Revelation 22:21
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.
Revelation 22:21
Verse 21 pronounces the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ upon all, with “Amen.” This final benediction encapsulates the book’s overarching message: grace defines the Christian life. It invites God’s empowering presence as the last word. The doxology closes the prophetic revelation with a blessing that invites ongoing worship and dependence on divine grace.
Grace as the governing principle of the Christian life is central here. It emphasizes that salvation and ongoing spiritual growth are rooted not in human merit but in the unmerited favor of Christ. The benediction also expresses communal blessing: the grace that unites believers across time and space. The closing blessing echoes the broader biblical pattern of grace: God initiates, sustains, and completes the work.
Receive and extend grace. In practical terms, extend grace to others in everyday life—family, coworkers, neighbors. Allow God’s grace to shape your motives in work and service, and lean into the church community for encouragement. Let the grace of Christ mold your words and actions so that you become a conduit of blessing to those around you.
Cross-References: Romans 16:24; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 2 Timothy 4:22; Hebrews 13:25; 1 Peter 5:10