“Behold, I am coming soon,” says the Lord, “and bringing my reward with me, *to give to everyone according to their deeds.

“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the first and the last, *the beginning and the end.”

Blessed are those who do God’s commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of life, *and may enter the city through the gates.

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to you, *with this testimony for all the churches.

“I am the root and the offspring of David, *I am the bright morning star.”

“Come!” say the Spirit and the Bride; *“Come!” let each hearer reply!

Come forward, you who are thirsty, *let those who desire take the water of life as a gift.