Bible Verses About Revelation

A guided study of key Bible verses from the Book of Revelation (KJV) — the revelation of Jesus Christ, his messages to the churches, the throne of heaven, the Lamb and the redeemed, the final judgment, and the new heaven and new earth.

The Book of Revelation is the Bible's last word and its most vivid — a vision given to the apostle John on the island of Patmos, full of thrones, lampstands, scrolls, and a Lamb that was slain. Beneath the imagery its message is plain: Jesus Christ reigns, evil is judged, and God will dwell with his people forever. The verses below trace that arc through the book, from its opening promise to its closing prayer, gathering the passages most searched for in the King James Version.

King James Version

The Revelation of Jesus Christ

The book names itself in its first verse — it is the revelation 'of Jesus Christ,' both about him and from him. It opens with a blessing on its readers and the announcement that the Lord who was crucified is coming again.

1The 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:

Revelation 1:1

3Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

Revelation 1:3

7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen. 8I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

Revelation 1:7-8

Christ Among the Churches

Before the visions of the end, the risen Christ speaks directly to seven real churches, calling them to repentance and overcoming. The most famous of these words still knock at the door of every reader.

7He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

Revelation 2:7

19As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. 20Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.

Revelation 3:19-20

The Throne of Heaven

At the book's center is a throne, and around it endless worship. The living creatures and elders fall down before the One who is worthy because he created all things and, as the Lamb, redeemed them.

8And the four beasts had each of them six wings about him; and they were full of eyes within: and they rest not day and night, saying, Holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty, which was, and is, and is to come.

Revelation 4:8

11Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created.

Revelation 4:11

9And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation;

Revelation 5:9

12Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. 13And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

Revelation 5:12-13

The Lamb and the Redeemed

Revelation gathers a multitude no one can number, from every nation, who have come through great tribulation. They overcome not by their own strength but 'by the blood of the Lamb.'

9After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;

Revelation 7:9

14And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

Revelation 7:14

17For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Revelation 7:17

11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Revelation 12:11

Judgment and the Reign of God

The visions rise to a crescendo of victory and judgment: the Lord God omnipotent reigns, the rider called Faithful and True appears, and the dead stand before a great white throne to be judged by what is written in the books.

6And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.

Revelation 19:6

11And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war.

Revelation 19:11

11And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. 12And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

Revelation 20:11-12

15And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

Revelation 20:15

A New Heaven and a New Earth

The book ends not in fire but in homecoming. God makes all things new, wipes away every tear, and dwells with his people forever — and the last promise of the Bible is simply, 'Surely I come quickly.'

1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.

Revelation 21:1

3And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

Revelation 21:3-4

5And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.

Revelation 22:5

20He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.

Revelation 22:20

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Book of Revelation about?

Revelation is the final book of the Bible, a prophetic vision given to the apostle John while exiled on the island of Patmos. Its opening verse calls it 'The Revelation of Jesus Christ' (Revelation 1:1) — it unveils Christ as the risen, reigning Lord and shows the triumph of God over evil. Through vivid symbols it moves from messages to seven churches, to scenes of heavenly worship, to final judgment, and finally to a new heaven and new earth where God dwells with his people.

Who wrote the Book of Revelation?

The book identifies its author as John (Revelation 1:1, 1:9), traditionally understood to be the apostle John, who also wrote the Gospel and letters bearing his name. He says he received the vision 'in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ' (Revelation 1:9), where he had been exiled, most likely near the end of the first century.

What does Revelation say about heaven and the new earth?

Revelation closes with one of Scripture's most hopeful promises. John sees 'a new heaven and a new earth' (21:1) and hears that God himself will dwell with his people: 'God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain' (21:4). In the renewed creation 'there shall be no night there' because the Lord God gives light (22:5).

What is the main message of the Book of Revelation?

Beneath its dramatic imagery, Revelation's message is reassurance for believers under pressure: Jesus Christ is Lord, history is in his hands, evil will be judged, and God's people will be vindicated and dwell with him forever. The faithful 'overcame him by the blood of the Lamb' (12:11), and the book ends with Christ's own promise, 'Surely I come quickly,' answered by the church's prayer, 'Even so, come, Lord Jesus' (22:20).