19 Write the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which will take place after this.

A. Write - John will record what he sees and hears. He will write under the inspiration and direction of Jesus.

B. The things which are - Jesus is going to show John the current situation. Remember, John is isolated in exile. He will learn what is happening back in Ephesus and the other cities.

C. Things which shall be - Jesus will show John what is going to happen shortly. This is a clear statement that this work is prophecy. It has a predictive element.

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