Then he told me, “Do not seal up the words of the prophecy of this scroll, because the time is near. Let the one who does wrong continue to do wrong; let the vile person continue to be vile; let the one who does right continue to do right; and let the holy person continue to be holy.” “Look, I am coming soon! My reward is with me, and I will give to each person according to what they have done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last, the Beginning and the End. Revelation 22:10-13 Daniel was told that his prophecies would be sealed until the time of the end (Dan 12:9). But John was told not to seal up the words of these prophecies. Again it should be emphasized that the viewpoint of some scholars that the Book of Revelation is an impenetrable puzzle is expressly contradicted by this and other passages. Revelation, both via its plain statements and its symbols, is designed to reveal facts and events relating to the second coming of Christ. The exhortation which follows has puzzled some. Those who do wrong and are vile are encouraged to continue to do so, and those who do right and are holy are encouraged to continue to do so (Rev 22:11). The point here is not to condone what is evil, but to point out that if people do not heed this prophecy, they will continue in their wickedness. On the other hand those who do heed the prophecy will continue to do what is right. Relatively speaking, the time of the Lords return is near and no major changes in mankinds conduct can be expected. The words with which this verse begins: Behold, I am coming soon! are the same as those at the beginning of verse 7. In connection with His return, which will be soon (cf. vv. 7,20), a reward is promised to His saints for what they have done for Christ. The reference is to the judgment seat of Christ (2 Cor 5:10-11). The final judgments of both the wicked and the righteous will be judgments of works. This is the joyous expectation of those who are faithful and the fear of those who have not been faithful. From Bible Knowledge Commentary
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