Revelation 1:10

John’s Vision on Patmos · Revelation 1:9–20
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Translations

Modern
On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,
Traditional
I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet,
Literal
I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice, as of a trumpet,
Latin
…fui in spiritu in Dominica die, et audivi post me vocem magnam tamquam tubæ,

Original

Greek
English
On the Lord’s day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet,

Notes

  • the Lord’s day: In the Roman world, this term referred to celebrations for Caesar. Christians, however, used it for their weekly worship, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus. The earliest Christians worshiped in Jewish synagogues on the Sabbath, the last day of the week (Acts 18:4). By the time of Revelation, they were no longer allowed in synagogues and gathered on the first day of the week, which marked the resurrection (see study note on Luke 24:1; see also Acts 20:7).

  • The loud voice like a trumpet blast announced the Lord’s coming.

This third introduction (see study note on Revelation 1:1–11) is historical. It shows God speaking to people through real events. While in exile, God gave John an important mission.

Revelation begins with a three-part introduction, including:

  1. a prologue (Revelation 1:1–3),

  2. a letter introduction (Revelation 1:4–8), and

  3. a historical introduction (Revelation 1:9–11).

Theme notes and profiles

Visions

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Book of Revelation Lord’s Day Prophecy Spirit of God

Topics

Day: The First Day of the Week Called the Lord's Day Inspiration: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Appears to the Apostle John (On Patmos Island) Sabbath: Observance of by John The Inspiration of the Holy Spirit: Modes of by a Voice The Sabbath: Called: The Lord's Day The Sabbath: Honoring of John Trumpet: Symbolical Vision of John on the Island of Patmos of Christ and the Golden Lampstands