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Revelation 22:18

Eastern Fathers

Oecumenius

I testify, he says, to everyone who hears these present words; that is, I bear witness not to add anything, lest he bring upon himself the blows spoken here, nor to take away, so that the portion of the tree of life and of the inscribed holy city be not removed; both of which are contained in this little book. Then the evangelist makes his own account credible and reverent; see what he has added:

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Western Saints

Bede

If anyone adds to these things, God will add to him the plagues that are written in this book. He said this concerning falsifiers, not concerning those who simply say what they feel, without mutilating the prophecy in any way.

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