Revelation 1:3 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

Happy is he who is reading, and those hearing, the words of the prophecy, and keeping the things written in it -- for the time is nigh!

English ASV

Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things that are written therein: for the time is at hand.

English Amplified

Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who reads aloud [in the assemblies] the word of this prophecy; and blessed (happy, to be envied) are those who hear [it read] and who keep themselves true to the things which are written in it [heeding them and laying them to heart], for the time [for them to be fulfilled] is near.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Blessed (happy, to be envied) is the man who reads aloud [in the assemblies] the word of this prophecy; and blessed (happy, to be envied) are those who hear [it read] and who keep themselves true to the things which are written in it [heeding them and laying them to heart], for the time [for them to be fulfilled] is near.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and obey what is written in it, because the time is near.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep what is written in it, because the time is near.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Blessed [is] he that reads, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep the things written in it; for the time [is] near.

English EASY 2024

If anyone reads aloud the words of this prophecy, God will bless that person. God will also bless the people who listen to these words, if they continue to obey them. The things that are written here will soon happen.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

What a great blessing there is for the person who reads the words of this message from God and for those who hear this message and do what is written in it. There is not much time left.

Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written in it, for the time is near.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Happy is the one who reads this book, and happy are those who listen to the words of this prophetic message and obey what is written in this book! For the time is near when all these things will happen.

English God's Word - GW 1995

Blessed is the one who reads, as well as those who hear the words of this prophecy and pay attention to what is written in it because the time is near.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Blessed is the one who reads and blessed are those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep what is written in it, because the time is near!

English KJV 1611

Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.

English LSB

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy and keep the things which are written in it, for the time is near.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy and keep those things which are written in it, for the time is near.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of the prophecy, and heed the things which are written in it; for the time is near.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Blessed is the one who reads aloud and blessed are those who listen to this prophetic message and heed what is written in it, for the appointed time is near.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy aloud, and blessed are those who hear and obey the things written in it, because the time is near!

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy. Blessed are those who hear it and think everything it says is important. The time when these things will come true is near.

English NIV

Blessed is the one who reads the words of this prophecy, and blessed are those who hear it and take to heart what is written in it, because the time is near.

English NKJ 1982

Blessed is he who reads and those who hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written in it; for the time is near.

English NLT

God blesses the one who reads this prophecy to the church, and he blesses all who listen to it and obey what it says. For the time is near when these things will happen.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Blessed is the one who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear and who keep what is written in it; for the time is near.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

A joyous blessing rests upon the one who reads this message and upon those who hear and embrace the words of this prophecy, for the appointed time is in your hands.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Blessed is he who reads aloud the words of the prophecy, and blessed are those who hear, and who keep what is written therein; for the time is near.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

If you read this prophecy aloud to the church, you will receive a special blessing from the Lord. Those who listen to it being read and do what it says will also be blessed. For the time is near when these things will all come true.

English Tyndale 1537

Happy is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of the prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein. For the time is at hand.

Revelation 1:3 — Compare Translations