20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

A. Again Jesus promises to come quickly. He knows that Christians are suffering. He will respond with speed and in accordance with the plan of God.

B. Just as Jesus promises to begin fulfilling the prophesies of this book, the prayer of the first century Christians was, “Come, Lord Jesus.”

C. In 1 Corinthians 16:22, Paul ends this letter to the church at Corinth with the word “Maranatha.” Maranatha is a transliteration of an idiomatic expression. This phrase means - Come now. Come quickly. I am ready, come and get me. This word was a common prayer of the persecuted church.

D. The implication of the prayer was to say -

 Lord, I am tired of the suffering and pain.

 Lord, I am ready for you to come and take me away from this evil world.

 Lord, come with vengeance on these wicked persecutors.

 Lord, come with love for your faithful servant.

 Lord, come with your arms open for me.

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