Revelation
“And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.”
Revelation 22:17
Revelation 22:17 (KJV) speaks to salvation, God's grace, and grace not works — words set in Revelation, the Bible's book of vision and final hope. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,”
Titus 2:11“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.”
Isaiah 55:1“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)”
Ephesians 2:5
Common questions
What does Revelation 22:17 mean?
In the King James Version, Revelation 22:17 reads: "And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely." The verse speaks to salvation, God's grace, and grace not works. To read it well, take it in the flow of Revelation 22 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Revelation 22:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely." is Revelation 22:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Revelation chapter 22.
What are some related Bible verses to Revelation 22:17?
Verses that sit beside Revelation 22:17 include Titus 2:11, John 3:16, and Isaiah 55:1. Reading them alongside Revelation 22:17 deepens the theme of salvation.
How can I pray with Revelation 22:17?
Read Revelation 22:17 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.