Reference

Revelation 22:12

Imminent Return Visible Return Judgment at Resurrection

“And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.”

And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.

He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

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Imminent Return

The word "quickly" could be interpreted as referring to the suddenness or unexpectedness of the return, rather than its temporal proximity.

Visible Return

The verse states "I come quickly" and mentions a reward, but it does not contain any descriptive language about the manner of this coming, such as visibility, clouds, glory, or lightning, which are elements of the "Visible Return" theme definition.

Judgment at Resurrection

The verse speaks of a coming and a reward based on work, but it does not explicitly mention "resurrection" as the specific event tied to this judgment. The timing of the "coming quickly" and the distribution of rewards could be interpreted as a general judgment without necessarily being simultaneous with a resurrection.

Imminent Return

Related Verses

Revelation 22:7

“Behold, I come quickly: blessed is he that keepeth the sayings of the prophecy of this book.”

Revelation 3:11

“Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.”

Revelation 22:20

“He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.”

Revelation 22:6

“And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent his angel to shew unto his servants the things which must shortly be done.”

Revelation 22:10

“And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.”

Thematic Connections

Imminent Return Visible Return Judgment at Resurrection

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