1. Revelation 22:20 (ESV)
  2. Exposition

Why is the speaker of the words “Surely I am coming soon” described as “he who testifies to these things”?

Revelation 22:20 (ESV)

20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!

In his revelation Christ Jesus had mentioned numerous times that he is returning to Planet Earth (Revelation 1:4, Revelation 1:7, Revelation 1:8, etc.; in the present chapter also Revelation 22:7, Revelation 22:12). His actual return will form the ultimate proof that the things to which he testified in this book are in fact true and certain. On that day every eye will see that every detail concerning which Jesus testified is in fact accurate.