Revelation 22:15-17
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
15 Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the unchaste, the murderers, the idol-worshipers, and all who love and practice deceit.(A)
16 “I, Jesus, sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the root and offspring of David,[a] the bright morning star.”(B)
17 The Spirit and the bride[b] say, “Come.” Let the hearer say, “Come.” Let the one who thirsts come forward, and the one who wants it receive the gift of life-giving water.(C)
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- 22:16 The root…of David: see note on Rev 5:5. Morning star: see note on Rev 2:26–28.
- 22:17 Bride: the church; see note on Rev 21:2.
Revelation 22:15-17
New International Version
15 Outside(A) are the dogs,(B) those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
16 “I, Jesus,(C) have sent my angel(D) to give you[a] this testimony for the churches.(E) I am the Root(F) and the Offspring of David,(G) and the bright Morning Star.”(H)
17 The Spirit(I) and the bride(J) say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.(K)
Footnotes
- Revelation 22:16 The Greek is plural.
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