The one who is coming soon is none other than Jesus Christ himself, the source of the revelation John has received. Throughout his revelation Christ Jesus has displayed his divine majesty (Revelation 1:13–16) and revealed that he controls the good progress of all history in step with God’s eternal plan (Revelation 5:6–8). This is the one who gathers a glorious church through the ages to its completion on the Day of Glory (Revelation 21:1–4).
12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.