^1:19 "Write therefore the things which you have seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall take place after these things.

"WRITE therefore

1) the things which you have seen, and

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) the things which are, 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) the things which shall take place 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. One could argue that this verse is just a general way of saying to write about all things, past, present and future. If so, then the important word is "WRITE", which is exactly what John did!