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

What is the significance of the word “amen” at this point?

Revelation 22:20 (ESV)

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

The word amen speaks to the certainty and the reliability of words just spoken. Jesus had earlier described himself as the Amen, the faithful and true witness (Revelation 3:14). In the present verse, the same John who received and recorded the Lord’s revelation responds to Jesus’ promise to come soon with a hearty amen. With that response, John expresses his conviction that Christ is witnessing truthfully to the reality of his imminent return.