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  19 Therefore, write down what you have seen, what is, and what is going to happen after these things.
    Therefore, WRITE DOWN

            1) what you have seen,

This refers to the vision of Jesus Christ just given here in chapter one. John has just seen his beloved Savior in all His majesty, power, and glory. This is a visual interpretation of Christ's attributes. Later in Revelation, we will see these attributes in action.

            2) what is, and

Most Revelation experts agree that this refers to the present condition of the churches exemplified by the seven churches of Asia given in chapters two and three.

            3) what is going to happen after these things.

This same expression is used in Revelation 4:1. So it is logical to assume this refers to the Judgment portion of Revelation, that is, chapters four through nineteen.

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