The Design of the Book and Reward for its Study
D. C. Hughes. Revelation 1:1-3 The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to show to his servants things which must shortly come to pass… There is an irresistible charm in lofty eminences. There is exhilaration in ascending them, though attended, often, With much fatigue. Similar should be the charm of this wondrous book. I. THE TITLE — "The Revelation of Jesus Christ." II. THE DESIGN. "To show unto His servants," dec. III. THE SPECIAL PROMISE. "Blessed is he that readeth," etc. (D. C. Hughes.) Parallel Verses KJV: 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: WEB: This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,