1. Revelation 22:15 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

How do the words of Revelation 22:14 and 15 function in their context?

Revelation 22:15 (ESV)

15 Outside are the dogs and sorcerers and the sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.

In Revelation 22:12–13 Jesus Christ himself had said that he would soon come to recompense in step with deeds done. That fact places an obligation on those whom the returning Christ will judge. Revelation 22:14–15 draw out this obligation and what the consequences of success or failure to fulfill the obligation might be.