3 Anyone who reads[2] this is blessed, as are those who hear these prophetic words and pay attention to what's written, because the time is near.

4 This letter comes from John and is sent to the seven churches in the province of Asia.[3] May you have grace and peace from the one who was, who is, and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits before his throne,

5 and from Jesus Christ the trustworthy witness, the firstborn from the dead, the ruler of earthly kings. To Jesus who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood,