22:7 Who is speaking here?
22:7 Who is speaking here?
Jesus Himself speaks here and repeats the blessing pronounced in chapter 1 upon all who conform to the truths of this prophecy (cp Rev 22:12-16, 20; Mt 24:29-31 with Rev 1:1-3). We also learn in Rev 22:7 that Christians are not in error who believe that Christ's return is imminent. Jesus' words, behold, I come quickly, here and V 12 and 20, indicate that He could come at any time.
Christians are commanded in scripture to order their lives in anticipation of His coming in their lifetime (cp V12, 20 with Php 3:20; 4:5; Col 3:1-6; 1Th 3:12-13; 2Th 3:5; Tit 2:11-15; Jas 5:7-9; 1Jn 2:28; 3:1-3). Paul, James and John here all lived in anticipation of Christ returning in their lifetime, and they communicated that anticipation to others. We must do the same (cp Rev 22:10).
This teaches that the contents of the book of Revelation must be proclaimed to every Christian to produce obedience and worship. The time is at hand indicates the imminence of Christ's return. When He does come again salvation will no longer be available to those who have heard the gospel and rejected it (cp Rev 22:11-16 with 2 Th 2:7-12).