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An Understandable Version
Then the angel said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near [i.e., for the events of its prophecies to begin to happen].
New American Standard Bible
And he *said to me, “
King James Version
And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
Holman Bible
He also said to me, “Don’t seal the prophetic words of this book, because the time is near.
International Standard Version
Then he told me, "Don't seal up the words of the prophecy in this book, because the time is near.
A Conservative Version
And he says to me, Do not seal the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near.
American Standard Version
And he saith unto me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand.
Amplified
And he said to me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time [of their fulfillment] is
Anderson New Testament
And he said to me: Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
Bible in Basic English
And he said to me, Let not the words of this prophet's book be kept secret, because the time is near.
Common New Testament
And he said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near.
Daniel Mace New Testament
He subjoin'd, "don't seal the prophetic discourses of this book: for the time draws nigh.
Darby Translation
And he says to me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book. The time is near.
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
And he said to me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is near.
Godbey New Testament
And he says to me; Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the season is nigh.
Goodspeed New Testament
"Do not seal up the words of prophecy that are in this book," he said to me, "for the time of their fulfilment is very near.
John Wesley New Testament
And he saith to me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: the time is nigh.
Julia Smith Translation
And he says to me, Thou mayest not seal the words of the prophecy of this book: for the time is near.
King James 2000
And he said unto me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near!
Modern King James verseion
And he said to me, Do not seal the Words of the prophecy of this Book; for the time is at hand.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And he said unto me, "Seal not the sayings of prophesy of this book. For the time is at hand.
Moffatt New Testament
He said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near:
Montgomery New Testament
And he said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the crisis is near.
NET Bible
Then he said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy contained in this book, because the time is near.
New Heart English Bible
He said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near.
Noyes New Testament
And he saith to me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book; the time is at hand.
Sawyer New Testament
And he said to me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; the time is at hand.
The Emphasized Bible
And he saith unto me - Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, for, the season, is, near:
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And he said to me, Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Then the angel said to me-- 'Do not keep secret the words of the prophecy contained in this book; for The Time is near.
Webster
And he saith to me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
Weymouth New Testament
"Make no secret," he added, "of the meaning of the predictions contained in this book; for the time for their fulfillment is now close at hand.
Williams New Testament
Then he said to me: "Do not seal up the words of prophecy contained in this book, for the time of their coming true is near.
World English Bible
He said to me, "Don't seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is at hand.
Worrell New Testament
And he says to me, "Seal not up the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is at hand.
Worsley New Testament
And he said unto me, Seal not the words of the prophecy of this book; for the time is near.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he saith to me, 'Thou mayest not seal the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is nigh;
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Word Count of 38 Translations in Revelation 22:10
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The Time Of Fulfillment Is Near
9 But he said to me, "Do not do that; I am [only] a fellow-servant with you and with your brothers, the prophets, and with those who obey the words of this book. You should worship God." 10 Then the angel said to me, "Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this book, for the time is near [i.e., for the events of its prophecies to begin to happen]. 11 The person who is doing wrong should continue to do wrong [if he wants to]; and the person who is [morally] filthy should continue to be [morally] filthy [if he wants to]; and the person who does what is right should continue to do right [if he wants to]; and the person who is living a holy life should continue to live holy [if he wants to]."
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Cross References
Revelation 10:4
And when the seven thunders spoke [words], I started to write down [what the voices said], but I heard a voice from heaven saying, "Seal up what the seven thunders have [just] said, and do not write them down."
Revelation 1:3
The person who reads this [book] and those who listen to the words of this prophecy and who obey what is written in it are blessed, for the time [when some of it will occur] is near. [See verse 1].
Matthew 10:27
What I am telling you in the darkness [i.e., in obscurity], you tell it in the light [i.e., openly]. And what you hear [whispered] in your ear [you should] declare it from the housetops.
Romans 13:12
The night is almost over and the day is near. So, we should stop doing the deeds of darkness [i.e., sinful things] and we should arm ourselves with the weapons of light [i.e., virtues for right living].
2 Thessalonians 2:3
Do not allow anyone to deceive you in any way, for it will not occur until the rebellion comes first and the man of lawlessness becomes evident. [Note: This "rebellion" refers to a significant falling away from the teaching and practice of true Christianity (See I Tim. 4:1), characterized by the rise of an authoritarian religious leader]. This man is doomed to be destroyed
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of everything [as far as your lives are concerned] is near, so be sensible, and sober [so as to be] prayerful.
Revelation 5:1
Then I saw in the right hand of God, who sat on His throne, a book with writing on the inside and on the back, and sealed with seven seals.
Revelation 22:12-13
"Listen," [says Jesus], "I am coming quickly! And my reward is with me to pay [back] every person for what he has done.
Revelation 22:16
"I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you people about these things for [the benefit of] the churches [See 1:4]. I am the Root and the descendant of King David, the bright Morning Star."
Revelation 22:20
The One who testifies about these things [i.e., Jesus] says, "Yes, I am coming soon." May this be so. Come [ahead] Lord Jesus!