12. “Behold, I am coming soon. I bring with me the recompense I will give to each according to his deeds.
13. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, the beginning and the end.”
14. Blessed are they who wash their robes so as to have the right to the tree of life and enter the city through its gates.
15. Outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the unchaste, the murderers, the idol-worshipers, and all who love and practice deceit.
16. “I, Jesus, sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the root and offspring of David, the bright morning star.”
17. The Spirit and the bride say, “Come.” Let the hearer say, “Come.” Let the one who thirsts come forward, and the one who wants it receive the gift of life-giving water.
18. I warn everyone who hears the prophetic words in this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book,