Revelation 1:9
King James Version
6 Jun 2026
“I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called Patmos, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
λόγος
word
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λόγος
In Greek thought, the logos was the rational principle holding the universe together. John opens his Gospel with this word — not as a concept, but as a person. In the beginning was the Word. Before anything existed, the Word already was.
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ὑπομονή
in endurance
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ὑπομονή
Patient endurance, steadfast waiting. Hupomone. You have need of endurance so that having done the will of God you may receive what is promised. Endurance is the last virtue between you and the promise.
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θλῖψις
tribulation
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θλῖψις
Tribulation, affliction, pressure. Thlipsis. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart I have overcome the world. Trouble is guaranteed. Victory is also guaranteed.
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus
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Ἰησοῦς
Jesus. Iesous. The Greek form of Yeshua meaning the LORD saves. The name given before His birth. In His name is salvation healing and authority over every power of darkness.
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καλέω
is being called
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καλέω
To call, to summon, to invite. Kaleo. Many are called but few are chosen. The call of God is universal but the response is personal. The invitation is open. Will you come.
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θεός
of God
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θεός
God. Theos. In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God. The ultimate reality. The source of all existence. Personal knowable and present.
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διά
on account of
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διά
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
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Ἰωάννης
John,
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Ἰωάννης
Joannes (i.e. Jochanan), the name of four Israelites
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μαρτυρία
testimony
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μαρτυρία
evidence given (judicially or genitive case)
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Πάτμος
Patmos
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Πάτμος
Patmus, an islet in the Mediterranean
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συγκοινωνός
fellow-partaker
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συγκοινωνός
a co-participant
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νῆσος
island
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νῆσος
an island
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