Revelation 22:12

Translations

Modern

“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

Traditional

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

Literal

“Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to render to each as is his work.

Latin

Ecce venio cito, et merces mea mecum est, reddere unicuique secundum opera sua.

Original

Greek

English

“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done.

Notes

Revelation 22:12

Christ is coming soon to repay everyone, not just based on their faith, but according to their actions (see Revelation 2:23; 11:18; 14:13; 20:12–13; see also Proverbs 24:12; Matthew 16:27; 2 Corinthians 5:10). Not every statement of belief is sincere (John 2:23–25); true faith shows through actions (James 2:14–26). We are saved by God's grace and power in Christ. Our actions do not save us, but they show the seriousness of our confession and provide a fair basis for our final reward or punishment.

Revelation 22:6–21

This epilogue to Revelation includes words from an angel (Revelation 22:6, 8–11) and Christ (22:7, 12–19). It ends with a plea for Christ’s return (Revelation 22:20) and a final blessing (22:21). The epilogue connects directly with the book's introduction (Revelation 1:1–11). It highlights key themes such as:

encouraging faithful perseverance,
warning those who do evil things,
affirming the truth of the prophetic message, and
restating the nearness of Christ’s return.

Theme notes and profiles

“He Will Come” Israel’s Geography as Theology Security and Obedience The Day Is Coming The New Order The Purpose of the Judgments

Related verses

Matthew 16:27
For the Son of Man will come in His Father’s glory with His angels, and then He will repay each one according to what he has done.
Isaiah 62:11
Behold, the LORD has proclaimed to the ends of the earth, “Say to Daughter Zion: See, your Savior comes! Look, His reward is with Him, and His recompense goes before Him.”
Isaiah 40:10
Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him.
1 Corinthians 3:14
If what he has built survives, he will receive a reward.
Revelation 22:7
“Behold, I am coming soon. Blessed is the one who keeps the words of prophecy in this book.”
1 Corinthians 3:8
He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.
Romans 2:6–11
God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”
Romans 14:12
So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.
Revelation 22:20
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation 20:12
And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books.
Revelation 11:18
The nations were enraged, and Your wrath has come. The time has come to judge the dead and to reward Your servants the prophets, as well as the saints and those who fear Your name, both small and great—and to destroy those who destroy the earth.”
Isaiah 3:10–11
Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor.

Glossary

Beauty Bible Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Book of Revelation Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven New Creation, New Creature New Jerusalem Paradise Prophecy Tree of Life Worship

Topics

Christ’s Return Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Jesus' Return Jesus' Second Coming Judgment: The General Return of Christ Reward: A Motive to Faithfulness Select Readings: The River of Life The Reward of Saints: Shall be Given at the Second Coming of Christ The Second Coming of Jesus Treasures in Heaven

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