Ver. 20. He which testifieth these things , etc.] Not the angel, ( Revelation 22:16) nor John, who sometimes used this way of speaking, ( John 21:24) but Christ, as appears from what follows; for he saith, surely I come quickly ; who not only asserts the speediness of his coming, as in ( Revelation 22:7,12) but expresses the certainty of it, so that it ought not to be doubted of by any, especially by his own people; though it may seem to be deferred, and, upon that account, be derided by ungodly men; and Christ may have some respect, in this strong repetition of it, to the certainty of the punishment that will then be inflicted upon such who add to, or diminish from this book; for he himself will certainly come in person, and execute the vengeance threatened. John next puts his Amen to it, signifying his assent unto it, declaring his faith in it, and expressing his earnest desire after it, and wish for it: and in words at length adds, even so come, LordJesus ; quickly, speedily as thou hast said, and in all thy glory; set up thy kingdom, let that come, introduce thy people into it, and destroy thine enemies; this he said as one that loved the appearance of Christ, longed for it, hastened to it, and was impatient at the delay of it.
Verses 20, 21 - After discovering these things to his people on earth, Christ seems to take leave of them, and return to heaven; but he assures them it shal not be long before he comes again. And while we are busy in the dutie of our different stations of life; whatever labours may try us whatever difficulties may surround us, whatever sorrows may press u down, let us with pleasure hear our Lord proclaiming, Behold, I com quickly; I come to put an end to the labour and suffering of m servants. I come, and my reward of grace is with me, to recompense with royalbounty, every work of faith and labour of love. I come to receive my faithful, persevering people to myself, to dwell for ever in that blissful world. Amen, even so, come, LordJesus. A blessing close the whole. By the grace of Christ we must be kept in joyful expectatio of his glory, fitted for it, and preserved to it; and his glorious appearance will be joyful to those who partake of his grace and favou here. Let all add, Amen. Let us earnestly thirst after greater measure of the gracious influences of the blessedJesus in our souls, and his gracious presence with us, till glory has made perfect his grace towar us. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; a it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end Amen __________________________________________________________________
