Revelation of John 1:2
Bare witness ( εμαρτυρησεν ). First aorist active indicative of μαρτυρεω, which, along with μαρτυς and μαρτυρια, is common in all the Johannine books (cf. 22:18, 20), usually with περ or οτ, but with cognate accusative as here in 22:16, 20; 1Jo 5:10. Epistolary aorist here, referring to this book.The word of God ( τον λογον του θεου ). Subjective genitive, given by God. The prophetic word as in 1:9; 6:9; 20:4, not the personal Word as in 19:14.
The testimony of Jesus Christ ( την μαρτυριαν Ιησου Χριστου ). Subjective genitive again, borne witness to by Jesus Christ.
Even of all the things that he saw ( οσα ειδεν ). Relative clause in apposition with λογον and μαρτυριαν.
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