Rev 1:19 | RWP | e4.org | Therefore ( ουν ). In view of Christ's words about himself in verse and the command in verse . Which thou sawest ( α ειδες ). The vision of the Glorified Christ in verses . The things which are ( α εισιν ). Plural verb (individualising the items) though α is neuter plural, certainly the messages to the seven churches ( ) in relation to the world in general, possibly also partly epexegetic or explanatory of α ειδες . The things which shall come to pass hereafter ( α μελλε γινεσθα μετα ταυτα ). Present middle infinitive with μελλε , though both aorist and future are also used. Singular verb here ( μελλε ) blending in a single view the future. In a rough outline this part begins in 4:1 and goes to end of chapter 22, though the future appears also in chapters 2 and 3 and the present occurs in 4 to 22 and the elements in the vision of Christ ( ) reappear repeatedly.

‏ Revelation of John 1:19

Therefore ( ουν ). In view of Christ's words about himself in verse 18 and the command in verse 11.

Which thou sawest ( α ειδες ). The vision of the Glorified Christ in verses 13-18.

The things which are ( α εισιν ). Plural verb (individualising the items) though α is neuter plural, certainly the messages to the seven churches (1:20-3:22) in relation to the world in general, possibly also partly epexegetic or explanatory of α ειδες.

The things which shall come to pass hereafter ( α μελλε γινεσθα μετα ταυτα ). Present middle infinitive with μελλε, though both aorist and future are also used. Singular verb here ( μελλε ) blending in a single view the future. In a rough outline this part begins in 4:1 and goes to end of chapter 22, though the future appears also in chapters 2 and 3 and the present occurs in 4 to 22 and the elements in the vision of Christ (1:13-18) reappear repeatedly.