Christ, the seven churches, and the things that must be hereafter — closing the canon of Scripture.
c. AD 95
Isle of Patmos
Key KJV Scriptures
"I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation… was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ."
"He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus."
Why It Matters
Revelation seals the Bible with the promise of Christ's return — every prophecy from Genesis 3:15 onward driving toward His final triumph.
Key People
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is the Bible?
From the earliest writings of Moses (c. 1400 BC) to Revelation (c. AD 95), the Bible was written over about fifteen hundred years by some forty authors — one Author by His Spirit, one unified story of redemption.
When did writing of revelation happen?
Writing of Revelation is dated c. AD 95, placing it in the Early Church era of biblical history. See Revelation 1:9 (KJV).
Where did writing of revelation take place?
Scripture places writing of revelation at Isle of Patmos.
Who was involved in writing of revelation?
The key figures are John, Jesus, The seven churches.
Where is writing of revelation in the Bible?
You can read about it in Revelation 1:9, Revelation 22:20 (King James Version).
Why does writing of revelation matter?
Revelation seals the Bible with the promise of Christ's return — every prophecy from Genesis 3:15 onward driving toward His final triumph.
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